Cup Lock Manual

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Users Manual
Introduction
WSL CUPLOCK is the worlds most widely used
system scaffold. It is a fully painted/galvanised multipurpose steel scaffold system suitable for providing
general access and supporting vertical loads.
CUPLOCKs key feature is its unique circular node
point which allows up to 4 horizontals to be
connected to a
vertical in a single fastening action -making it
probably the fastest and safest system available.
The comprehensive range of CUPLOCK components
allows it to be used with traditional scaffold boards or
battens. It can be used to create a huge range of access
and support structures, staircase towers, circular
scaffolds, loading towers and mobile towers.
7 Tank phosphating is the finest practical coating that
can be applied to a scaffold system, providing a long
working life and better handling. WSL CUPLOCK is
manufactured to strict quality standards.
This manual has been designed to enable
CUPLOCK users to become proficient in
planning and erecting conventional CUPLOCK
scaffolds. It provides comprehensive details
of components and guidance on the
design and erection of access and
support structures.
CUPLOCK Scaffolding System

WSL CUPLOCK Formwork Support System
The erection and application instructions
Advantages
contained in this booklet are the recommended
Maximum leg load of 75* kN with a max grid
methods to be used for WSL CUPLOCK
spacing of 2.5m x 2.5m.
products.
* Maximum leg load is dependant on a set of
The technical instructions contained in this
conditions with regard to bracing, Ledger/
brochure must be accurately followed to achieve
Transom spacing, load eccentricity, extension
the correct function of the product. Any deviation
of Adjustable Bases and U-Heads and out of
from the recommended principles shown
plumb of the system. Simple and efficient
in this brochure may require a separate design
interconnection of Ledgers and braces.
and/or verification by the WSL Engineering
Standards produced from 48.3 mm dia high
Department.
strength tube available in lengths up to 3.0m.

Painted/Galvanised components for durability.
The illustrations in these assembly instructions
(all threaded components are zinc plated not
are guidelines only.
galvanised)
Only WSL CUPLOCK Standards and WSL
Choice of bay (grid) sizes to allow maximum
CUPLOCK Adjustable Bases/Adjustable U-Head
capacity of leg load to be developed.
Assemblies must be used in the support
Area below formwork can be decked out to
structure.
provide access or working platforms during
The use of CUPLOCK Standards or any other
erection and dismantling of soffit form.
Adjustable Bases anywhere in the arrangement
Fully systemised for ease of erection.
reduces the leg load capacity of the structure to
Minimum components and fittings. All parts
that of the Standard CUPLOCK system and/or to
are interchangeable.
the capacity of the Adjustable Base used.
Diagonal braces snap on to Ledgers at node
Maximum capacities are only applicable for
points and are easily dismantled by means of a
equipment in good order and free from defects.
quick release trigger.

Designed and manufactured in accordance
with required Standards.
Important
the CUPLOCK locking procedure
At the heart of the CUPLOCK system is its unique nodepoint locking device. This enables up to four horizontals
to be loosely but safely connected to the standard then
locked into position with a single hammer blow. The
system uses no loose clips, bolts or wedges.
The locking device is formed by fixed lower cups, welded
to the standards at 0.5m intervals, and sliding upper
cups which drop over the blade ends of the horizontals
and rotate to lock them firmly into place giving a positive,
rigid connection.
It is this revolutionary node point which makes WSL

CUPLOCK faster and simpler to erect than any other
system scaffold. Once a CUPLOCK structure is based
out and levelled, subsequent lifts are automatically
erected square and horizontal.
The lack of loose components makes the system easy to
use and exceptionally robust - its painted/galvanised
finish making it virtually immune to corrosion and
damage.
Code
wt.(Kg)
WSLCUPLOCK 3.0 Standard
CLS01
15.2
CLS02
12.7
CLS03
10.3
CLS04
7.9
CLS05
5.5
420
500
500
500
500
Name
500
WSL CUPLOCK Spigoted Standards (Verticals)

