A base plate sits underneath every scaffold standard, spreading the load down onto solid ground. The Pressed Base Plate is a 2mm pressed steel base plate measuring 150mm by 150mm, with a 24mm wide pressed pin that locates into the base of the tube. Weighing 0.35kg, it gives you a lightweight fitting that supports your scaffold structure at every standard position.
This baseplate is a more economical alternative to the British Standard base plate, without asking you to compromise on function. It performs the same job of distributing standard loads, making it a practical choice when you need base plates across a large scaffold run. It is finished self colour and suited to lighter duty, temporary, and short duration scaffold applications.
Every base plate in scaffolding exists to stop a standard punching into the ground or losing its footing under load. The Pressed Base Plate does exactly that, spreading the load from each standard across its 150mm by 150mm pressed steel surface. The adequacy of the ground and the bearing surface beneath the plate remains the responsibility of the client or main contractor.
Key Features and Benefits
Pressed steel construction: 2mm pressed steel, weighing 0.35kg.
150mm by 150mm plate size: gives a stable footprint at ground level.
24mm wide pressed pin: locates securely into the base of a standard Scaffold Tube.
Self colour finish: suited to lighter duty, temporary, and short duration scaffold applications.
Economical choice: a more economical alternative to the British Standard base plate.
Load distribution: spreads scaffold standard loads at every standard position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a base plate in scaffolding?
A. A base plate is a fitting that sits under a scaffold standard and spreads its load down onto the ground. The Pressed Base Plate is a 2mm pressed steel base plate measuring 150mm by 150mm, with a 24mm wide pin that locates into the base of a standard Scaffold Tube.
Q. Are base plates required on scaffolding?
A. Every scaffold standard needs a base plate underneath it to distribute its load safely onto the ground. The client or main contractor remains responsible for the adequacy of the foundations and the bearing surface beneath the plate.
Q. What is the purpose of a base plate?
A. A base plate distributes the load from a scaffold standard across a wider area, rather than letting the standard bear directly on the ground. The Pressed Base Plate is a pressed steel version that gives you a more economical alternative to the British Standard base plate.
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