20ft aluminium scaffolding tubes

This item is available in 20ft (6.0m) lengths.

There are various ways to connect alloy tubes using different connectors

• Fixing alloy tubes end to end is where you use an expanding scaffold joint pin that is inserted into either end of the aluminium tubes and tightened.
• Creating permanent handrails or racking – Q-Clamps are generally recommended for this type of structure; the alloy tubes are placed in various Q-Clamps and secured using grub screws and an allen key.
• Temporary framework aluminium tubes can be connected at 90-degree angles using a double coupler or at any angle using a swivel coupler.

The outside diameter of an alloy tube is 48.3mm.

The nominal wall thickness of an alloy tube is 4mm.

A 20ft alloy tube weighs approximately 10kg,

Other things aluminium tubes can be used for are:

• Staging.
• Lighting.
• Poles for security lights and cameras.
• Signage.
• Stair rails.
• Pedestrian rails.
• Tent poles.
• Chair frames.
• Outdoor tables.

This type of tube has many benefits when used within a scaffolding structure; here are some of the benefits below:

• They are lighter than steel, making them easier to load, transport and install.
• Good strength-to-weight ratio.
• Has excellent corrosion resistance.
• Superior manoeuvrability helps work to be completed more effectively and faster.
• This metal will not break or crack when under pressure, subject to relevant loadings.

Other names given to aluminium tubes are:

• Alloy tubes.
• Aluminium pipes.
• Metal poles.
• 6082 tube.
• Ali tubes.

Galvanised steel poles are up to three times stronger than tubes made from aluminium. However, aluminium is much lighter than steel and so is easier to handle.

Steel tubes are galvanised and will generally last the same length of time as an aluminium tube. However, alloy metal has a natural resistance to rust and corrosion and an additional protective aluminium oxide layer.

An aluminium tube weighs approximately 1 third of a galvanised steel tube, making it easier to lift and manoeuvre. Alloy tubes are a lighter option for handrails or edge protection, especially at higher levels, as they are much easier to raise than steel. Galvanised steel scaffold tubes have a tensile and yield strength far more than an alloy tube, making them better suited for weight-bearing structures.