There are five basic sizes of spigotted WSL CUPLOCK Standards.
Made from 48.3mm diameter x 3.2mm thick high grade steel tube, all standards incorporate lower
fixed cups at 0.5m intervals with captive rotating top-cups securing up to 4 components. The
lowest bottom cup is 80mm from the base of the standard to give the scaffold improved structural
strength and reduce the need for base bracing in support structures. Access Standards
incorporate a 150mm spigot at the top to allow the vertical connection of further standards.
Provision for a locking pin is also provided. (CUPLOCK Support Standards do not have this spigot
-allowing the insertion of jacks with various support components).
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One of the key strengths of the CUPLOCK system is the simplicity of the component range.
Basic horizontals and verticals form the core of all structures. However, with the addition
of a small number of special components, complex scaffolds can be constructed which
safely address awkward access requirements.
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wt.(Kg)
WSLCUPLOCK 3.0 Open Ended Standard
CLS06
14.5
CLS07
12.0
CLS08
9.6
CLS09
7.2
CLS10
4.8
CLS11
2.4
1
3
2
500
80
500
Components in WSL CUPLOCKS

1: Spigot.
2: Heavy malleable casted top cup.
3: Bottom cup.
500
Code
500
Name
500
WSL Standards (Verticals) Open Ended

There are six basic sizes of open WSL CUPLOCK Standards.
Made from 48.3mm diameter x 3.2mm thick high grade steel tube, all standards incorporate lower
fixed cups at 0.5m intervals with captive rotating top-cups securing up to 4 components. The
lowest bottom cup is 80mm from the base of the standard to give the scaffold improved structural
strength and reduce the need for base bracing in support structures.
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WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
Ledgers/Horizontals
CUPLOCK Ledgers are used as the main horizontal connecting members for the WSL CUPLOCK system.
The Ledgers are manufactured from 48.3 mm O.D. tube with forged steel blade ends which locate into bottom cups of the Standards
and are locked in place by the corresponding top cups.
Ledgers are available in various lengths to provide the desired grid dimension when used with WSL CUPLOCK Standards for formwork
support or Access Work System. Cuplock ledgers are available in B Class pipe as per customer requirement.
Name
Code
Wt.(Kg.)
B Class
Code
Wt.(Kg.)
A Class
CUPLOCK Ledger 2.50
CLL01
9.0
CLL08
7.8
CUPLOCK Ledger 2.00
CLL02
7.1
CLL09
6.3
CUPLOCK Ledger 1.8
CLL03
6.5
CLL10
5.7
CUPLOCK Ledger 1.5
CLL04
5.5
CLL11
4.8
CUPLOCK Ledger 1.25
CLL05
4.5
CLL12
4.0
CUPLOCK Ledger 1.2
CLL06
4.4
CLL13
3.9
CUPLOCK Ledger 1.0
CLL07
3.8
CLL14
3.3
Transoms
CUPLOCK Transoms made out of 50x50x5mm angle are used as a horizontal connecting member for the WSL CUPLOCK support
system when a working platform is required, providing that it is not located in a position where system diagonal bracing is also required,
as the braces cannot attach to a Transom, alternatively non system bracing may be used.
Transoms are fabricated from twin structural steel angles fixed back to back with a drop forged blade attached to each end.
The Transom secures to the Standard in the same manner as the Ledger. The outward standing bottom leg of the angles supports the
steel planks in a captive manner to provide working platforms.
Available in various lengths to suit a range of support grids and applications.
Name
Code
Wt.(Kg.)
CUPLOCK Transom 2.5
CLT01
18.94
CUPLOCK Transom 2.0
CLT02
15.14
CUPLOCK Transom 1.8
CLT03
13.62
CUPLOCK Transom 1.5
CLT04
11.34
CUPLOCK Transom 1.3
CLT05
9.82
CUPLOCK Transom 1.2
CLT06
9.06
CUPLOCK Transom 1.0
CLT07
7.54
WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
Intermediate Transoms
Intermediate Transoms provide mid-bay support for 38mm scaffold boards by spanning between the inner and outer ledgers. The jaw
section at each end is turned downwards to prevent dislocation. One end is provided with an integral locking device to prevent any
movement along the ledgers during use. In addition to the standard 1.3m wide unit, shorter Intermediate Transoms are available for use
where scaffold boards require support between hop-up brackets. They span between the inside ledger of the main scaffold and the
ledger linking the hop-up brackets. For use with 2 board and 3 board hopup brackets respectively.
Name
Code
Wt.(Kg.)
CUPLOCK Intermediate Transom 2.5
CLI 01
12.59
CLI 02
10.99
CLI 03
9.39
CLI 04
8.75
CLI 05
7.79
CLI 06
7.15
CLI 07
6.83
CLI 08
6.19
Inside Board Transom: 1 and 2 Board

