TECHNICAL MANUAL

A modular access scaffolding

system for industrial and
construction applications.

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Table of
Contents

Ringlock Node Connection 3

Ringlock Scaffold Load Requirements 4
Bracing the Assembly 5
Maximum Design Forces 6
Ledgers 7
Couplers and Wall Ties 8
Jacks and Castors 9
Hop Ups 10

Stair Stringers 11

Steel Planks and Lap Plates 12

Standards and Standard Tension Capacity 13

Certification 14

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 Ringlock Node Connection

Ringlock node connection consists of Standards with rosettes every 0.5m and horizontal
members with a cast end captive wedge (Ledger and Transom). When connected together,
the Ledger end and rosette create a very strong connection. It is this connection that
transmits forces throughout the scaffold structure.

The Ringlock rosette has a diameter of 123mm and has been manufactured with 8 slots,
4 small and 4 large. The smaller slots represent the 90 degree angle at which Ledgers and
Transoms are installed. The larger trapezoidal slots accommodate the Diagonal Bay Braces.

If the need arises, the Ledgers can be installed in the larger slots, allowing up to 15 degrees of
rotation. This provides added flexibility to clear obstacles when necessary.

To Make A Connection

1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3

4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6

As the wedge head is pushed over the rosette, the wedge drops automatically into the
recess. The ledger end is immediately secured against any possibility of shifting allowing
for a safer 1-man assembly, whatever the height.

The wedge head is matched to the radius of the standard at the front end so forces are
applied to a flat surface and always centrally into the standard.

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Ringlock Scaffold Load Requirements

In Australia, Ringlock is designated in accordance with AS/NZS 1576.1 which prescribes Load Ratings
of Light, Medium and Heavy Duty which are categorised in clause 2.5.3.1.2.

1. Light duty
A total load of 2.2kN (225kg) per bay, which includes a single concentrated load of 1.2kN (120kg).

2. Medium duty
A total load of 4.4kN (450kg) per bay, which includes
a single concentrated load of 1.5kN (150kg).

3. Heavy duty
A total load of 6.6kN (675kg) per bay, which includes a single concentrated load of 2.0kN (200kg).

4. Special duty
The largest intended load but not less than 1kPa.

5. Loading platforms
The working load limit of a loading platform for material or equipment storage shall be the largest
intended load but not less than 5kPa. The imposed action shall include a factor of 1.25
to allow for the effect of impact.

6. Bay extension platform

The load acting on a bay extension platform shall be limited to light duty loading. The total load on the
working platform and the adjacent bay extension platform shall not exceed the duty loading of the
working platform, unless the combined platforms are specifically designed for special duty category.
Protection

ATTENTION! Single person fall arrest devices may be installed to the rosette
connection only using an approved fall arrest device.

No connection to the ledger is permitted.

Connections to the Rosette are permitted within 500mm of a node point only.

Suitable lateral restraint of the scaffold structure must be achieved prior to

Fall

connection of fall arrest devices.

Please consult with the temporary works engineer if in doubt.

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Bracing the Assembly

The Ringlock Node connection provides positive connection to every joint between standards and
ledgers. To provide a safe, secure access structure, it is important to install diagonal braces as soon
as the arrangement is being assembled. Bracing satisfies 2 conditions. It provides nodal restraint and
resists external forces. Providing the worst condition is catered for and both conditions are satisfied.

1. Diagonal braces unidirectional in tower form:

• Bracing to be maximum 1 in 5 bays.
• All end bays must be braced.
• Alternate bracing arrangements are required for load bearing or falsework scaffolds.
• Please consult with the temporary works engineer if in doubt.

2. Alternate Falsework bracing scheme:

• Bracing must be installed such that each row of standards is braced in two directions.
• To achieve the loads in the falsework/ load bearing data table (?) Bracing must be installed at
node connection levels and be continuous to the lowest node point.
• General Guidance note: When using Ringlock system for load bearing of falsework ensure that
the maximum values in the Jack load Vs. height data tables are not exceeded. These values often
govern in high load applications.

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Maximum Design Forces
All permissable loads with γM = 1.1 and γF = 1.5

Nominal force, diagonal brace Bending moment Vertical shear force

Nyz as per table My 105 kNcm Vz 18.5 kN

Nv Vz Vz

My My

Normal force Horizontal shear force

N 23.9 kN Vy 10.8 kN

Vy Vy

Nv
N N

Diagonal Bay Brace 2.0m Lift Height Load Rating

Bay length (m) Tension / Nyz (kN) Compression / Nyz (kN)

0.73 12.20 11.90

1.09 12.20 11.90

1.40 12.20 11.80

1.57 12.20 11.60

2.07 12.20 11.10

2.57 12.20 9.20

3.07 12.20 7.70

The below design resistances of Ringlock must be adhered to when designing an assembly
arrangement. Permissible loads (or Safe Working Loads) are obtained by dividing the design
resistance by 1.5 (=y).

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Ledgers

O Ledgers
LENGTH POINT LOAD UDL
(m) V (kN) w (kN/m) WLL Safety Factor
0.7 11.7 27.1 2.0
1.1 6.7 12.3 2.0
1.4 6.0 8.5 2.0
1.5 5.0 6.4 2.0
2.0 4.0 3.7 2.0
2.6* 0.3 - 2.0
*For use as edge protection only, i.e. Handrail/midrail

U Ledgers
LENGTH POINT LOAD UDL
(m) V (kN) w (kN/m) WLL Safety Factor
0.7 9.0 21.4 2.0
1.1* 9.5 17.1 2.0
*Strengthened Transom

(V)

(W)

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Couplers & Wall Ties

Couplers
ITEM NUT TORQUE (Nm) Working Load Limit (V in kN)
Single V Coupler 54 + 6.25
Double V Coupler 54 + 6.25
*Note: WLL Safety Factor = 2.0

Wall Ties
ITEM NUT TORQUE (Nm) Working Load Limit (V in kN)
Single Coupler Wall Tie 54 + 6.25 kN
Double Coupler Wall Tie 54 + 6.25 kN
*Note: WLL Safety Factor = 2.0

Double V Coupler Double Coupler Wall Tie

(v)

(v)

Single V Coupler Single Coupler Wall Tie

(v)

(v)

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Jacks & Castors

ITEM MAXIMUM EXTENSION (mm) AXIAL COMPRESSION (WLL) V (kn)

Solid Base Jack 500 48
Swivel Base Jack 500 49.6
Solid U-Head Jack 500 30
Solid Jack with Castors 500 7

Note: No eccentricity is considered in the above tabulated values. For all values tabulated above WLL safety factor = 2.0

Solid Base Jack Solid U-Head Jack

(V) (V)

Swivel Base Jack Solid Jack w/ Castors

(V) (V)

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Hop Ups

Ringlock Hop Ups are available for quickly widening scaffolding bays and for converting projecting
building parts and eaves. The 3BHB 1.09 m wide is used for widening birdcage scaffolding.
Transverse ledger at the height of the lower bracket connection is required.

Permissible load of Ringlock Hop Ups, K 2000+ and LW

Bay 1BHB 2BHB 3BHB with bracing ledger

length
w (m) Without support With
support

Perm con- Perm Load Perm con- Perm Load Load Perm con- Perm Load
centrated uniformly class* centrated uniformly class class* centrated uniformly class*
load on distributed load on distribut- load (kN) distribut-
spigot (kN) load on spigot (kN) ed load on ed load on
bracket bracket bracket
deck (kN/ deck (kN/ deck (kN/
m2) m2) m2)

2.07 2.6 6.7 5 2.2 3.4 3 6 5.2 4.2 3

2.57 5.7 4 2.6 5 3.3

3.07 4.3 4 2.1 4 2.7

Please note, the concentrated loaded quoted and the uniformly

distributed load on the hop up deck must not act simultaneously.
The load classes quoted apply to the use of steel decks. The
permissible loads quoted apply for decks double-sided.
*Nominal loads only, not a partial area load.

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Stair Stringers

Stairway Stringer 500 9 steps

The Stairway stringer 500 offers 2.0 m storey height and is used Stairway dimensions:
in non-public areas, e.g. as access to the construction site, as Riser s = 20.0 cm
non-public road crossings during construction work or as additional Tread a = 27.5 cm
escape stairway tower. In special cases it also can be used in public Undercut u = 4.5 cm
areas.

Live load of the stair stringer 500

Length of steps (m) Perm. p on the steel decks (kN/m2)
Steel deck, one sided Steel deck, double sided

1.09 12.8 6.1

1.50
200
1.40 9.8 4.7

1.57 8.7 4.2 2.57

2.07 6.5 3.1

2.57 5.2 2.4

Stairway Stringer 750 8 steps

The Stairway 750 has the option to add child-safety guardrails Stairway dimensions:
and is intended for both temporary and permanent stair access in Riser s = 16.6 cm
public areas. Typically applications are as road-crossings or internal Tread a = 31.0 cm
temporary stairs during building work. Undercut u = 1.0 cm

Live load of the stair stringer 750

Length of steps (m) Perm. p on the steel decks (kN/m2)
Steel deck, one sided Steel deck, double sided
0.166

1.09 20.5 9.9

1.00

1.40 15.7 7.6

2.57

1.57 14.0 5.8

2.07 10.5 5.0

2.57 8.4 4.0

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Facade Scaffolding

Permissible Working Height

4m Tie Pattern 2m Tie Pattern

41m/s Ultimate Wind 41m/s Ultimate Wind

Live Load No. of 2m Lifts No. of 2m Lifts No. of 2m Lifts No. of 2m Lifts
Sheeted Un-sheeted Sheeted Un-sheeted

Light Duty 25

Medium Duty 23

Heavy Duty 21

Facade 4m Tie Pattern, Sheeted 2m Tie Pattern, Sheeted

Opening 41m/s Ultimate Wind 41m/s Ultimate Wind

30% Open Tie Load Normal Tie Load Parallel Tie Load Normal Tie Load Parallel
to facade to facade to facade to facade

7.2kN 2.25kN

Add diagrams (tie patterns)

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Steel Planks and Lap Plates

Compared to a wooden plank, the steel plank is durable, non-flammable,

non-slip and also lower weight.
Steel Planks
DUTY RATING STEEL PLANK
0.32m WIDE

Light Duty

Medium Duty

Heavy Duty
In accordance with AS/NZS 1576.1. Note: WLL Safety Factor = 2.0 for all planks

Length (m) Point Load V (kN) UDL

W (kN/m) WLL Safety Factor
0.7 11.7 27.1 2.0
1.1 6.7 12.3 2.0
1.4 6.0 8.5 2.0
1.5 5.0 6.4 2.0
2.0 4.0 3.7 2.0

Lap Plates

500
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LAP PLATE
Issue date: 26/10/2021 Certified
AND
Compliant

Certificate of
Compliance
Ringlock System Scaffold Designation (Australia)

Assessment
The RINGLOCK system scaffold system is tested and capacity determined as per the
requirements of the following Australian standards:
• AS/NZS 1576.1:2010 - Scaffold - General Requirements
• ASNZS 1576.2-2009 Scaffolding - Couplers and accessories
• ASNZS 1576.3-2015 Scaffolding - Prefab and tube-and-coupler scaffolding

TEST REPORTS ASSESSED

1955-8 - ALS Industrial
BCTL-19062 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL-19103 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL-19106 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20005 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20006 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20009 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20010 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20012 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20013 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20014 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
BCTL- 20066 - Building Construction Test Laboratory
2018/07/QC/004 - Garg Tube Export LLP
SYM200092 - Sinclair X-Ray Inspection Services
SYM200083.2 - Sinclair X-Ray Inspection Services
NM12-2359.3 - Sinclair X-Ray Inspection Services
2020 52 03 - Solid Dynamics Engineering
2020 03 03 - Solid Dynamics Engineering

ALPHA ENG CERTIFICATION

For, and on behalf of, Alpha Construction Engineering Solutions:

Andrew Antonelli
Consultant Engineer, BEng (Civil) MIEAust NER RPEQ

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