When your scaffold requires direct attachment to structural steelwork, the girder coupler from Altrad Generation provides a secure, load-rated connection between 3.2mm scaffold tube and 4.0mm scaffold tube and steel girder flanges. Used for tying scaffolds to structural steel frames and supporting tubes from overhead beams, it is a key component in steel frame scaffolding.
Manufactured to quality standard AS 1576.1 and available from Altrad Generation as part of the scaffold fittings range, girder couplers work alongside double couplers, swivel couplers, and scaffold tube for complex scaffold configurations in steel frame environments.
Girder Coupler Applications
Tying scaffold standards and ledgers to structural steel girder flanges
Supporting scaffold tubes from overhead steel beams in industrial environments
Creating scaffold tie connections to RSJ and UB sections in steel frame buildings
Industrial plant scaffolding where tube connections to structural steel are required
Available for hire and sale from Altrad Generation branches nationwide
Scaffold Tie and Attachment Components
For complete scaffold tie and attachment solutions, view the full scaffold fittings range and scaffold ancillaries. Altrad Generation supplies all required fittings for tube and fitting scaffolding from a single source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a girder coupler used for?
A. A girder coupler attaches scaffold tube to a steel girder or RSJ beam. You use it to tie scaffolding directly to structural steelwork, connecting the scaffold frame to the building's steel structure for stability, or to support scaffold tubes from overhead steel beams.
Q. What girder flange sizes does the Altrad Generation girder coupler fit?
A. Altrad Generation girder couplers are designed to clamp onto steel girder flanges within a standard range of flange widths. Contact your local branch to confirm the flange width range and confirm suitability for your specific steel section.
Q. Is the girder coupler compliant with Australian and UK standards?
A. The Altrad Generation girder coupler is manufactured to quality standard AS 1576.1, which is the Australian standard for scaffolding. It is also suitable for UK scaffolding applications. Confirm specific compliance requirements with your scaffold designer before specifying.
Q. Can a girder coupler be used with scaffold tube on both sides?
A. A girder coupler typically connects a scaffold tube to the girder flange. Some configurations allow tube attachment on both faces of the coupler. Check the product specification for the connection arrangement and load ratings before use in your scaffold design.
Q. What is the load rating of a girder coupler?
A. The load rating of a girder coupler depends on the girder flange width, bolt torque, and the direction of the imposed load. Always obtain load rating data from the manufacturer for your specific girder coupler configuration and confirm with your scaffold designer. Contact your local branch for technical data.
Get in Touch with Us
Contact your local Altrad Generation branch to discuss girder couplers and scaffold fittings for steel frame scaffolding, or find your nearest branch using our branch locator.
