Folding Scaffolding

Folding scaffolding is an aerial work platform designed with a foldable structure to enable convenient transportation, storage, and site transfer. It is widely used in scenarios such as interior decoration, exterior wall maintenance, and industrial emergency repairs. Its core advantages lie in small space occupation, flexible operation, and high safety. The following is a detailed analysis:

I. Core Advantages

Portability

After folding, its volume is significantly reduced, allowing it to easily pass through stairwells, elevators, and even fit into the trunk of a private car, solving the transportation challenges of traditional scaffolding.For example, a standard 4-meter scaffolding has a volume of only 0.6 cubic meters after folding, increasing site transfer efficiency by 60%.

Rapid Deployment

The modular design supports single-person operation; no tools are required for unfolding and folding, and deployment can be completed within 1 minute, saving labor costs.Designs such as buckle connections and non-slip platforms ensure stable assembly and disassembly, improving work efficiency.

Safety

It is mostly made of aluminum alloy (e.g., 6082-T6 aerospace aluminum profiles) or high-strength steel pipes, with a load-bearing capacity of 270 kg per square meter, complying with international standards such as European DIN4422 and EN1004.It is equipped with safety devices including guardrails, self-locking wheels, and non-slip platforms to reduce the risk of falling from heights.

Adaptability

By combining standard section frames of different heights (e.g., 0.75m or 1.35m single-width frames, or double-layer staggered platforms), it can meet diverse needs.Extension arm components can form cantilever inspection platforms, adapting to special scenarios such as industrial maintenance and emergency repairs.

II. Types and Applicable Scenarios

Classification by Structure

Angle Steel Folding Type: Welded with angle steel legs, with steel hinges on the top of the herringbone legs and movable hooks between the lower legs. Suitable for low-altitude operations (height ≤ 3.2m) such as wall masonry and painting.

Steel Pipe Folding Type: Adopts steel pipe legs, with lighter weight (approximately 18kg per unit). Suitable for operations with a working height within 3 meters.

Aluminum Alloy Folding Type: Features a lightweight design (approximately 15kg per unit) and strong corrosion resistance. Suitable for scenarios such as shopping mall maintenance and home decoration.

High-Rise Construction Lifting Platform: An improved version of attached lifting scaffolding, composed of foldable steel structures. Suitable for exterior wall construction of super high-rise buildings.

Classification by Purpose

Interior Home Decoration Type: Available in single-width (0.75m) or double-width (1.35m) designs, meeting needs such as wall painting and lamp installation.

Industrial Maintenance Type: Equipped with extension arm components, which can form a 3-meter cantilever inspection platform. Suitable for equipment maintenance and pipeline installation.

Emergency Repair Type: Designed for rapid response; the standard 4-meter scaffolding has a small storage volume, making it suitable for emergency tasks.

III. Key Parameters and Specifications

Material and Craftsmanship

Aluminum alloy materials must use 6082-T6 profiles, with weld strength more than three times that of traditional processes.

Steel pipe materials must comply with the GB/T 13793 standard, and the couplers must meet the standards for anti-slip and anti-damage performance.

Size and Load

The step height of scaffold planks is usually 1.8-2.6 meters, and the top-layer scaffold planks are 200-400mm lower than the beam bottom of the floor under construction.

Overloading is strictly prohibited (≤ 270kg per square meter), and it is forbidden for multiple people to work concentratedly on a single scaffold plank.

Safety Standards

It must pass the highest-level international safety and quality inspection of EN1004 and hold a CE certification.

Torque testing of structural parts should be conducted monthly (standard torque value: 18-22N·m), and maintenance should be performed using neutral cleaning agents with a pH value of 6-8.

IV. Operation Specifications and Precautions

Inspection Before Assembly

Check the integrity of the scaffolding, tools, facilities, and safety equipment used; wear protective gear (such as safety belts and safety helmets) as required.

Remove residual materials, tools, and debris from the scaffolding to prevent injuries caused by falling objects.

Assembly Sequence

Dismantle from top to bottom, layer by layer; it is strictly forbidden to work simultaneously at upper and lower levels or push down the scaffolding as a whole.

Wall connectors must be dismantled layer by layer along with the scaffold frame; it is strictly forbidden to remove multiple wall connectors in advance.

Usage Restrictions

Immediately stop operations in severe weather such as gales (force 6 or above), heavy rain, or heavy snow.

Holes on the floor should be covered with solid covers or enclosed with railings; it is forbidden to walk or work on unfixed components.