Scaffolding Tubes

Scaffolding Tubes are made of either aluminum or steel. Generally if they are steel they are painted either ‘black’ or they are galvanised. The scaffold tubes come in a variety of lengths and a standard diameter of 48.3 mm. (1.5 NPS pipe). Scaffolding tubes are generally bought in 6.3 m lengths and can then be cut down to certain typical sizes.

The main difference between the two types of scaffolding tubes is the lower weight of aluminum scaffolding tubes (1.7 kg/m as opposed to 4.4 kg/m) and also a greater flexibility. Which means the advantage of steel over aluminum is its greater resistance to force.