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S-STYLE LADDER SCAFFOLDING FRAMES Ladder frames are used in many different applications. They work especially well when there is a need to work on different elevations at the same time or when there is a need to easily change elevations. The ladder frames are designed to hold planks or metal decks for materials or for standing. The ladder frames SWS-491BD 5' X 6'4" Double Box Triple Ladder These triple ladder frames offer the most options for board or platform placement of all the frames we carr …

SAFEWAY-STYLE HALF HIGH SCAFFOLDING FRAMES These frames are shorter than a full-sized frame and are used in situations where a precise platform height is required for your work or when you are working indoors so that the top level of the scaffolding is restricted by a ceiling or overhang so that a standard size frame does not fit under it. These "half-high" frames are sold in 2', 3', and 4' heights. These sizes can be hard to find but we have a large inventory and can get even a large order to y …

Side Brackets for Scaffolding Frames Side brackets are used to allow a mason or other trade to work right up against the wall of a building, they allow for free walking access along the length of the wall and allow the worker to have access to building materials behind them at waist height. These side brackets attach to the sides of scaffolding frames and are planked to provide an additional working platform, enlarge an existing working platform or to get closer to the wall. Side brackets can al …

Cross Brace Assembly on Safeway-Style Frames This video shows how to attach a cross brace assembly to our Safeway-style scaffolding frames. Pins containing the drop locks are attached to each scaffolding frame and are used to secure cross braces to the frames. The vertical distance between the drop locks determines what kind of cross brace (x-brace) to use. For instance, a 7' X 4' cross brace will put the scaffolding frames at 7' apart when the drop locks on the frames are 4' apart vertically. …

Questions to ask before you buy scaffolding from our competitors Before you buy scaffolding from competitors, ask the following questions: Do they use Q-235 steel? Do they use recycled steel? Have they load-tested their products? If they have, did they test a full three-section frame or just a single frame section? Do they have construction experience? Do they offer training? Do they deliver where you need it? Before You Buy Scaffolding Elsewhere... Request a quote from Southwest Scaffolding, …