Non-Stop Scaffolding/ Crank-up Scaffolding

RENTING NON-STOP SCAFFOLDING

Non-Stop Scaffolding on Radius Wall

At Southwest Scaffolding, we have over 1,000 lineal feet x 35 feet high of Non-Stop scaffolding available for rent nationwide. Non-Stop Scaffolding is also called crank-up scaffolding. One working platform is assembled and climbs via a series of winches on a series of towers. This scaffolding will absolutely save you labor money on a large project and will also increase your quality since the platform level can be adjusted to exactly the right position for the workers instead of 6’4″ or greater intervals. The advantage of Non-Stop over Hydraulic Scaffolding or other type of mast climber is its price and adaptability. It is much lest expensive than a mast climber but will still reach great heights while providing an efficiency advantage over frame scaffolding. It is also more easily adaptable to odd building shapes, inside and outside corners.

Local rentals are either picked up by the customer or delivered by our trucks for an extra fee. Long-distance rentals are trucked on 40’ trailers. A typical 40′ trailer will carry approximately 275 ft. x 36 ft of Non-Stop and 250 boards. Additionally, we offer free shipping for rentals of 200 feet or more for 5 months or more. Below is a typical long-distance rental load. We recommend taking a picture of the scaffolding on the truck when it arrives on your project so you can see how it racked and loaded and be able to duplicate that when the project is complete. In addition, if you are mixing our rental Non-Stop Scaffolding with your scaffolding, please note that our scaffolding is marked with a different color on the sides.

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SCAFFOLD BOARD RENTAL AND SALES 

Non-Stop requires specially cut 80.5″ 2×10 scaffolding boards. If needed, we will include these in our quote to you. These boards are available for rental or for purchase. Our 80.5″ boards are identical to our standard OSHA-tested Scaffold Boards. The only difference is length. These boards are OSHA tested, stamped and pinned on each end.

Buying Used Non-Stop Scaffolding

At Southwest Scaffolding, we sell used Non-Stop Scaffolding. From time to time, we will update our rental stock with new Non-Stop. When this happens, we usually sell our used Non-Stop. We will also buy used scaffolding directly from contractors. If you don’t want to pay the premium price for new scaffolding, call us or email us to see if we have any used scaffolding available. If you have Non-Stop or similar scaffolding that you want to sell, let us know and we’ll make you an offer to buy it.

Non-Stop Individual Parts and Accessories

From time to time, scaffolding gets lost, damaged or just wears out. If you are just looking to replace a few towers, winches, guard rails, etc., we carry both new and used individual Non-Stop parts and accessories.

OSHA Load Requirements

Scaffolding and scaffold board load requirements are governed by OSHA 1926 Subpart L. OSHA has provided a non-mandatory Appendix A to help contractors comply with the requirements of Subpart L. This appendix contains the following chart:

_______________________________________________
              |                |
  Maximum     |   Maximum      |    Maximum
 intended     | permissible    |  permissible
  nominal     |  span using    |  span using
   load       | full thickness |    nominal
 (lb/ft(2))   |   undressed    |   thickness
              |  lumber (ft)   |  lumber (ft)
______________|________________|_______________
              |                |
25............|           10   |       8
50............|            8   |       6
75............|            6   |
______________|________________|_______________

According to the Appendix, using the typical 7’ span between the frames with the 2X10 nominal thickness lumber will not achieve the 50 pounds/square foot rating in terms of board capacity. The maximum allowable span between the frames with this type of board is 6’. Here is another link to an OSHA workbook with this information: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/scaffolding/planking.html.

Does this create a problem medium-duty contractors using 7′ spans? Not necessarily. Appendix A is a guideline and not mandatory. The mandatory rule is found in OSHA 1926.451(f)(16) and says a scaffold board cannot deflect more than 1/60th of its length when loaded. This means a board on a 7′ span can deflect up to 1.4″ when fully loaded.

Some scaffolding companies, including Southwest Scaffolding, sell boards that are DI-65 #1 pine, which will deflect less that the 1/60th of the span as required by OSHA when under the stress of a medium-duty load. These boards are tested by an independent agency, and stamped. As long at the boards deflect 1.4″ or less when you are working on them, they are OSHA compliant.