Drop into place over the ledgers and are secured with a locking device to prevent movement. Act as conventional transoms but extend
beyond the inside ledger to provide intermediate support to one or two inside boards.
Description
Code
Overall
Weight
1-Board
CLIBT01
1.570
9.0
2-Board
CLIBT02
1.850
11.5
length (m)
(kg)
Locking device
Inside Board Supports
Single Board Support
Locates in the cup joint and provides support for a single inside board at a vertical. It replaces the inside board transom at that point.
Code
CLIBS01
Overall length (m)

0.26
Weight (kg)
1.5
WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
Hop-up Brackets
Designed to increase the overall width of the working platform to seven or eight boards by
supporting two or three additional boards beyond the inner face of the scaffold. They
incorporate a cup joint at the outside end to allow the fitting of an inside ledger which links the
hop-up brackets and supports intermediate transoms. Also incorporates a facility to support a
handrail post.
Description
Code
3-Board
2-Board
CLHB01
CLHB02
Overall
length (m)
0.815
0.585
Weight
(kg)
7.7
6.3
Return Device
A conventional blade end connected to a hook section which locates over the ledger on the
adjacent return elevation to provide a corner connection. Used in pairs.
Code
Weight (kg)
CLRD01
1.15
Swivel Face Brace

Provides face bracing on a CUPLOK access scaffold. Each brace has swivelling blade ends to
allow for easy location within the node joint. As only one blade end can be located in each
joint, parallel bracing is employed rather than the dogleg or zig-zag method.
Description
Code
Weight
Overall
(Kg)
length (m)
1.8 x 1.5m
CLSFB1
8.7
2.396
1.8 x 2.0m
CLSFB2
9.8
2.744
2.5 x 1.5m
CLSFB3
10.7
2.969
2.5 x 2.0m
CLSFB4
11.5
3.255
L
Y
Swivel blade
WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
Handrail Post
For use with Hop-up Brackets, staircase towersand on support scaffolds if
required. Incorporates
cup joints to allow the location of ledgers to form guard rails.
Code
Overall length (m)
CLHP01
Weight (kg)
1.150
4.8
The Omega Batten system incorporates all the main CUPLOCK components but
replaces the tubular transom with a special Omega unit into which special boards
or battens slot to provide a secure, flush work platform.No intermediate transoms
are required as stronger battens are used in place of scaffold boards.Battens are
either 63mm thick (timber) or 57mm (steel).
Omega Transom
Provides a firm location for the Omega Battens.
The specially designed Omega section provides a very strong supporting platform
and prevents the battens from moving. Forged blade ends locate into the cup joint
of the vertical in the normal way. Both the 2.5 and 1.8m Omega Transoms can be
used when CUPLOCK is erected to form a birdcage access scaffold using timber
or steel battens, or on mobile access towers in modular sizes.
Size
Code
(M)
Overall
Weight
length (m)
(kg)
0.8
CLOT01
0.752
3.9
1.3
CLOT02
1.252
6.6
1.8
CLOT03
1.752
10.0
WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
Ladder Access Transom
A square-section transom with an Omega profile across part of its width to support short battens behind a ladder opening. It has a claw
at one end and a half coupler at the other to ensure secure positioning along the ledgers. Must only be used in conjunction with Omega
transoms.
Code
Overall length (m)
Weight (kg)
CLLT01
1.3
9.3
Return Transom
A transom with a steel hook profile which locates over the ledger of the adjacent return scaffold, linking the two sections together. The
other side of the transom incorporates a conventional Omega section to receive timber or steel battens.
Code
Length (m)
Weight (kg)
CLRT01
1.3
8.6
Omega Single Board Support

Locates at the cup joint and provides support for a single inside batten.
Code
CLOB01
Overall length (m)

