Platforms (Decks) are a temporary work surface used for supporting workers and equipment. Generally built using a frame made from steel or aluminium, they are designed to fit between two cross members in a scaffold framework set at specific lengths depending on the scaffold manufacturer. Frames The Frames are made in a ladder style, with
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Although often overlooked as a critical part of any mobile scaffold, Wheels are an integral part of the structure, and need to be looked after in the same way. There are quite a variety of scaffold wheels available on the Australian market, which is right for your scaffold? Wheel or Caster (Castor) Caster is a
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Ladders Mobile scaffolding is wonderful for providing a safe working platform for any kind of purpose. The mode of ascent continues to be by means of a ladder. There are however quite a few points to consider in your purchase of a scaffold when you are looking at the type and fittings of the scaffolding
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Rivets v Welds I plan to run a couple of posts to give everyone some ideas on how to choose a scaffold for their own use, and some of the differences that you may see when looking at buying a scaffold. This week, we will concentrate on the joins between the fittings (or claws) and
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Mr Scaffold has the reputation of being the pinnacle of Scaffolding Contractors in Australia. Our reputation stems from precise application of proven and detailed processes for each and every project we undertake. We ensure that our personnel are trained and competent in every situation, maintaining scaffolding, RISI & Confined Space certifications across our team. This
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Mr Scaffold is once again making an appearance at the Sydney Home Show to be held at the International Convention Centre 24 – 26 March 2017. We will have some scaffolding units on display, including single and double width EasyScaf, along with our ever-popular FoldScaf. Our stand will be manned by our own personnel, so
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A lot of the posts within these pages have focussed on the more photogenic or larger jobs that Mr Scaffold undertakes. It is much easier to talk of the larger, more prominent jobs. Today however, I would like to take the opportunity to give you a little look inside what Mr Scaffold might be involved
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IWD 2017 campaign theme: #BeBoldForChange Mr Scaffold wishes to acknowledge the cause and the challenges behind the message of International Womens Day. Mr Scaffold boasts a high ratio of women amongst the staff who are not physically involved in scaffolding operations. The contribution of women to our company is invaluable and irreplaceable. Mr Scaffold supports the
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Mr Scaffold has a commitment to Safety, with a mature and active WHS committee, which is fully supported and nurtured by all management levels. Our safety record speaks for itself, however we are constantly vigilant in ensuring that the safety message is foremost in every task and project we undertake. Mr Scaffold supports the message
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The photos you can see within this post display very well the complete versatility and flexibility of the Kwikscaf walk through system proudly used and sold by Mr Scaffold. Our experienced qualified and certified Melbourne scaffolding team was able to complete this entire scaffold in a single day. The light weight of aluminium scaffold coupled
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Our previous posts this year have focused on the depots in Perth and Melbourne, where you have helped us grow and our teams have been busy keeping your scaffolding requirements moving at the pace you deserve. This post we will look at our other state offices, where a similar increase in customer activity has seen
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Mr Scaffold Melbourne office continues to grow each year. This January has been the busiest on record for Mr Scaffold. We have new customers coming in the door every day, and our existing customers keep coming back. Our Melbourne customers during January have included sales of Mobile Scaffolds, Dry Hire of scaffolding equipment to meet
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