K-Stage Scaffolding is a modular scaffold system with stars on verticals and pressed wedge locks on horizontals. It is also called quick stage scaffold, Q/stage, kwickstage, K-stage, star scaffolding, speed shore scaffolding, etc. K-Stage is available in a variety of finishes, including painted, powder coated, electroplated or fully galvanised.
Components:
The standard is the vertical member of the scaffold with a spigot (either round or box type) at one end for accurate alignment. A series of ‘V’ locating lugs are welded on the tube for the attachment of ledgers, transoms, and auxiliary components. Open ended standards and loose spigots are also available.
The ledger is used to connect the standard in a longitudinal direction. It is made from scaffold tube with wedge ‘Banana Type’ fixing at each end which fits in the ‘V’ locating lugs on the standard. The ledger is also used as a guardrail.
Transom is either made of back-to-back angles or T-shaped profile with same fixing device on each end as the ledger. They are used to carry 3 or 5 numbers of steel or timber battens and toe board. There multiple types of Transforms used to build a K-Stage Scaffolding System, they are as below:
Made from standard tube to span between two 2.4m bays to give clear access or to avoid obstruction.
Braces are manufactured from 3.2mm tube with Swivel Wedge device at both ends to fit in the “V” precessing on the Standard. There are two types of Braces used in Kwikstage Scaffolding System, Diagonal Braces and Coupler Braces. The diagonal brace is used to the full height of the scaffolding in a longitudinal direction. The coupler brace is used when necessary angles are required across the scaffold.
The steel platform batten spans between the transoms giving a non-slip level surface. Batten clamps are used to secure batten in high wind conditions. Tie Bars ensures correct spacing so that the battens are not dislodged.
Hop up bracket is used to extend the scaffold by cantilevering for an additional 1, 2 and 3 board platform.
Clamps to the standard with a captive wedge to hold the Batten toe board vertically in place.
Fits into ‘V’ locating lugs on the standard at the end of a platform to hold the end batten toe board vertically in place.
To extend the scaffold by cantilevering for an additional 1, 2 and 3 board platform.