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Scaffold Plank: Building a Safe and Efficient Work Platform

The Scaffold Plank is the critical working surface component of a standalone scaffolding system, directly supporting personnel, materials, and equipment at height. It provides a solid, stable, and safe platform for all operations. Our planks are engineered for superior load-bearing capacity and feature anti-slip properties. They integrate quickly with system bearers to create a level and secure platform, enhancing both productivity and safety for construction, bridge, and industrial projects.

Key Benefits:

Safe & Stable: High-strength construction and anti-slip design prevent shifting and slipping, ensuring safety at height.

Excellent Load Capacity: Engineered for optimal strength-to-weight ratio, reliably supporting designated live loads.

Durable & Long-Lasting: Steel or aluminum construction offers corrosion resistance and impact strength for a long service life.

Quick & Easy Setup: Standardized dimensions and simple placement allow for rapid platform assembly.

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Description

1. Product Overview
The Scaffold Plank is the fundamental component used to create the working platform on scaffolding or standalone system bearers. Its primary function is to form a safe and continuous working surface that supports live construction loads (personnel, tools, materials). A high-quality plank is a critical defense against accidents like falls from height and falling objects. This product is designed to meet the high safety and efficiency demands of modern construction.

2. Design & Features

Material Types:
- Steel Planks: Exceptional load capacity, high durability, cost-effective. Typically feature slip-resistant serrated patterns or grating.
- Aluminum Planks: Lightweight for easy handling, excellent corrosion resistance, reduces worker fatigue and increases efficiency.
Anti-Slip Design:
- Serrated Surface: Pressed ribs or holes on steel planks for increased friction.
- Grating Design: Steel or aluminum grating offers superior slip resistance and allows for drainage, preventing buildup of water, ice, or mud.
End Hooks: Some models feature integrated end hooks or notches to prevent displacement or tipping on the bearers, enhancing safety.
Safe Edges: Smooth, rolled, or finished edges to prevent injuries and damage.

3. Technical Parameters

Material: Q235 Steel or 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Standard Lengths: 1.0m, 1.5m, 2.0m, 2.5m, 3.0m (Custom available)
Standard Widths: 250mm, 300mm, 450mm
Thickness/Height: Steel: 1.2mm~1.5mm; Aluminum: ~50mm (Overall height)
Max Design Load per Plank: [Please insert your test data, e.g., UDL ≥ 2.0 kN/m² or Concentrated Load ≥ 1.5 kN]
Surface Treatment: Hot-Dip Galvanized, Painted (Steel); Anodized (Aluminum)

4. Application & Safety Compliance

Installation: Planks must be fully supported on at least two bearers, with sufficient overlap (typically min. 50mm) as per safety codes.
Platform Integrity: Platforms should be fully decked, with gaps between planks minimized to prevent tools/materials from falling.
Inspection: Planks must be inspected before use for significant deformation, cracks, or corrosion to ensure structural integrity.
Compatible Systems: Widely used with various standalone systems, Ringlock, cup-lock scaffolding, etc.