0.267
Weight (kg)
2.3
Omega Hop-up Bracket

Designed to increase the overall width of the working platform to seven or eight Battens by supporting two or three additional battens
beyond the inner face of the scaffold. It incorporates a cup joint at the far end to allow the fitting of an inside
ledger which links the hop-up brackets to prevent movement. It also incorporates an opening to support a handrail post.
Description
Code
3-Board
2-Board
CLOHB01
CLOHB02
Overall
length (m)
0.815
0.585
Weight
(kg)
7.6
6.6
WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
Omega Two and Three Board Corner Units
Provides an external corner support 2 or 3 battens wide. For use between hop-up brackets. Infill with timber, cut to fit.
Description
Code
Length (m)
2-Board
CLOBC01
6.6
3-Board
CLOBC02
9.3
Weight (kg)
Timber Battens
63mm thick and of 225mm nominal width. Weights shown are approximate at 20% moisture content.
Description
1.3m
Code
TB01
Weight
Overall
(kg)
length (m)
9.5
1.250
1.8m
TB02
13.0
1.750
2.5m
TB03
18.0
2.450
Steel Battens
CUPLOCK Galvanised Steel Battens are 57mm thick and 238mm wide. They incorporate a non-skid perforated surface for slip
resistance in poor weather.
Description
Code
1.3m
1.8m
2.5m
SB01
SB02
SB03
Weight
(kg)
6.7
9.11
12.4
Overall
length (m)
1.250
1.750
2.450
Toeboard Clips
Timber
For use with timber battens only. Locates around the standards and sits on the 'top-hat' section of the Omega transom
Code
Weight (kg)
Size (mm)
TCT01
1.0
150 x 120 x 171
Toeboard Clips
Steel
For use with steel battens only. Locates around the standards and locks the toeboard rigidly into position
Code
Weight (kg)
TCS01
1.0
WSL CUPLOCK
Scaffolding System
End Toeboard Clip
Locates on the Omega Transom. For use with timber or steel battens.
Code
Weight (kg)
ETC01
1.5
CUPLOCK Tie Bars

Tie bars are used to interlock the ends of Platform Brackets and to provide a means of
preventing the Planks from sliding off the end of the bracket. The studs at the end of the tie locate into slots in the Platform Brackets.
CUPLOCK Tie Bar 0.61m
CUPLOCK Transom Beam

Transom Beams are designed for special duty load applications. Allows high deck capacity and large grid patterns.
CUPLOCK Transom Beam 1.80m
CUPLOCK Transom Beam 2.50m
CUPLOCK Transom Truss

The Transom Truss is designed for high capacity loading platforms and overhead protective structures. Connects at 4 points, enhancing
the rigidity of the scaffold. Consult WSL Engineering Department for load capacity details.
CUPLOCK Transom Truss 1.80m
Typical Tubular
Cuplock Access Layouts
This section illustrates the methods in which CUPLOCK can be used to create returns and inside board platforms.
In most cases, these will overcome the problems of corners and projections which could prevent the scaffold being erected close to the
building Corner Return using the Return Device Corners can be made using the Return Device to link the two scaffold runs. It hooks
over the ledger of the adjacent return elevation allowing a fly past which eliminates the need for non-standard bays.
Corner Return using a 1.3m square bay
The scaffold can incorporate a 1.3m square bay to form the corner. Note the positioning of the 1.3m Intermediate Transom to allow two
runs of scaffold boards to butt together at right angles without overlapping.
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Adjustable Base &

U Jacks
Adjustable Base
The Adjustable Base is used with all scaffold systems and some formwork systems.
It has a solid stem of 32mm, 36mm nominal diameter which has a nut restraint to ensure the stem always has a minimum engagement
into the Standard of 150mm.
Adjustable Base (Solid) Form/Scaf
The adjustable base is also made of 4mm thick pipe, 38mm outer diameter with threading with rolling machine.
32mm solid rod with base plate 150X150X6

Length-A
(mm)
225
325
Length-B
(mm)
125
125
Weight
(kg)
3.5
4.1

Code
36ABJ 01
36ABJ 02
36ABJ 03
36ABJ 04
Size
(mm)
350mm
450mm
550mm
650mm
Length-A
(mm)
225
325
400
500
Length-B
(mm)
125
125
150
150
Weight
(kg)
3.8
4.6
5.4
6.2
Length B
32ABJ 01
32ABJ 02
Size
(mm)
350mm
450mm
Length A
Code

Code
38ABJ 01
38ABJ 02
38ABJ 03
38ABJ 04
38ABJ 05
Size
(mm)
350mm
450mm
550mm
650mm
750mm
Length-A
(mm)
225
325
400
500
600
Length-B
(mm)
125
125
150
150
150
Weight
(kg)
2.7
3.0
3.3
3.8
4.1
15
0
0
15
6mm
plate
Adjustable Base & U Jacks

Adjustable U-Head/Stirup Head
The Adjustable U-Head is used with scaffold systems & formwork systems.
It has a solid stem of 36mm nominal diameter which has a nut restraint to ensure the stem always has a minimum engagement into the
Standard of 150mm.
The U-Head is capable of accepting twin 100mm wide bearers.
Adjustable U-Head (Solid) Form/Scaf

