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Cup standard
Backbone standard
Industrial Scaffolding Systems
Cuplock Scaffolding Systems
Cup-and-blade node. Falsework towers and regular grids from the same family. TS EN 12810 / 12811 compliant cuplock scaffolding; hire, sale and erection.
TS EN 12810 / 12811Cup-and-blade nodeFalsework and gridHire and sale
Technical specifications
The values below are the language of standard cuplock (cup-and-blade) scaffolding. Exact stock and load class are confirmed in the quotation; falsework towers belong to the project structural calculation.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical member | Ø48.3 mm cup standard |
| Node | Bottom cup + rotating top cover (cuplock) |
| Ledger / diagonal | Blade-ended ledger and diagonal |
| Coating | TS 914 EN ISO 1461 hot-dip galvanizing |
| Standard | TS EN 12810 product, TS EN 12811 load and guardrails |
| Forms | Falsework tower, access grid, high leg |
| Load | Support and tower class; tied to the structural calculation |
| Lock | Cup cover + hammer |
System parts
Cuplock scaffolding is not a single vertical tube. Cup, blade, diagonal and platform are read as one set. Mixed stock ruins the node.
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Bottom cup
Blade seat
03
Top cover
Rotating lock
04
Ledger
Blade-ended ledger
05
Diagonal
In-plane stiffness
06
Base jack
Ground levelling
07
Base plate
Load transfer
08
Steel platform
Walking surface
09
Guardrail
Working-lift edge
10
Toeboard
Stops material falling
11
Stair / bridge
Between lifts
12
Starter member
First-lift spacing
Where is it used?
Cuplock scaffolding systems are the backbone on a regular grid. On a straight insulation facade, H-type is faster; rings and inclined steel need ringlock.
Falsework towers
Regular bays under slabs and decks. Nodes are read instead of a forest of props; deflection is locked in the calculation.
High legs and grids
Repeating towers, diagonals and standard lifts. This is the backbone at heights a telescopic prop cannot cover.
Regular access towers
Maintenance and erection platforms on a straight grid. On rings and inclined steel, ringlock is freer.
Cuplock or H-type?
Search intent is not “cheapest m²”. On a straight facade, H-type guarded facade scaffolding gains speed. On falsework and regular towers, cuplock is required.
| Case | Cuplock | H-type |
|---|---|---|
| Straight residential / office facade | Unnecessarily heavy | Correct backbone |
| Falsework, regular towers | Correct system | Not enough |
| Connection | Cup + blade | Frame + ledger + diagonal |
| Erection (straight facade) | Too much grid | Fast |
| Load class | Support and tower | Facade work |
Cuplock or ringlock?
Both are industrial class. Cuplock gains tempo on a regular grid. On angled equipment ringlock is freer.
| Case | Cuplock | Ringlock |
|---|---|---|
| Regular grid, falsework | Faster | Does the job |
| Angled and circular equipment | Will not fit | Correct system |
| Rings and brackets | Limited | Come off the rosette |
| High node load | Tied to the grid | Leads |
Erection sequence
Installation depends on the project and pour programme. On falsework towers the striking sequence is written first.
- 1Check ground bearing; mark levels for base jacks and base plates.
- 2Plumb the first standards. Empty cups and missing diagonals are not left.
- 3Ledger blades seat in the cups; the top cover is turned and locked with a hammer.
- 4Diagonals close on every tower plane. There is no tower without diagonals.
- 5Platforms, guardrails and toeboards are fitted as part of the lift.
- 6On falsework and high legs, node load follows the structural note; anchors are written from the survey.
Frequently asked questions
What cuplock scaffolding is, how it differs from H-type and ringlock, how hire is priced — short answers.
What is cuplock scaffolding?
It is a modular industrial system in which the ledger blade seats in the cup on the standard and the top cover turns to lock. It is not straight facade scaffolding. It gains tempo on falsework towers, slab support and regular grids.
Which standards does cuplock scaffolding follow?
TS EN 12810 is the product framework; TS EN 12811 is the load and guardrail rule. Galvanizing is read with TS 914 EN ISO 1461. Cups, blades and diagonals are not completed with undocumented mixed stock. A certificate does not replace site anchors.
Cuplock or H-type?
On straight residential and office facades, H-type guarded facade scaffolding is sufficient and faster. Falsework, high legs and regular tower grids need cuplock. On mixed sites both can be used together.
Cuplock or ringlock?
On a regular grid, slabs and falsework, cuplock gains speed. On angled geometry, circular equipment, brackets and high node loads, ringlock is freer. The decision follows the form on survey, not the stock.
How is cuplock scaffolding priced?
Hire is usually m² / month; falsework applications are a separate band. Number of lifts, tower height, duration and haulage shift the unit. Reference ranges are on the price page; the firm figure comes after survey and the structural note.
Does 3B erect it?
Yes. Supply, structural notes and erection-dismantling are planned under the same roof. Pouring calendars and tower striking sequence are written from the start. Dispatch is from stock in İzmir Torbalı, İstanbul Tuzla / Orhanlı and Kosova Ferizaj.
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