Scaffolding Products | Scaffolding supplier in the UAE

How should a construction company choose quality scaffolding products & equipment?
- There are various tips for buying quality scaffolding products: There are various tips for buying quality scaffolding products: 1. Follow international standards. Find out what international scaffolding standard is used in your region and stick to it like OSHA and others. Many of the standards are similar, but each one sets down the specific requirements for individual scaffolding components, such as couplers, tubes, boards, and a specification for system scaffolding.
  2. Don't be tempted by the fakes only for low-cost scaffoldings.
  3. Go for the high tech method used in manufacturing any scaffolding equipment.
  4. Assess the accessibility of products without any errors.
  5. Ensure traceability. As each item needs to have markings that indicate when and where it was manufactured.
  6. Inspect the supplier before purchasing scaffoldings and do a little research into their knowledge and experience.
  7. Ensure there's technical support. Because in the event of a failure, the scaffolding manufacturer must have a strong technical support team that can help you.
  8. Buy local. Try to buy from companies who have local presence and support team for easy availability of support and service if required in future. For example, if you’re based in KSA or Dubai or any other Middle East states and buy scaffolding from someone overseas and the nearest point of contact is in Germany, France, or China, then you’re not going to get very good support from them. Because if you have a local support team then it can end up saving you a lot of time, effort, and money. 8. Buy local. Request an independent tests certificate. All reliable scaffolding manufacturers supply independent test certificates with their products. If they are not, then request one otherwise stay away. If the manufacturer is not a regular supplier, he says it’s also worth requesting an independent test every batch or so, until a level of trust is built.
  9. Check the scaffolding manufacturer yourself. Every construction company needs someone to inspect scaffolding products and make sure that what is delivered is what it has purchased whether it is properly marked, the correct size, it has a good quality finish, etc.
  
  It is finally very important to check before any equipment is put to use on a scaffold. Every yard staff should be trained to inspect the material against visual work instructions which indicate exactly what needs to be checked for each component.
  Recommended scaffolding Quality Products
  To check whether the Scaffolding Manufacturers and Service Suppliers in Saudi Arabia/Middle East have the following quality and genuine products:
  Pipes & Tubes
  Cuplock Systems
  Ringlock Systems
  Tube & Fittings
  Scaffolding Steel Boards
  Ladder & Lattice Beams
How will you decide whether scaffolding products and structure built up are of good quality for your construction project?
- There are five essential qualities needed when looking out for whether a scaffolding product is of good quality or bad quality, these are
  • Trustworthy manufacturer
  • Setting up
  • Quality materials
  • Comprehensive manual
  • Investing in the best quality scaffolding
Who will be a trustworthy manufacturer of quality scaffolding products or items?
- When searching for scaffolding quality materials, the first thing to look into is the manufacturer. To ensure the highest level of quality possible, the manufacturer must be not only be experienced and trustworthy, but should also be devoted to providing robust, well designed, and reliable scaffolding equipment.
  
  When looking for a competent scaffolding manufacturer, first visit the company’s website to gauge their level of experience, as well as the design of their structures and their policies committed to quality control and materials. If this information is not readily available, be sure to contact the company armed with several relevant questions, and don’t be afraid to request client testimonials and recommendations either.
What is good quality materials used for making reliable scaffolding products?
- The most important thing to be considered when deciding a scaffolding product to use is the raw material that the equipment is made from. Sometimes steel is preferred as the leading material for scaffold depending upon your project needs.
  
