Archaeologists have found evidence of scaffolding dating back 17 000 years, reaffirming the vital role that these revolutionary access solutions have in today’s construction, maintenance, and renovation industries. Combining the building blocks of centuries ago with modern components has allowed us at Disc-O-Scaff to provide scaffolding equipment for sale that is more adaptable and durable.
A Look at Kwikstage Scaffolding
Kwikstage scaffolding is regarded as the most widely used scaffolding, presenting commercial and industrial projects with access solutions that are reliable and versatile and that can hold substantial weight on the erected platforms safely. Below are a few of the many benefits of this scaffold solution:
- It is simple to assemble, use, and dismantle.
- The modular design makes it easy to transport and store.
- Lengths, heights, and widths vary depending on requirements and projects.
- There are no loose fittings or screws as each component has been designed to seamlessly fit into each other.
- Hardly any maintenance is required.
- It can be adapted to various construction sites and builds.
Designed for Safety
Every component of our Kwikstage scaffolding for sale takes safety into consideration. As much as these access solutions are a temporary structure, making sure that all the elements provide the functionality that they are designed for gives contractors a better understanding of the importance of safe scaffolding.
- Crucial Components
Before beginning any work, make sure that the solid adjustable base jacks have amply levelled the scaffold and that the standards have been properly connected and secured to transfer the weight load onto the base plates. Affixing the ledgers ensures that the scaffolding will be supported both inside and outside the scaffold tower. Without ledgers, the scaffolding will be unstable and dangerous. Horizontal tubes then span across the ledgers at level and regular intervals to support the weight of the working platforms. Couplers or clamps are used to connect the tubes to the ledgers.
- Platforms
To ensure stability, use hook-on boards made of non-slip steel with interlocking, non-tilt ends that securely fit together. Knowing that hand-held tools will be taken onto platforms, the addition of toe boards to the platforms prevents loose objects from falling off.
- Additional Strength and Support
Diagonal braces provide additional strength and reinforced ledgers allow stacking over the length for more support. For areas that don’t have support from below, we would suggest the use of cantilever brackets.
- Safety and Storage Considerations
Non-slip staircases, handrails, and hook-on ladders provide workers with a safe means of accessing the desired platform height. Trap doors allow access points for the hook-on ladders which are used to close the gap once the worker has reached working height.
Superior Scaffolding and Formwork Solutions
At Disc-O-Scaff, we understand the importance of scaffolding and assure you that our Kwikstage and Selflock scaffolding solutions are manufactured per regulatory compliances and that we only use SABS-approved materials. Contact us and we will gladly supply you with your preferred access or formwork solution.