OSHA’s deflection limitation makes a good case for using OSHA tested scaffolding board or manufactured boards/platforms instead of 2X10 nominal boards construction grade boards found at most lumberyards. In addition to scaffold grade lumber, Southwest Scaffolding sells both steel and aluminum 7′ and 10′ platforms that are rated for both 50 lbs/sq. ft. and 75 lbs/sq ft. Another solution to the deflection requirement is to double your planks across the spans that will be receiving materials or equipment such as cubes of brick or block. Also, consider that when you are using outriggers, the weight of your workers on the outrigger platforms will not be applied to the main platform.

See our post on load limits on scaffolding frames here.

Before You Buy Scaffolding Elsewhere

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Questions to ask before you buy scaffolding from our competitors

Before you buy scaffolding from competitors like Scaffold Mart, Scaffold Express, Direct Scaffold Supply, Contractors Access Equipment, or Metal Tech, consider the following questions:

• Do they use Q-235 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…

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Non-Stop Scaffolding on Radius Wall

At Southwest Scaffolding, we have over 1,000 lineal feet x 35 feet high of Non-Stop scaffolding available for rent nationwide. Non-Stop Scaffolding is also called crank-up scaffolding. One working platform is assembled and climbs via a series of winches on a series of towers. This scaffolding will absolutely save you labor money on a large project and will also increase your quality since the platform level can be adjusted to exactly the right position for the workers instead of 6’4″ or greater intervals. The advantage of Non-Stop over FRACO or other type of mast climber is its price and adaptability. It is much lest expensive than a mast climber but will still reach great heights while providing an efficiency advantage over frame scaffolding. It is also more easily adaptable to odd building shapes, inside and outside corners.

Local rentals are either picked up by the customer or delivered by our trucks for an extra fee. Long-distance rentals are trucked on 40’ trailers. A typical 40′ trailer will carry approximately 275 ft. x 36 ft of Non-Stop and 250 boards. Additionally, we offer free shipping for rentals of 200 feet or more for 5 months or more. Below is a typical long-distance rental load. We recommend taking a picture of the scaffolding on the truck when it arrives on your project so you can see how it racked and loaded and be able to duplicate that when the project is complete. In addition, if you are mixing our rental Non-Stop Scaffolding with your scaffolding, please note that our scaffolding is marked with a different color on the sides.

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Chat with us! 

Our customer service and expertise is the best in the industry. We have extensive knowledge in all facets of scaffolding and can assist you in everything from choosing the right scaffolding to OSHA compliance. We know the scaffolding business inside and out.

We understand that you have a choice when it comes to buying scaffolding. That is why we take the time, with every client, to understand what your exact needs are. Based on your input, we will help you decide what product best meets your requirements and your budget.

We work hard to provide you with the best scaffold prices available even if that means cutting our margins.

We do not sacrifice on quality. We make sure all of our products are of top-notch quality. Our scaffolding frames and accessories are high-grade steel and manufactured to our rigorous specifications. We test our products at Texas A&M to ensure they can handle far beyond even the heaviest loads put on them in the field.

We have a large yard with many items in inventory. We can usually have your order to you in a matter of days, regardless of where you are located.

At Southwest Scaffolding We:

• Deliver across North America and beyond
• Have years of experience with all types of scaffolding. Our sales team can help you decide what scaffolding is best for you.
• Have competitive pricing. Our prices are among the best in the industry so you can buy knowing you didn’t pay too much.
• Provide support if you have any issues or if you need help with your scaffolding.
• Make sure all of our products meet or exceed the legal requirements for scaffolding (OSHA and others).

At Southwest Scaffolding We Sell:

• Conventional Frame Scaffolding including, Safeway Style, Waco Style, Bil-Jax Style, Multipurpose Indoor Scaffolding and other types.
• Scaffolding Accessories
• Non-Stop Heavy Duty Scaffolding.
• Scaffold Boards and Decking
• Mortar Mixers
• Masonry Accessories such as mud tubs and mortar stands

We Rent Scaffolding Non-Stop Scaffolding.

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Scaffold Tags for Sale

Make safety a top priority and keep your scaffolding OSHA compliant with our scaffold tags.

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Red Tag Insert Holder

Green Tag – Front

Green Tag – Back

Our scaffold tags consist of a holder and a green insert. The holder attaches to the scaffold frame and warns people not to use the scaffolding. Once the scaffolding is inspected by a competent person, the scaffolding is then “green tagged” by putting the green insert into the holder. The insert covers the “Do Not Use” warning and lets your workers know the scaffolding has been inspected and is ready for use.