Code
32ABJ 01
32ABJ 02
Size
(mm)
350mm
450mm
Length-A
(mm)
225
325
Length-B
(mm)
125
125
Weight
(kg)
3.7
4.3
Holes
for nailng
10
36ABJ 01
36ABJ 02
36ABJ 03
36ABJ 04
Size
(mm)
350mm
450mm
550mm
650mm
Length-A
(mm)
225
325
400
500
Length-B
(mm)
125
125
150
150
Weight
(kg)
4.6
5.4
6.2
7.0

Code
38ABJ 01
38ABJ 02
38ABJ 03
38ABJ 04
38ABJ 05
Size
(mm)
350mm
450mm
550mm
650mm
750mm
Length-A
(mm)
225
325
400
500
600
Length-B
(mm)
125
125
150
150
150
Weight
(kg)
2.9
3.2
3.5
3.8
4.1
Length B
Code
Length A
75
12
travel
adjustment
General Technical and

Application Access
Work System
Working Load Limits
Transoms
** Note:
Loads W and P shown are not simultaneous loads.
The Transom Working Load Limits shown in the table. Typically, this
limitation applies to working platform widths equal to transom size 'L'
shown.
Cross Section of Transoms

1.0 - 2.50m
Transom
CUPLOCK Transom Beams and Transom Trusses

Transom Beam
Transom
Section
1.8m & 2.5m

Transom Truss
1.8
3.00m
2.5m
Section for all Trusses
P = Working Load Limit for Point Load

W = Working Load Limit for Uniformly
Distributed Load
General Notes:
1 Working Load Limits (P & W) may be
limited by other components or assemblies.
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Access Work System
Planks
225
65
L
All Planks meet point load requirement specifi ed for Heavy Duty Loading to AS1576.1
The sum of individual loads applied to planks must not exceed the Duty Live Load for the platform per bay.
L (m)
1.25
1.80
2.5
P (kN)
4.1
2.8
2.1
Diagonal Braces
P?
Shear Capacity
of Cup
4.4kN
For all standard sizes
P ? 17kN
P ? 17kN
Platform Brackets
P ? 2.0kN
P ? 2.0kN
P ? 2.0kN
Total Load ? 34 kN Max
1 Plank
2 Plank
3 Plank
P = Working Load Limit for Point Load W = Working Load Limit for Uniformly Distributed Load
General Notes:
1 Working Load Limits (P & W) may be limited by other components or assemblies.
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Access Work System
Applied Load < WLL
Formwork Applications
General
Footings and/or foundation shall be satisfactory to support the imposed loads and prevent differential
settlement.
All Standards shall be erected plumb.
After squaring up the initial Standards on the first bay, plan bracing is helpful to hold them during
erection.
Each bay must have Ledgers/Transoms connected at the cup positions nearest the Adjustable Bases or
Adjustable U-Head Assemblies, for example at top and bottom of each leg (and at intermediate
positions at design lift heights).
The most recommended type of falsework is built by having continuous lines of Ledgers in both
directions.
When very long runs of falsework are to be constructed consideration shall be given to dividing the
structure into smaller sections to avoid the build up of adverse tolerances.
No more than one spigot joint per Standard is allowed between vertical lifts of Ledgers/Transoms.
Spigot Joints shall be avoided in Base Lifts.
Joints in Standards should be staggered if possible.
CUPLOK
Open Ended
Standard
Top lift
190
Adjustable
U-Head
Node
110
Base lift
Main lift
Main lift
Bracing
Bracing shall satisfy two conditions:
Spigot
(1) Provide nodal restraint.
Joint
(2) Transfer transverse forces to supports.
Scaffolding requires that each restraining element be designed to transfer a
transverse load equal to the sum of 0.025 times the axial force in the compression member at the location
of the restraint and an additional load equal to half that value for each additional compression member
being restrained, up to a maximum of seven members. This load shall be assumed to act in addition to
other loads.
All nodal points which are considered in defining lift heights shall be restrained.
CUPLOK
Spigotted
The correct amount of bracing shall be calculated, however a minimum amount must always be used.
Standard
This requires one complete bracing system from top to
bottom on each row of Standards, once in every four bays, in each direction.
Bracing can be provided externally (for example, using the permanent structure to act as a brace, in this
case it shall be stated in the project documentation with the magnitude of the force) or internally by the
bracing system.
Bracing shall be installed immediately after each lift has been erected, and as close as possible to the
node points (not more than 100mm from the node point).
Adjustable Base
Transverse loads must act at node points on the Standards where Ledgers/
Transoms are fitted (no secondary bending moments are permitted).
Suitable footing and foundation
If any brace is not continued to the support and is terminated within the structure, the vertical
compression component of the bracing force must be added to all other vertical compression forces and the total shall not exceed the
published WLL. The horizontal component of the force must also be transferred to a suitable support, ie via butting/tying to a suitable
structure or other suitable bracing system as required.
When the formwork deck is not restrained (for example,
CUPLOCK
CUPLOCK
no permanent structure like walls or columns to provide
Standard
Standard
lateral restraint) particular care shall be taken in the
design to restrain the formwork deck and top Adjustable
U-Heads.
Individual towers or narrow falsework systems shall be
fully and effectively braced and the stability of the system
CUPLOK
Ledger/Transom
be investigated in the design. The slenderness ratio of the
system as a whole shall not be greater than that of the
Internal Standard
External Standard
individual compression members.
Plan View

