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Connection Type: | Frame |
Finish: | Galvanized |
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An "H-frame" for scaffolding is a type of modular frame system used in construction for creating temporary structures that allow workers to perform tasks at elevated levels. This system is popular due to its stability, ease of assembly, and versatility. Here's a breakdown of the primary parts in an H-frame scaffolding system:
1. H-Frame
- The core structure, resembling an "H" shape, with two vertical tubes connected by a horizontal tube.
- Provides the basic support and height of the scaffold.
2. Cross Braces
- Diagonal braces that connect the H-frames to add stability and prevent swaying or movement.
- Typically connected to the H-frame using pins or clamps.
3. Joint Pins (Coupling Pins)
- Steel pins used to join one H-frame to another, allowing for vertical stacking of frames to increase height.
- Ensure alignment and stability of stacked frames.
4. Base Jack (Adjustable Base Plate)
- Located at the bottom of the scaffold, providing leveling for uneven ground.
- Typically threaded for height adjustment to maintain scaffold stability.
5. Planks / Platforms
- Horizontal platforms, typically made of steel, aluminum, or wood, placed on the H-frame to create walkable surfaces.
- Often designed with a non-slip surface for safety.
6. Ladder Frame (Optional)
- Frames with built-in ladders that allow for easier access to different scaffold levels.
- Provides safe climbing access within the scaffold structure.
7. Caster Wheels (Optional)
- Wheels attached to the base of scaffolding for mobility, often used for rolling scaffold units.
- Equipped with locks to prevent movement when the scaffold is in use.
Each part plays a vital role in maintaining the stability, safety, and functionality of the H-frame scaffolding system. This design is widely used in both residential and commercial construction projects due to its strength and ease of assembly.
Length | Width | Kilogram |
1.7 m s#20 | 1.25 s#20 | 25 Kgs |
1.7 m s#40 | 1.25 m s#40 | 32 Kgs |
The H-frame scaffolding system is a popular choice in construction due to its adaptability, stability, and ease of assembly. This system's core component, the H-frame, is shaped like the letter "H" to support height and bear loads effectively.
Built from durable steel or aluminum, H-frames come in different sizes and are designed with interlocking mechanisms for secure stacking and alignment. To reinforce stability, cross braces connect the H-frames diagonally, while joint pins or spigot pins align frames vertically to create a sturdy structure even at greater heights. Base jacks or screw jacks are added to adjust the scaffolding's height, allowing it to stay level on uneven ground, and wide baseplates provide additional balance.
The platform planks, usually made of non-slip metal or wood, fit securely into the structure, offering safe support for workers, tools, and materials. Safety is further enhanced with guardrails around the scaffold edges to prevent falls, and toe boards at platform edges to stop tools or materials from falling. For easy access to different levels, integrated ladders or access stairs are used, with both fixed and detachable options available.
Couplers and clamps join horizontal, diagonal, and vertical parts, securing the entire scaffold structure. Together, these modular, heavy-duty components make H-frame scaffolding easy to assemble, stable even when stacked high, and versatile for a wide range of construction projects, from residential to industrial. These qualities make it a dependable, flexible, and safe choice on construction sites.