The main frame tube steps up
Commercial Series uses 48mm × 1.5mm-wall steel tubing. Industrial uses 76mm × 2.5mm-wall oval tubing — a substantially larger pipe with thicker walls, oriented to put steel where the bending forces are highest. This is what holds 80 feet of clear-span at 37 feet of peak under prairie wind and Canadian snow load.
45-degree solid-tube cross-bracing
Every truss is two parallel oval tubes joined by 45-degree solid-tube cross-bracing. That triangulated geometry turns local bending forces into axial tension and compression — which is what steel handles best. It’s why a double-trussed frame resists deflection so much better than the same amount of steel laid out as separate tubes.
Tighter truss spacing
Commercial Series sits trusses 10 feet on centre. Industrial tightens to 8 feet on centre — 20% closer. More trusses per linear foot of building length. Each truss carries less load. The structural engineering balances out at the larger span.
Steep peak, aggressive snow shed
Sixteen-foot sidewall plus a steep peak above — 21 feet of peak geometry doing the snow-shedding work. Snow runs off before it can stack. The taller peak also gives clearance for drill masts, lift gear, and stacked vertical infrastructure that won’t fit under a 28-foot Commercial peak.
Heavier cover for hostile environments
The Industrial series has a 900g PVC cover; the 30′–70′ range uses 750g. Confirm the material specification and requirements for your intended use with MAX.
Professional install available
Commercial buildings can be DIY-installed by 2–4 people over a weekend. Industrial cannot. The anchor engineering, lift rigging, and tensioning at this scale are crew jobs — not DIY work. MAX-vetted install crews are available, and installation is quoted as a separate service based on your site location, access, and conditions. Contact us for an installation quote.