Tubular Scaffolding System

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The Tubular scaffolding system is known by many names, including steel scaffold, tube and clamp scaffold, tube and coupler scaffold, and tube and fitting scaffold. All these terms refer to a type of scaffolding system that employs tubes of different sizes connected to each other with clamps or couplers. It is a conventional form of scaffolding, which is not as common as it used to be.

Tubular Scaffolding System

Introduction

Tubular scaffold is a time and labor intensive system, but it offers unlimited versatility. It allows for connecting horizontal tubes to the vertical tubes at any interval, as long as there is no restriction due to engineering rules and regulations. Right angle clamps connect horizontal tubes to the vertical tubes. Swivel clamps are used to attach diagonal tubes.

Although not as popular as it was, tubular scaffolding is in frequent use in refineries, petrochemical plant environments, and power plants. It is a highly flexible system that can adapt to almost any kind of complex structure. It does consume time and energy, but it offers just the kind of platform that a project demands.

Tubular steel scaffolding is a great choice for projects where heavy loads are involved. Because of the structure of this scaffold, it is able to support very heavy weights. It can be used for both internal and external tasks. The steel tubes are light weight which makes them easy to assemble and disassemble.

Tubular scaffolding is similar to bricklayer’s scaffold, also known as Putlog scaffold, when it comes to assembly. There are a few differences which make tubular scaffolding a better choice. For example, tubular scaffolding uses steel tubes as opposed to a putlog system’s timber logs. This means that steel scaffolding is more resistant to fire as compared to a bricklayer’s scaffold.

Components

Tubular scaffolding is very simple because it uses just four basic components for set-up.

Tubes

Steel tubes are available in different lengths and sizes to offer utmost adaptability.

Standard Coupler

These are also known as right-angle couplers, and are used to connect horizontal tubes to the vertical ones.

Adjustable Coupler

These are also known as swivel couplers, and are used to connect diagonal tubes to the scaffold.

Base

This serves as the foundation on which a tubular scaffolding system is erected.

Tubular Scaffold for Sale/Hire

Steel scaffolding tubes are available in different sizes, and are offered for purchase as well as rent. Most shops, whether physical or online, require that their clients ask for a quote/estimate. In case of confusion, they also provide helpful information on how to choose the best suited steel tubes for a project.