What are scaffolding?

Scaffolding pipes are metal parts of the pipeline used to build scaffolding, a support system built outside buildings and structures. The scaffolding allows workers to access the upper level of the building or structure safely by climbing these temporary structures and standing on the platforms. The scaffolding pipes come in different lengths, so the scaffolding structure can be adapted to match the specific work. They are held together with bonds that may also vary in size and functions depending on the application intended.

There are three general scaffolding types: standards, books and transoms. Standards are vertical scaffolding tubes that will act as a support for the entire structure. The cross runs horizontally, usually among the standards to provide side support. Transoms are smaller support tubes that run perpendicular to books, and are used to add stability to the structure and to ensure the surface on which platforms can be placed. All these different types of scaffolding tubes are connected by couplings that fromabrace excess bending or movement after the structure is completed. The tubes and couplings are modular, so you can build different shapes, heights, lengths and widths of structures.

Steel and aluminum are usually used to make scaffolding pipes. Steel tubes are harder, but are also extremely strong. The aluminum tubes are much lighter, but they cannot support as much weight as steel tubes can. Sometimes composite tubes are used, although these are quite expensive and are not used almost as often as steel pipes. The scaffolding pipes can be relatively easy to cut in length and are usually sold in a certain length - usually around 20 feet (6.3 meters) - and then cut accordingly. The width is usually also a standard size and the wall thickness can dictate great weight will be able to support the finished structure.

In most cases, steel tubes are galvanized. This means that they are coated with zinc,This will help prevent rust and corrosion due to exposure to elements. Aluminum tubes may not be generally galvanized because aluminum is relatively resistant to rust and corrosion. If the steel is not galvanized, it will usually be painted or otherwise chemically treated to protect it from weather damage. The steel tends to bend when it is affected, but can be relatively easily bent back into the shape; Aluminum is fragile and less likely to bend back into the shape.