  Some companies prefer a lighter, mobile scaffold tower as they are easier for construction site workers as far as moving the structures around. However, always keep in mind that whatever material you choose, it must be extremely durable so that it is capable of supporting the sheer weight of the staff and the heavy items they will be lifting.
What is the manufacturer’s comprehensive scaffolding manual and it is used?
- Before using any scaffolding products, it is important to ensure that the manufacturer’s product manual has been read thoroughly and that all staff working on or around the equipment have been trained on its proper use.
  Having a comprehensive, easy-to-read manual is essential and a construction-company should think before investing in any scaffolding product that does not come with such guidelines.
What are the international scaffolding standards and rules followed in KSA, UAE & MENA countries?
- There are various international scaffolding standard used in construction works in KSA, UAE, and other Gulf countries such as:
  • OSHA,
  • SSH,
  • CSM,
  • Adnoc, and
  • Enoc
  Gulf countries have a set of safety standards, rules, and procedures for scaffolding work on construction sites, closely following the American Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSHA standards, Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook (SSH), the Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual (CSM), and Adnoc, Enoc, UAE.
What are quality scaffolding tubes?
- Quality scaffolding tubes are supplied in HR (Black) & Galvanized type, mainly 3.2mm and 4.0mm thickness with standard specification EN 39, EN 10219, BS1139
The quality round scaffolding tubes are HR (Black), Galvanized (Hot-Dip), or Pre-galvanized of ½' to 6" inch thick. It can be used to build a safe scaffold structure.
- Round Scaffolding Tubes are supplied in HR (Black), Galvanized (Hot-Dip) or Pre-galvanized types Can be use in structural and fencing application, Produced from ½' to 6" inch different thickness.
What are the standard sizes of square tubes supplied for scaffolding work?
- Square Tubes are supplied only in HR (Black) & Pre-Galvanized type. Can be used in structural, furniture and other commercial application. Produced with various other sizes and thicknesses, from 16mm x 16mm to 120mm x 120mm
What types of rectangular scaffolding tubes are available in the market?
- Rectangular Tubes are supplied only in HR (Black) & Pre-Galvanized type. Can be used in structural, Furniture and other commercial application Produced with different sizes and thicknesses from 20mm x 15mm to 100mm x 60mm
What types of quality scaffolding Cuplock Systems are available in the Middle East?
- There are various types of scaffolding cuplock systems available such as
  • Vertical Standard(Open End)
  • Scaffolding Ledger (Horizontal)
  • Intermediate Transom (Horizontal)
  • Beam Bracket
  • Tubular Hop-Up Brackets
  • Cantilever Frame
  • Cantilever Beam Frame
  • Top Cup
  • Bottom Cup
  • Ledger Blade
  • Spigot
  • Heavy Duty Female Type Caster Wheel
  • Heavy Duty Male Type Caster Wheel
What types of quality scaffolding Ringlock Systems are manufactured and supplied in UAE?
- The quality scaffolding ringlock systems are
  • Access Standard
  • Scaffolding Ledgers
  • Scaffolding Braces
  • Hop Up Bracket
  • Base Collar
What size is standard scaffolding?
- The scaffolding width is determined by the width of the boards, the minimum width allowed is 600 mm but a more typical four-board scaffold would be 870 mm wide from standard to standard. More heavy-duty scaffolding can require 5, 6, or even up to 8 boards in width.
What is a node point in scaffolding?
- The scaffold “node point” is where the ledgers and transoms connect to the vertical posts. It is a fundamental principle of supported scaffolding that all stabilizing components (vertical bracing, horizontal bracing, ties, etc.) are also connected as close as possible to the scaffold node points.
How high can a mobile scaffold tower go?
- A mobile scaffold tower can go to a height of 12m and some special towers that are free standing up to 16m.
How thick is the scaffold tube?
- The scaffold tube should be made of a diameter of 48.3mm and a 3.2mm - 4.0mm wall thickness. Tubes should appear straight visually and not deviate by more than 15mm in any 3m length. This is where the tube has been used as a means of hitting another object.
How tall is baker scaffolding?
- A baker scaffold is relatively smaller than other types of scaffolds used on construction sites, with a length of about 6 feet and a width of less than 3 feet. They are also limited in height, with the scaffold typically consisting of either one or two levels or tiers, with each level being about 5 feet to 6 feet tall.
Why are the standard scaffolding products used?
- The international standard scaffolding products are used because, scaffold or staging, is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, bridges, and all other man-made structures. The safety of workers is the main cause of why international standard products are used for.
What tools are needed for scaffolding?
- Different types of scaffolding tools are
  • Podgers. It is a tapered metal bar with a slight scoop on the end used for making scaffols.
  • Claw Hammers.
  • Socket Sets.
  • Safety Harness and Lanyard.
What is the minimum size for scaffold planks?
- All scaffold planks must be inspected and tested before use. The size for scaffold planks ranges between a nominal width of 30 cm (12 in.), or nominal width of 50 cm (20 in.)
How will a good quality scaffolding deck/planks be checked?
- A good quality scaffolding plank should be:
  • Economical
  • Non-inflammable & Fire Resistant
  • Tested and conforming to the requirements of BS-EN12811
  • Highly Durable - up to 3 times more durable Light Weight – up to 20% Lighter than LVL Scaffold Boards
  • Strong and durable than conventional wooden boards
  • Robust and Heavy-Duty Design – Load Class 6 of BS-EN12811
  • Slip Resistance Design
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Compatible with various Scaffolding Systems
  • Oil and Gas Industries
  • Suitable for Hot Climate of the Middle East.
What is the cost-effective alternative to conventional scaffold boards?
- Scaffold Steel Board is the cost effective alternative to conventional scaffold boards in Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries. It has a high load-carrying capacity and triples the life span of a conventional timber board for an economical price.
What is value-added scaffold steel plank?
- All steel plank comply with BS EN 12811-1 and go through the stringent technical test as well as International third-party recognition. Quality decks are rated for use up to Load Class 6 of BS-EN 12811-1.
How best fits scaffold steel decks/planks are made?
- Scaffold Steel Decks/ Planks are made in Galvanized and Painted with plain ends and hook-on for Conventional Tube & Coupler Scaffolding, Ringlock Scaffolding, Cuplock Scaffoldings, and H-Frame scaffolding and conforms to BS-EN12811.
What is good design for manufacturing steel decks/planks?
- Anti-slip design is considered as good design for manufacturing steel decks/planks for different uses in building scaffolds.
What is the material used in making Ladder and Lattice Beam?
- The good quality of ladder beams and lattice beams are made of High Tensile Steel Tubes of size 48.3 OD and 3.2mm wall thickness conforming to EN10219. Good quality Ladder Beams are used to provide a clear span between scaffolds. All Ladder Beams rungs are saddle cut to get the maximum welding length and thereby increasing the overall strength in bending and shear. Available in lengths up to 6m and can produce longer lengths on-demand from customers. Spar Steel also manufacture 450mm and 610mm deep Lattice / Unit Beam made from High Tensile Alloy Steel tube. Available in varying lengths of up to 8m.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Spar Steel is supported by its qualified and experienced R&D team having the expertise in the application of the advanced technology of construction field used in the USA, European Union, Japan, Australia, etc. for scaffoldings production to ensure the scaffolding standard quality of SGS, JIS, ASTM, BS, and others.

