When your scaffold design includes raker tubes, diagonal bracing, fan formations, or any angled connection, the drop forged swivel coupler from Altrad Generation provides a fully adjustable, BS EN 74-1:2005 compliant connection at any angle. The swivel mechanism rotates freely before tightening and locks rigidly to the specified torque.
Available for hire and sale, Altrad Generation drop forged swivel couplers are manufactured from drop forged steel for maximum strength at all connection angles. Use them alongside double couplers, putlog couplers, and scaffold tube for a complete tube and fitting scaffold.
Drop Forged Swivel Coupler Specification
Complies with BS EN 74-1:2005 for tube and fitting scaffold couplers
Full 0 to 180 degree rotation before tightening, rigid connection when locked
Drop forged steel for maximum strength at all connection angles
Fits 3.2mm scaffold tube and 4.0mm scaffold tube
Suitable for rakers, diagonal bracing, fan scaffolds, and all angled connections
Available for hire and sale from Altrad Generation
Swivel Couplers in Compliant Scaffold Design
Raker tubes and diagonal bracing are essential for scaffold stability under wind loading. Your scaffold design to NASC TG20 specifies the positioning and angle of all bracing elements. Use drop forged swivel couplers at all bracing connections and confirm tightening torque is achieved before signing off the scaffold inspection. Review the scaffold fittings range for all required components.
Powder Coated Finish Available
Like all Altrad Generation drop forged fittings, swivel couplers are available in powder-coated finish in your brand colour for asset identification and traceability. Contact your local branch for details on branded fittings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a drop forged swivel coupler used for?
A. A drop forged swivel coupler connects two scaffold tubes at any angle from 0 to 180 degrees. You use it for raker tubes, diagonal bracing, angled connections, and any scaffold configuration where tubes meet at an angle other than 90 degrees.
Q. What standard does the drop forged swivel coupler comply with?
A. Altrad Generation drop forged swivel couplers comply with BS EN 74-1:2005, the British and European Standard for tube and fitting scaffold couplers. The swivel mechanism allows rotation before tightening and locks rigidly when the bolt is tightened to the specified torque.
Q. What is the minimum bolt torque for a drop forged swivel coupler?
A. BS EN 74-1:2005 specifies a minimum tightening torque for scaffold couplers to achieve the rated connection strength. The required torque for a drop forged swivel coupler is approximately 50Nm. Always tighten to the manufacturer specification and verify with a calibrated torque wrench on critical structural connections.
Q. When should I use a swivel coupler instead of a double coupler?
A. Use a drop forged double coupler for all right-angle structural connections at framework node points. Use a swivel coupler when tubes must connect at an angle other than 90 degrees, such as rakers, diagonal braces, and fan scaffolds. Never use a swivel coupler as a substitute for a double coupler at right-angle node connections.
Q. Are drop forged swivel couplers available for hire?
A. Yes. Altrad Generation supplies drop forged swivel couplers for hire and sale from Altrad Generation. Contact your local branch to confirm stock availability and discuss your scaffold fitting requirements.
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Contact your local Altrad Generation branch to discuss drop forged swivel couplers and scaffold fittings, or find your nearest branch using our branch locator.
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