What are some of the most commonly used scaffold tubes and pipes?

In the construction industry, scaffold tubes and pipes are essential components used to create the framework of scaffolding structures. These tubes and pipes provide the necessary support and stability for workers and materials at elevated heights. Here are some of the most commonly used scaffold tubes and pipes:

Galvanized scaffold tube

Name	international standard galvanized steel pipe round pipe
Standard	JIS G3466, EN 10219, GB/T 3094-2000, GB/T 6728-2002
Material	Q195,Q215,Q235
Size	1515-100100mm
WT	0.6-2.3mm
Surface treatment	Pre-galvanized
Zinc coating	60-80g/m2, can up to 120g/m2
Length	usually 4.5-6.5m, can up to 12m; and can cut in any length according to client’ s requirements
End Treatment	plain or bevelled

Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties :

Grade	Chemical Composition					Mechanical Properties
	C	Mn	Si	S	P	Yield	Tensile	Elongati
	C	Mn	Si	S	P	Strength Mpa	Strenth Mpa	-on %
Q195	0.06-0.12	0.25-0.50	≤0.30	≤0.045	≤0.05	≥195	315-430	≥33
Q215	0.09-0.15	0.25-0.55	≤0.30	≤0.05	≤0.045	≥217	335-450	≥27
Q235	0.12-0.20	0.30-0.67	≤0.30	≤0.045	≤0.04	≥235	375-500	≥26
Q345	≤0.20	1.00-1.60	≤0.55	≤0.04	≤0.04	≥345	470-630	≥22

Galvanized scaffold tube

1. Steel Scaffold Tubes

Galvanized Steel Tubes: These are the most common type of scaffold tubes used due to their strength and durability. The galvanization process involves coating the steel with a layer of zinc, which provides excellent corrosion resistance, making them suitable for outdoor and long-term projects.
Black Steel Tubes: While not as corrosion-resistant as galvanized tubes, black steel tubes are still widely used in scaffolding. They are typically used in indoor or temporary applications where exposure to the elements is minimal.

2. Aluminum Scaffold Tubes

Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant: Aluminum tubes are favored for their lightweight properties, which make them easy to transport and assemble. They also offer good corrosion resistance, making them suitable for environments where moisture is a concern.
Ideal for Mobile Scaffolding: Due to their lightweight nature, aluminum tubes are often used in mobile scaffolding systems that require frequent movement and reconfiguration.

3. Fiberglass Scaffold Tubes

Non-Conductive: Fiberglass tubes are non-conductive, making them ideal for use in environments where electrical safety is a concern, such as power plants or facilities with high-voltage equipment.
Chemical Resistance: These tubes are also resistant to chemicals and corrosion, making them suitable for use in industrial or chemical processing environments.

4. Composite Scaffold Tubes

Advanced Material Technology: Composite tubes, often made from materials like carbon fiber, offer high strength-to-weight ratios and excellent durability. They are used in specialized applications where traditional materials may not suffice.
Cost Considerations: While more expensive than traditional materials, composite tubes provide unique advantages in terms of performance and longevity.

5. PVC Scaffold Tubes

Lightweight and Cost-Effective: PVC tubes are lightweight and inexpensive, making them suitable for certain temporary or low-load applications.
Limited Load-Bearing Capacity: Due to their lower strength compared to metal tubes, PVC tubes are typically used in non-structural applications or as protective barriers.

Material/characteristic:

1.Abtersteel is committed to long-term development, creating high-quality products and services, with the same pursuit of quality and service, stable, strong, long-term cooperation raw material suppliers, such as Haigang, Yurunde, etc., to maximize the consistency and stability of materials, product appearance and internal quality;

2.Raw materials grade : Q195, 235, 235B and Q345…

3.The zinc coating can customized for customers, up to 280 grams.

4.The purity of zinc wire is 99.99% zinc content with high purity.to remain the pipe welded seam antirust.

5.The diameter of zinc wire is 1.5mm which has great protection for welding.

6.The salt spray test can satisfy at least 8 hours without corrosion.

7.In the passivation process, we have own invention patents – galvanized pipe passivation liquid automatic spraying system to ensure even adhesion, high passivation efficiency, beautiful appearance.

8.In November 2014, it was recognized as “Tianjin Famous Trademark” by Tianjin Market and Quality Supervision Committee. The steel pipe produced and sold by the company was rated as “Tianjin Famous Brand Product” by Tianjin Municipal Government. and keep for many years.

Production processes:

Hot dipped galvanized 48.3mm scaffolding tube

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All items of our products and related tests as follow :

1.ERW black round pipe (ASTM A53,GB..)

2.Weld black square/rectangular pipe(ASTM A500,GB,…)

3.Hot dip galvanized round pipe (BS 1387,ASTM A53,GB ,…)

4.Hot dip galvanized square/rectangular pipe(ASTM A500,GB…)

5.Pre-galvanized square/rectangular/round pipe,cold rolled black annealed or bright finished pipe.

6.Spiral steel pipe

7.Seamless pipe (ASTM A53,A106B,)

8.Oval pipe in galvanized and black surface

9.LTZ… special sizes pipe

10.Steel prop , steel plank,steel scaffolding pipe and accessories… steel constrctution material

11.Steel angle, Flat bar,round bar,sqaure bar,

12.H,I,U,C,T,Y,W…steel beam/channel

13.Deformed steel bar

14.Hot rolled& cold rolled steel sheet/coil in black,galvanized,color coated surface.