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Omega Components for batten platform

Omega Transom

Provides a firm location for the Omega Battens. The
specially designed Omega section provides a very

strong supporting platform and prevents the battens
from moving. Forged blade ends locate into the cup joint

of the vertical in the normal way.

Standards available in sizes

Size (m) Overall length (m) Weight (kg)
0.8 0.752 3.9
1.3 1.252 6.6
1.8 1.752 10.0
2.5 2.452 24.8

Ladder Access Transom

A square-section transom with an Omega profile across
part of its width to support short battens behind a ladder

opening. It has a claw at one end and a half coupler at the
other to ensure secure positioning along the ledgers. Must

only be used in conjunction with Omega transoms.

Standards available in sizes

Overall length (m) Weight (kg)
1.3 9.3

Return Transom

A transom with a steel hook profile which locates over
the ledger of the adjacent return scaffold, linking the two

sections together. The other side of the transom incorpo-
rates a conventional Omega section to receive timber or

steel battens.

Standards available in sizes

Length (m) Weight (kg)

1.3 8.6

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