Access Work System
CUPLOCK Standards Formwork Applications
Maximum Bay Size 1.8 m X 1.25 m
Working Load Limits for internal Standards
Working Load Limit (kN)
30
25
2.0m Lift
20
15
10
0
100
200
300
400
500
Adjustable Base/Adjustable U-Head Extension (mm)
30
25
1.5m Lift
20
15
1.5m Lift
10
0
100
200
300
400
500
Adjustable Base/Adjustable U-Head Extension (mm)
40
1.0m Lift
35
1.0m Lift
30
25
1.0m Lift
20
0
100
200
300
400
500
Ad justable Base/Ad justable U-Head Extension (mm )

Notes:
These graphs give Working Load Limits for internal Standards which are erected plumb,
loaded concentrically and effectively braced in the major directions.
For external Standards reduce Working Load Limits by 15%.
These graphs must be read in conjunction with the Guidance Notes on page 11.

Access Work System
CUPLOCK Assembly Recommendations
The following scaffold Assembly Recommendations will give you the foundation principles to assemble a basic scaffold structure.
Through experience with the system, different and more complex configurations can be assembled.
Persons erecting or dismantling the components should be competent in this type of work.
For safety reasons, we recommend that no less than two erectors work as a team to erect CUPLOCK.
Notes:
Where assistance is required in erecting more complex designs other than Standard faade type independent scaffolding and
configurations not shown in these recommendations.
In certain areas scaffolding may be exposed to high winds and as such special precautions regarding tying in and cladding removal
can apply.
In some cases, particular configurations of scaffolds and particular sites may require scaffolders to use safety harnesses and lanyard
systems to provide protection against a fall when erecting the scaffold over a void or lean out from the scaffold or supporting structure
without the protection of a guardrail.
Risk Management
When planning the erection of any scaffolding, a site specific Risk Assessment process must be carried out. Generic Hazard
Identification/Risk Assessments/Control method profiles and Safe Work Methods Statements for the erection, dismantling and the usage
of scaffolding equipment. Hazard Identification and Risk assessments and Safe Work Methods Statements would need to be generated
for specific projects.
Manual Handling
As part of the risk management processes we draw your attention the requirement that scaffolders must, aspart of their competency, be
competent in manual lifting techniques. Therefore, Scaffolders erecting, altering or dismantling scaffolding must follow the manual
handling guidelines published by Regulatory Authorities or other guidelines and codes of practice recognised as being acceptable by
such Regulatory authorities.
Simple Method of Component Connection
Blade ends of horizontal members (Ledgers or

Transoms) are located in the bottom cup. The top
cup is then slid down over the top of the blades and
is rotated until it engages the locking bar.
The top cup is tightened by striking its lugs with a hammer.

The inclined spiral top edge of the top cup acts against a
fixed locking bar on the Standard to wedge the top cup
tightly around the blades providing a positive and rigid
connection.

