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Independent Tie Scaffolds

Scaffold Component Description

Standard Standards are vertical tube used as a support to
transfer the load to the ground or base plate.

Ledger Ledger is a horizontal tube used for tying a scaffold
structure longitudinally, it is also used to support
transoms.

Transoms Transom is a tube running across ledgers to tie a
scaffold transversely, it may be used to support to
working platform.

Bracing Diagonally fixed tube across a scaffold, to improve
the stability of the structure. Distributes the weight
of the load equally.

Coupler Scaffold fitting, a friction grip is applied to the
external surface of two tubes, holds them together.

Base Plate Flat square steel plate with locating pin, inserted
into the bottom of standard to provide a bearing
surface for load distribution.

Sole Plate Strong wooden plank wider than base plate and
long enough, to bear loads when the ground
condition is soft.
Work platform Wide and strong boards

Guardrails Enclose the edges of the work platform to prevent fall.

Toe boards To prevent falling of objects or tools

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