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Whether you want to hire a scaffolding company or get hold of the parts to put up a scaffold yourself, you'll need to know the terminology involved. Our guide to the basics will set you off on the right track...
 

Saldanha Scaffolding and props is your one stop scaffold shop on the west coast. We sell, rent out and erect scaffold systems as well as alternative access equipment. 

We are proudly associated with Wiehahn Formwork and scaffolding a national company with branches in almost every city in our country. Through their network we can assure you of affordable scaffold solutions country wide. 

Visit us for complete peace of mind regarding your deck support equipment. We will gladly advise on the most cost effective system for your specific needs

Couplers: right angle and putlog couplers connect the main horizontal poles the ledgers  of the scaffolding to the vertical poles the standards .

                                       
Braces: fitted to the main vertical scaffolding poles, these play an important part in making the structure more stable.

             

Kwikstage (kwikform): one most commonly used scaffolding systems in SA.

        

Ledgers: a key element of the scaffolding structure, these horizontal tubes fit between the main vertical poles and support the boards of the platforms.

            

Hook on non tilt boards: for safety purposes, these boards are hooked onto the ledgers to form platform.

 

Standards: the vertical poles or uprights that form the basic structure of the scaffolding and carry its weight. They rest on square base plates, which help to spread the load.

Clamps: with names such as Short Tee, 3 Way Through Corner and 90 Degree Elbow, these are an essential part of the scaffolding structure. The scaffold poles or tubes simply slot into them, no nuts and bolts required.

Tubes: the term used for the steel or aluminium scaffolding poles.

  

 

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