What are the common uses of Aluminium Planks?

Aluminium planks and scaffolding is now one of the most popular types of scaffolding used in most applications. This is because it’s relatively inexpensive, light and durable. Aluminium scaffolding and planks allow workers to reach hard to get at areas such as ceilings and rooftops, gutters for building repairs, painting and restoration work. It’s much safer and more convenient than using a stand-alone ladder.

What is a scaffold?

Scaffolds are elevated platforms designed to support workers, their tools and materials while they are working. They are usually, temporary structures that are used during construction or renovations and then removed after the job is completed.

A scaffold must be of sturdy construction with proper types of connections where the poles join to make the series of frames that combine with the aluminium planks that should be secured using heavy duty bolts and couplings. Bolts and couplings used are available in many forms depending on the size and shape of the desired framework of the scaffold.

What are Aluminium Planks?

Aluminium planks are very sturdy parts of a scaffold that form a solid, safe level platform that workers can stand on. They are designed to prevent workers and their equipment from falling and reducing the possibility of accidents.

Standard aluminium planks come in a large range of sizes, lengths and weights, they are designed to accommodate from one to three people at a time. They can also be ordered in special sizes to suit different applications. They are usually suspended or supported by strong scaffolding using the appropriate bolts and fixtures and can be adapted to almost any configuration or shape as required.

Aluminium Planks and Scaffolding have these Advantages

·         Stable and Secure

Made with reinforced joints and edges, aluminium planks are very strong and can take heavy weights when needed, they are very ridged, stable and made to resist deforming or bending under most conditions

·         Light Weight

Aluminium is much stronger than most other materials that could be used for scaffolding and planking allowing it to be easily erected as needed and then dismantled and moved around a building site as required

·         Artists

Many large art objects such as statues, paintings and murals are made using scaffolding and aluminium planks. They allow the artist to easily and freely move around to complete their creations

·         Cost Effective

Using aluminium planks is usually more viable than using steel or timber planking because of its cost. It also requires much less manpower to erect and dismantle. In fact, it usually only requires one person to set up or dismantle most alumunium scaffolding. This represents a huge saving in labour costs

·         Less Maintenance

Because aluminium does not rust or corrode if left in the weather and unlike timber does not break down, deform or crack with the effects of sunlight and moisture, aluminium is ideal for both outdoor use in extreme conditions and inside or under cover. It does not require painting or any special protective measures, unlike steel or timber

Aluminium planks are very versatile and are favored for scaffolding on building sites and for restoration work because they are very light weight for the amount of load they can carry. They also have the advantage of being non-corrosive and able to resist most weather extremes.