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CUPLOCK Assembly Recommendations (cont)
1 Before commencing the erection of any CUPLOCK scaffold, care should be taken to see
that the ground is suitable and clear of loose rubble to provide a stable base and clear
access for erection. On soft or made up ground, the scaffold should be erected on adequate
timber soleplates. As a general rule, each soleplate should be long enough so that it
supports at least two Standards. Bricks or masonry blocks are not suitable and should not
be used.
2 Check whether or not platform brackets are required adjacent to the workface. If so, you will
need to make allowance for the width of the platform brackets and increase the distance
between the workface and the closest Standard.
3 Commence erection - where possible - on the highest point of the ground and work down
the incline - this will make levelling easier as the scaffolding progresses horizontally.
4 Lay out the Ledgers and Transoms for the fi rst bay in their approximate positions. Then
insert an Adjustable Base into each of the first pair of Standards.
5 Where foundations are not level use Adjustable Bases and always start erecting the scaffold
from the highest point of the work site. Set the nut of the Adjustable Base near (not at) the
bottom of the threaded stem to allow maximum adjustment as the scaffold progresses to
lower ground levels.
6 Connect the Standards with a Transom in the lowest cup joint, by inserting the blades into
the bottom cups. Approximately level the transom by raising or lowering the Adjustable
Base. Always start the scaffold with a 3 metre Standard on the outside face and a 2 metre
Standard on the inside.
7
With one erector still holding the first pair of Standards, the second erector inserts an
Adjustable Base into the third Standard and connects it to the fi rst pair with a Ledger. The
upper cups can then be dropped temporarily into the locking position. The structure is now
self supporting and the fourth Standard can now be connected by a further Ledger and
Transom and the bay levelled.
8 The bay can now be levelled. Starting from the highest point use a spirit level to adjust the
bases so that Ledgers and Transoms are level. Accuracy in levelling at this stage makes for
a good start.
Do Not Tighten the Top Cups - Yet
9 The bay should now be squared in plan and correctly located in relation to the structure
being scaffolded. Check
Start here at top

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squareness across the diagonally opposite
Standards. Checking squareness is assisted
by placing the recommended number of
Planks between Transoms and ensuring that
Planks sit correctly with an even gap between
the ends of the Planks and the supporting
Transom. If the Standards are moved an
appreciable distance in the squaring up
process, then recheck the levels. Fix a
Diagonal Brace to the outer face and end face
of the first bay. Always start by fixing the brace
to the upper cup first: this makes for safer
handling.
10 The first bay of CUPLOCK is completed by
locating the upper Ledgers and Transoms. Top
cups can now be tightened in this first bay. No
need for heavy hammering. It is now a simple
matter to extend the scaffold structure by
connecting Ledgers, Transoms and Standards
to the existing bay. The top fixing cups can
now be secured with a hammer.
11 The Working Platform can now be constructed
using Scaffold Planks as decking and
toeboards.
12 Now complete the base layout by adding bays
horizontally, levelling and and positioning each
bay as you go before
tightening cups. Continue
the 2m and 3m Standard
combination for the
fullrun.
Note:
Erection & dismantling of
scaffold bays should be
carried out from a fully
decked platform or a
platform of at least two
Planks wide. Refer to local
statutory regulations.
13 Planks are now moved up to fully deck out the
the first lift. When these Planks remain in
place as a Working Platform, Ledgers are
positioned at 0.5m and 1m above the planked
level to form a guardrail and
midrail. For working
platforms, toeboards on the
outer face are also required.
A Mesh Panel which
incorporates a toeboard 1m
high can be used in lieu of a
midrail and toeboard

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2.0m
15 Face Bracing
All scaffolds require a certain amount of
diagonal face bracing to eliminate any tendency
for the scaffold to distort or sway.
Before the scaffold goes beyond the second lift,
Bracing should be added to the outside face
and on the ends.
Braces attach to the outward facing of the cup
on the Standard.
Further bracing must be placed on the scaffold
as it progresses in length and height. Braces
should span from lift level to lift level and cross
over joints in Standards and be positioned all
the way to the top of the scaffold.
max Lift height (typical)
14 Additional lifts can now be constructed by

adding further Standards into spigots of the
Standards of the lower lift and staggering joints
wherever possible. Transoms and Ledgers are
placed at platform levels connecting them with
Ledgers and Transoms. Working levels should
be fully decked out and fitted with guardrails,
midrails and toeboards (or Mesh Panels) at the
required positions.
Fully complete the longitudinal erection of a lift
before progressing to the next lift.
Stagger joints in Standards wherever possible.
If 2.0m Standards were used on the inside face
of the first lift and 3.0m Standards on the
outside face of the first lift and each successive
lift uses Standards of the same height ie: inside
and outside both 3.0m or both 2.5m or 2.0m
then the initial stagger of the joints will remain
through the height of the scaffold.
Typical '? ig ? ag'