Spar Steel standard quality product materials and scaffolding services which meet OSHA, ARAMCO, Adnoc, Enoc, UAE and SABIC specification, and testing are:

Spar Steel Scaffolding Products

Pipes & Tubes: HR (Black), Galvanized (Hot-Dip) or Pre-galvanized types Round Tubes, Square Tubes, Rectangular Tubes, ERW pipe…
Cuplock Systems: Vertical Standard (Open End), Ledger (Horizontal), Intermediate Transom (Horizontal)
Ringlock Systems: Ledgers, Braces, Hop Up Bracket, Base Collar…
Tube And Fittings: Galvanised Iron Scaffolding Tubes, Double Coupler, Swivel Coupler, Putlog Coupler, Grider-Coupler, Board Retaining Clamp, Toe Board Couplers, Sleeve Coupler, Ladder Clamp, Rocking Or Swivel Base Plate, Adjustable U Head Jack, Scaffolding Ladder Beams, Scaffolding Ladders, Heavy Duty Self-Closing Scaffolding Gate, Scaffolding Base Plate, Adjustable Base Jack…
Scaffolding Steel Boards/Plank: Lvl Wooden Scaffold Board, Steel Boards without
Hooks, Steel Boards with Hooks…
Ladder & Lattice Beams: Scaffolding Ladder Beams, Scaffolding Ladders, Lattice Beams…

Spar Steel Scaffolding Services

Contract Scaffolding Services: Construction and plant maintenance in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sector
Hire and Sales: With the i-Hire Inventory Management System and control the movement of the equipment throughout the different branches and client Projects around KSA.
Scaffolding Design & Inspection: conforming to various standards viz. British, European, and American, Australian, Saudi Aramco, and other the Middle East client/project specifications.
Coil Slitting Services
Tube Conversion Services

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Spar Steel Scaffolding Products

Spar Steel Scaffolding Services