Disc-lock scaffolding mainly consists of uprights, horizontal bars, and diagonal braces. Each component integrates specialized connecting parts. Connecting clamps on the horizontal and diagonal braces are fixed to the connecting discs on the uprights via pins. The connecting discs on the uprights have eight holes: four small holes for horizontal bars and four large holes for diagonal braces, evenly distributed for a secure fixation that increases structural strength and transmits horizontal forces. The horizontal bar clamps, discs, and steel pipes are fully welded together, ensuring accurate force transmission. The diagonal brace clamps are designed to rotate and are fixed to the steel pipes with rivets. Uprights are connected primarily through outer or inner connecting pipes, one end welded to the upright and the other secured with a special pin. So, what are the advantages of disc-lock scaffolding compared to traditional scaffolding?
First: Disc-lock scaffolding offers comprehensive functionality and wide application.
Using a uniform 500mm disc spacing, disc-lock scaffolding, combined with its uprights, horizontal bars, diagonal braces, and tripods, can be erected to support bridges of varying spans and cross-sections, stage supports, lighting towers, and safety ladders for bridge piers. Traditional bridge formwork systems are cumbersome and only suitable for specific specifications, offering significant limitations. Disc-lock scaffolding, on the other hand, can be erected into formwork supports of various shapes and functions, meeting diverse construction needs.
Second: Disc-lock scaffolding offers superior safety.
Disc-lock scaffolding employs self-locking connecting discs and pins. Once the pins are inserted, they lock securely under their own weight. Furthermore, its horizontal and vertical diagonal braces ensure that each unit is a fixed triangular lattice structure, preventing deformation even under lateral and longitudinal forces. As a complete system, the footboards and ladders contribute to the stability of the scaffold and the safety of workers. Therefore, compared to other types of scaffolding, the hooks and footboards of disc-lock scaffolding significantly enhance its safety. Each unit of the disc-lock scaffolding is a lattice structure, ensuring safety.
Third: Disc-lock scaffolding offers greater space flexibility.
In traditional bridge support construction, the spacing of most cup-lock scaffolding units is less than 1.2 meters, even reaching 0.6 meters or 0.9 meters. This results in insufficient space on the construction site. After workers are erected, supervisors cannot enter the middle of the scaffolding for inspection, and even retrieving fallen items is difficult. Disc-lock scaffolding, with its low-alloy structural steel uprights, increases load-bearing capacity and allows for larger step distances and spacing, thus expanding the working space for workers and the inspection space for supervisors.
Fourth: Disc-lock scaffolding has a high load-bearing capacity.
Taking the 60 series heavy-duty support scaffolding as an example, a single upright with a height of 5 meters has an allowable load-bearing capacity of 9.5 tons (safety factor of 2). The breaking load reaches 19 tons, which is 2-3 times that of traditional products.
Fifth: Disc-lock scaffolding offers greater cost savings and higher efficiency.
While the initial purchase cost of a disc-lock scaffolding system is higher than that of ordinary steel pipe and coupler scaffolding, the average annual cost is significantly lower in the long run.
Sixth: Disc-lock scaffolding enhances the overall image of the construction company.
All components of disc-lock scaffolding undergo hot-dip galvanizing, extending the lifespan of the steel pipes to 15-20 years. Uniform color and specifications significantly improve the overall image of the construction site, showcasing civilized construction practices and facilitating corporate image promotion.
Post time: Nov-27-2025