The best practice is to have a competent person in charge of the scaffold tag for the duration of the project. The competent person inspects the scaffolding at the beginning of each shift and right after lunch and places the green insert into the tag. When the crew leaves for the day or takes a lunch break, the insert is removed and the red warning tag remains – telling people it is not safe to use the scaffolding.

These tags are a great way to reduce your liability from other trades using or working on your scaffolding after-hours and/or without your permission. It is also a great system to keep your scaffolding checked for safety hazards and to document inspections should an accident or OSHA inspection occur.

These tags are not explicitly required by OSHA for daily scaffolding use, however, many general contractors require them and we strongly recommend that you use them on your project.

Find out more about scaffold tags and OSHA’s competent person requirements.

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Choosing the Right Frame Style and Type – Frame Scaffolding

Styles of Frame Scaffolding

We carry three different styles of frames: S-Style (Blue), W-Style (Red), and BJ-Style (Yellow). These are the industry standard styles of frame in the United States. The S-Style is interchangeable with Safeway frames, the W-Style is interchangeable with Waco frames and the BJ Style is interchangeable with Bill Jax Style frames. All if these styles have been in use for many decades so their design and functionality is tried and true. Because of this, you should be hesitant to use a scaffolding style that is not one of these styles.

One of the biggest determining factors in choosing your frame style is whether it will match your existing scaffolding. The biggest differences between the three different styles are the leg diameters (meaning they take different size pins), pin hole locations (meaning the location of the pin holes are at different angles in relation to the horizontal axis of the scaffolding frame), and styles of cross brace locks. The pins are what connect the scaffolding frames together vertically and cross braces connect the scaffolding together horizontally.

Safeway-Style Walk-Thru Frame Scaffolding for Sale

Safeway-Style Blue Scaffolding

This style our overall most popular style of frame. It fits Safeway Style Frames and is used extensively in the southern and southwestern parts of the United States. The full size frames are 6’4” tall and it takes a 1-7/16” coupling pin (USA-104 Coupling Pin), has pin holes at 45 degrees to the horizontal member, and drop locks to keep the cross braces in place. See our Safeway-Style frames for sale. 

Waco Style Ladder Frame Scaffolding

Waco-Style Red Scaffolding

This style of frame scaffolding has full size frames that are 6’7” tall and takes a 1-3/8” coupling pin (USA-100 or 103 coupling pins) with pin holes at 90 degrees to the horizontal member, and candy cane style drop locks. See our Waco-Style frames for sale.

Bil Jax-Style Yellow Scaffolding

This style of frame scaffolding has full size frames that are 6’6” tall and takes a 1-3/8” coupling pin (SWS-107) with pin holes at 90 degrees, and C Locks to keep the cross braces in place. We sell Bil Jax style frames by order only. We do not keep an inventory of these on our yard.

Types of Frame Scaffolding

Walk-Thru Frames

Walk Thru Frames are often used when you need a long working platform and the ability to traverse the length of that platform by walking through the frames such as during masonry construction on a long wall. See our walk-thru style frames for sale.

Ladder Frames

Ladder frames are often used in constructing scaffolding towers, interior applications and where more precise adjustments to the working platform height is needed. Ladder frames cam also be used on the ends of a scaffolding platform in conjunction with walk-thru frames. If the rungs on the frames are less than 18” apart, the frame itself is allowed to be used as a ladder per OSHA standards. We usually recommend either a stair tower or separate bolt on ladder system be used for scaffolding access whenever possible. See our ladder frames for sale.

Half-High Frames

Our half-high frames range from 2’ to 4’ high and are often used in interior applications where additional height is needed but where ceiling heights precludes use of a full size frame. See our half-high frames for sale.

Skinny Frames

We carry frames that are 2’ to 3’ wide that are used for stucco, lighter duty applications, in tight spaces, interior applications or where the speed and ease of carrying and assembling smaller frames is a priority over size. Smaller frames also require less decking. See our skinny frames for sale.

We test our frames at Texas A & M to make sure they exceed OSHA standards and the competition. It’ll surprise you how much weight they can hold. See our COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS.