How to look at hollow section tubes used for frame scaffolding?

Generally speaking, frame scaffolding is one of the most common types of scaffolding, often seen on construction sites worldwide. In the current steel pipe market, there are a variety of hollow section tubes available in several different configurations, from a section that contains both a ladder and a walk-through portal to sections that are totally walk-through and sections that resemble a ladder.

When it comes to construction projects, hollow section tubes are used in many building types from small storage units to skyscrapers in big cities. For example, they are used to create the foundation of large buildings as well as other framework. In practical applications, round steel pipe and square steel pipe are often seen as one of important building materials in the construction trade. Today, China hollow section tubes also offer advantages of corrosion protection in applications. Some hollow sections have rounded corners resulting in a better protection than that with sharp corners. This is especially true for the joints in circular hollow sections where there is a smooth transition from one section to another. Meanwhile, this better protection increases the protection period of coatings against corrosion.

Rectangular steel pipe is another one popular type of hollow section tubes in the current steel pipe market. Rectangular steel pipes are sometimes preferred for architectural aesthetics in exposed structures in construction field due to its flat square surfaces. Furthermore, Rectangular steel pipe is fire resistant and does not warp, twist, split, swell or shrink. It resists dry rot and mildew, termites and carpenter ants. For increased fire resistance, the exterior of the product may be sprayed with a fire retardant material. In addition, rectangular steel pipe can be readily bent, formed, punched, and drilled. New and improved methods to fasten rectangular steel pipe or to other materials are making its use simpler and fabrication faster.

Unlike other structural steel materials, galvanized steel is immediately ready for use when it is delivered. No additional preparation of the surface is required, no time-consuming inspections, additional painting or coatings are needed. Once the structure is assembled, contractors can immediately begin the next stage of construction without having to worry about the galvanized steel materials. If you choose galvanized steel pipe for frame scaffolding, you can avoid the cost of maintaining and replacing corroded pipes. With galvanized pipe, your pipes can last a lot longer than a non galvanized one, which will save you a lot of money in the project.