Tube & Couplers (Clamps)
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Advantages of Tube and Coupler Scaffolding
- Versatility: Tube and coupler scaffolding can be adapted to fit almost any building or structure, making it suitable for complex and irregular shapes.
- Durability: Made from robust materials, tube and coupler scaffolding is durable and capable of supporting heavy loads, essential for industrial applications like oil and gas facilities.
- Safety: The secure connections provided by couplers ensure stability and reduce the risk of scaffold collapse, enhancing safety for workers at height.
- Accessibility: It provides easy access to various levels and areas of construction sites, allowing workers and equipment to move efficiently and safely.
- Maintenance: The modular nature of tube and coupler scaffolding allows for easy inspection, maintenance, and replacement of components, ensuring ongoing safety and efficiency.
Applications of Tubular System in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Petrochemical Plants: Tube and coupler scaffolding is ideal for accessing pipelines, reactors, and other equipment during construction, maintenance, and inspection activities.
- Refineries: It facilitates safe access to tall structures, tanks, and processing units, supporting ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
- Offshore Platforms: The versatility and durability of tube and coupler scaffolding make it suitable for use in challenging offshore environments, providing safe access for construction and maintenance tasks.
British Couplers with T-Bolt
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Double Coupler
A double coupler, also known as a right-angle coupler, is used to connect two scaffolding tubes at a 90-degree angle. It ensures a strong, stable joint.
Typically used at the junctions of horizontal ledgers and vertical standards, forming the main framework.
It connects by clamping two tubes together with two bolts, forming a right angle. Tightened using a spanner for a secure connection.
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Swivel Coupler
A swivel coupler is used to connect two scaffolding tubes at any desired angle. It allows for more flexibility in the structure.
Commonly used where tubes need to be connected at non-right angles, such as for bracing or reinforcing.
It has two halves connected by a central bolt, allowing rotation. Tubes are inserted and clamped with bolts to secure the desired angle.
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Board Retain Coupler
A board retain coupler secures scaffold boards to prevent movement, enhancing safety by ensuring boards remain in place during use.
Positioned on the edge of scaffolding where boards meet the tubes, typically along the ledgers.
It clamps onto the tube and holds down the edge of the board with a locking mechanism or bolt, securing the board in place.
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Putlog Coupler
A putlog coupler is used to connect a putlog tube to a ledger, providing support for scaffold boards and forming a platform for work.
Usually located between ledgers and transoms, connecting to the horizontal scaffold tubes.
It attaches a putlog tube to a horizontal tube using a simple clamp mechanism, secured with a bolt or wedge.
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Beam Coupler
A beam coupler is designed for connecting scaffold tubes to structural beams, providing additional support and load-bearing capacity for heavy-duty scaffolds.
Often used in scaffolding that needs to connect directly to steel beams, typically in industrial settings.
It connects by wrapping around the beam and clamping onto the tube, usually with a robust locking mechanism or set of bolts for a secure attachment.
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Sleeve Coupler
A sleeve coupler is used for end-to-end connection of two scaffolding tubes, ensuring a continuous length without needing to overlap the tubes.
Positioned where two tubes need to be joined end-to-end to extend the length, usually on horizontal tubes.
It slips over the ends of two tubes, with bolts on either side that tighten to clamp down, securely holding the tubes in alignment.
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