Experienced Ringlock Scaffolding Manufacture in China

Ringlock scaffolding is a type of modular scaffold with a unique ability to create complex geometries in construction industries, off-shore construction, ship building, etc.

Construction workers install ringlock scaffolding quickly and efficiently. They reduce the labor cost and time by a great deal. Moreover, they have an inbuilt safety mechanism and high load capacity.

You don’t need any special equipment to install ringlock scaffolding. Only a workforce and a hammer are enough to build the entire structure. The mechanism is based on joining horizontal braces.

You can combine up to eight ledgers, and braces connections and each connection can carry 2500 pounds safely.

Figure 1 – Ringlock scaffolding

Here are the components of a Ringlock scaffolding system:

• Ringlock Standards/Verticals
• Ringlock Scaffolding Ledgers
• Ringlock Diagonal Braces
• Side Brackets
• Truss Ledgers
• Planks
• Steel Stairs
• Storage Racks & Baskets
• Additional accessories such as rosette clamp, toggle pin, davit arm and spigot adapter clamp

• Easy assembly and disassembly make the working process more efficient and quick.
• Fewer components mean they are easy to transport, and you can store them in a short space.
• Ringlock scaffolding has the best frame-body stability compared to other scaffolding.
• You can use it as an exterior scaffold using the same components.
• High load support capacity.
• Highly efficient and reduces labor intensity by half.
• Has built-in safety systems to ensure security to the construction site.
• Applicable in a wide range of applications both in construction areas and for industrial purposes.

The ringlock scaffolding consists of a tube, plate, collar, and planks. The tube is made of aluminum or steel.

The used steel grade is hot rolled steel. If the construction area has overhead cables, a fiberglass wound tube in a polyester matrix or nylon can be used.

Aluminum alloy is used in ringlock scaffolding. They are three times lighter than steel and highly durable.

For the board you can use steel, aluminum, or wood planks. You can choose one according to your project’s requirements.

This system consists of three main parts – Rosette, Base collar, and wedge pin. Vertical and horizontal braces are used for linking.

• First, the base plates are placed on the ground or surface.
• Then the vertical braces are mounted.
• The horizontal braces are placed between the vertical elements in order to lock the locking mechanism.
• The next phase is to mount other horizontal braces on the locked frame.
• Then vertical braces are mounted by using the upper adjustment shafts to build the upper structure of the system.

Assembling ringlock scaffolding is very easy and less expensive. It demands less labor cost and no additional tools. You can set up the entire structure with just one tool – a hammer.

We have demonstrated the assembly process of ringlock scaffolding in the following video.

Both scaffolding systems are made of prefabricated components with specific functionalities. The most significant difference between the two lies in the way they are connected.

Ringlock scaffolding comes with a unique rosette-type central connector, which can be connected to 8 components. This connector allows ringlock scaffolding to exhibit complex geometries.

Kwikstage scaffolding welds 4 “V” iron plates on the high tensile steel tube as the connection point for standards.

• Ringlock scaffolding is hot-dip galvanized while Kwikstage is normally powder-coated.
• Ringlock scaffolding has more components to share the pressure, resulting in a more stable structure.
• The erection time of Ringlock scaffolding can save over 50% than Kwikstage scaffolding for the same size and height of the assigned structure.

Aluminium scaffolding is becoming more widely used, normally as mobile scaffolding towers as they are easy to move due to the reduced weight. But Steel scaffolding is still dominant in many countries, and the cost of aluminum scaffolding is more expensive than steel scaffolding.

• Lightweight – Aluminum scaffolding is built with a special type of metal alloy, which is 75% lighter than steel scaffolding.
• Strength and Support – Internal expansion and cold expansion are used on Aluminium components to achieve excellent pull-off strength.
• Quick installation – Aluminium scaffolding is straightforward to install.
• Stability – Aluminium alloy is very durable and has a long lifespan.

Hot-dip galvanized steel comes with strong protective zinc. This process makes steel corrosion-resistant to ensure a longer life span.

The life span of ringlock scaffolding is quite astonishing. Ringlock scaffolding can survive more than 20 years.

Apart from a longer lifespan, the hot-dip galvanization process has another advantage. Hot-dip galvanizing coating is self-maintaining. Therefore, the maintenance cost of ringlock scaffolding is extremely low.

OSHA has some specific safety guides for ringlock scaffolding, including capacity requirements, construction safety requirements and scaffold planking requirements.

• The scaffold must be capable of bearing four times the recommended weight.
• The scaffold should be designed by a certified person.
• The platform should be fully planked and decked.
• Scaffold planks must be able to bear four times the intended load.
• The fabricated planks and platforms should be used following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Many other industries are currently using ringlock scaffolding for various purposes. Some of them are:

• Temporary Roofs & Hoarded Scaffolds
• Façade Scaffolds
• Rolling Towers
• Stationary Towers
• Offshore Scaffolds
• Stages and Event Scaffold
• V Bottom Boiler Scaffolds
• Cantilever Scaffolds
• Ship Scaffolds
• Access & Egress
• Bridge Scaffolds

• Find out the maximum height and dimensions you will need for your project.
• Consider the ground you will use your ringlock scaffolding for.
• If the ground is not plain, you will need a leveling device and additional components.
• Consider the environment and possible overhead wire threats.
• Check the certification and user reviews about the company.
• Ask the client list from the manufacturer and contact some customers for an honest picture of their service.
• Ask for quotations from several manufacturers and avoid surprisingly low prices.

Yes, as a leading scaffolding system manufacturer in China, we have expertise in ringlock scaffolding. Ringlock scaffolding is a relatively new product. In APAC, we have the best experts from China and manufacture using one of the best factories in China.

• We are equipped with the best designers, engineers, and workers.
• We ensure the proper metal management in the manufacturing steps.
• Our products are produced by TS EN 10219-1 certification and mechanical tests.
• According to EN ISO 3834-3 standards, we use gas metal arc welding.
• We always follow the rules and regulations applied by OSHA.

If you have any queries or any project in your mind, send us an inquiry. A dedicated expert on Ringlock scaffolding will contact you shortly.