Industrial and construction scaffolding must safely carry people and materials and provide a stable working environment for them. The floorboards play a key role in this, as they must absorb bending and compressive loads as well as dynamic forces. They should provide secure footing as well as offer comfort when kneeling to work. Furthermore, the floor must be weather-resistant, easy to maintain, and durable.
PolymerPark’s VarioLineComposite scaffolding decks meet all these requirements and set the standard for scaffolding decks for mobile outdoor use.
Technical information
PolymerPark's composite scaffolding decks offer high levels of safety and are extremely durable. Their properties remain consistent even after 10 years, with no hidden defects.
The energy absorption is five times higher than conventional plywood decks, and even under excessive loads, they do not collapse in total failure. The decks have been extensively tested by national certification authorities (e.g., DIBT in Germany).
Previously used materials for scaffolding decks are heavier than VarioLineComposite decks.
This makes erecting scaffolds easier and allow them to better comply with ergonomic requirements.
VarioLineComposite scaffolding decks are available in various mechanical designs – suitable for load classes 1 to 6 according to DIN EN 12811. This selection of VarioLineComposite decks allows them to be tailored to the specific scaffolding system. Depending on the requirements, the deck can be designed to be stiffer and stronger without adding excessive weight or cost.
Scaffold decks made from VarioLineComposites are waterproof and chemically resistant, meaning they won't swell or rot at cut edges or drill holes. They also have no adhesive joints making delamination a non-issue. Outdoor storage is possible without any problems. The material properties remain consistent, reducing hazards and significantly reducing the amount of inspection required.
While previously all cut edges and holes had to be sealed with plywood, this is completely eliminated with VarioLineComposites. Furthermore, unlike honeycomb panels, no special riveting or screwing techniques are required.
Long-lasting components don't require costly replacement. The VarioLineComposite scaffold deck reduces downtime, and the effort required to replace the panels thanks to its long service life.
After work, the composite components can be easily cleaned with a high-pressure-cleaner, making them quickly ready for use again. Short maintenance downtimes lead to longer usage times and higher profitability – a win for everyone.
The core of VarioLineComposite scaffolds is designed to take high loads while still being light - this is achieved with the trademark integral foam technology by PolymerPark.
Onto this core the special designed - endless, high fibre content - structural decks are welded that in turn allows them to withstand extreme loads without rupture or delamination.
The antislip top surface is the secure "interface" with the people working on it.
The backside is protected and offers options for an individual colour or CI-marking.
Thanks to the choice of materials and the construction the properties stay consistent over time. The mechanical properties remain flawless even after years of use.
Even in typical problem areas such as rivet holes under lashes or hinges and profile fastenings, VarioLineComposite scaffold decks show no deterioration of properties. Thus, they ensure maximum safety – for years to come.
The VarioLineComposite scaffold decking system is characterized by a unique performance profile. It can be machined and installed as easily as plywood, yet offers the mechanical strength and durability of aluminium.
This means that any system currently covered with plywood can be immediately upgraded with the use of VarioLineComposites.
For almost 15 years, the VarioLineComposite scaffolding deck has proven its quality and cost-effectiveness. More than 1,500,000 m² have proven their worth in use, and almost none of them have reached the end of their service life due to wear and tear. Durability means cost-effectiveness - means return on invest.
We're setting new standards in sustainability and CO2 footprint reduction. The material is made 100% from post-consumer plastic waste and is fully recyclable.
After use, we ourselves take back the products, recycle them, and process them into new products. This reduces the floor's carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to aluminium and 40% compared to plywood.
Result is that scaffolding manufacturers significantly improve sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
PolymerPark’s composites are designed, material selected, and composed in such a way that they can be recycled into new composite products. To achieve this, we take back production waste and the products themselves after their long service life, reprocess them, and reuse the recovered material.
The material cycle is closed, and our composites are truly CIRCULAR composites.
As composites specialists with an in-house development and application team, we support scaffolding system manufacturers in the selection and optimization of composite scaffolding decks. With the experience of several certification processes (like DIBT) we offer in-depth advice and services that accompany you in optimizing and certifying your scaffolding systems.
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