Longitudinal Bracing
along external face
Diagonal Braces provide stability to the scaffold and are

used to brace adjacent Standards longitudinally or
transversely. Face Diagonal Braces are positioned in the
end bays of a scaffold run on the external face of the
scaffold. They extend from the first cup near ground level
to the top working level. They are typically arranged in an
alternating (zig-zag) manner to provide more stability to
the scaffold. For scaffold runs exceeding 5 bays in length,
intermediate bracing is required where a maximum of 3
bays can be left unbraced. Variations to this spacing must
be checked by the appropriate designer and specified in
the design layout.
End Diagonal Braces are used between end pair of
Standards in the transverse direction. They extend from
the first cup near ground level to the top working level in
an alternating manner.
Alternative 'Node to Node'

type Longitudinal Bracing
pattern along external face
3 Bays max
Unbraced
Transverse
Bracing
at ends

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16 TIES
It is essential that scaffolds be tied to the building or suitable structure to prevent inwards or outwards movement of the scaffold. As such
they provide stability and enable effective performance of the scaffold structure as it grows in height and length. As general rule, ties
need to commence where the scaffold height exceeds 3 times its least width.
Typically ties comprise scaffold tube and right angle scaffold couplers and are connected to the Standards with right angled scaffold
couplers. Care must be taken that ties do not obstruct clear access along the full length of the working and access platforms. The
scaffold must not be built to allow it to cantilever more than 4m beyond the last level of ties (see diagram). The following examples
show tie configurations for assembling around columns and through openings.
2.om
4.0m max
Tie Level
height of first
4.0m max
between
staggered
Ties
max Lift height (typical)
4.0m max
beyond
tied level
Note:
Where it is not possible to
use the typical tie
configurations, other tie
methods incorporating drilled
in friction and 'cast-in' type
anchors are available.
Warning:
Double Lip or U Tie
Box Tie
Column Tie with
Tie tubes must not be
Butt transom
attached to Ledgers. Tie
Plan View
tubes must be attached directly to Standards, if this is not possible then scaffold tube must be fixed between Standards with right angled
couplers and the tie tube is attached to this scaffold tube.
Tie Tubes
Tie Configuration
The diagram at right shows an example of staggered tie configuration for scaffolding
assembled with 2m lifts and without any cladding, such as shade cloth or other semi or non
porous material. Ties are installed at no more than 3 bays apart for a maximum bay length of
2.5m in the longitudinal direction and 2 bays apart for bay lengths of 3.00m. Ties should have
a 4m overlap in the vertical direction. Cladding the scaffold will cause wind loads to increase
and tie spacings may need to reduce accordingly.
3 Bays max (7.32m)

between ties or
from a tied return
Staggered
Tie Points
Staggered
Tie Points
One Bay max between Ties at ends with no returns
Note: When using 3.05m ledgers the max distance between ties is 2 Bays.
Through Ties should

be placed as close as
possible to the window
reveal and secured
with right angle couplers.

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16 TIES (cont)
Tying to Standards
Ties tubes must be connected to Standards and be parallel to transoms at a position adjacent to the junction of the Transom and
Ledgers, with the following restrictions:
(a) Within 300mm from the underside of the cup at the junction - connected to the front Standard with addition of a Check Coupler.
(b) Further than 300mm from underside of the cup at the junction - Tie connected to both front and rear Standards.
(c) If unable to connect to two Standards then reinforce front Standard for the full height of the lift with scaffold tube and swivel couplers
with couplers attached at 900mm centres.
Note:
The 300mm distance given in (a), (b) and (c) may need to be reduced, subject to the amount of tie force.
Increased distance between tie points
In cases where ties cannot be placed in the correct position, where ties have to be removed, where tie spacings exceed those given in
these assembly recommendations or in scaffolds which extend above the building, with the result that typical tie spacings given in these
Assembly Recommendations cannot be achieved, then consult WSL for technical design assistance with tie spacing and configurations
to suit your specific needs.
More than
300m m
Within
300m m
Ti e
Connect
to both
Standards
Tie
More than
300m m
Tie
Add Chec k
Coupler
Reinforce
Tied Standard
Add Chec k
Coupler
(a)
(b)
(c)
Maximum Height of Scaffold

When determining the maximum height of a scaffold, a number of factors must be considered.
Live load of working platforms, for example Heavy Duty, Medium Duty or Light Duty.
Number of Working Platforms.
Live load of Platform Brackets.
Dead load of scaffold, for example Standards, Transoms, Ledgers, Guardrails, Mesh Guards, Platform Brackets, Planks, Bracing,
shadecloth and chainwire mesh.
The position of the top tie in relation to the top of the scaffold.
Wind Loading (in relation to tie forces).
Strength of the supporting structure for the scaffold.
Scaffolding configurations can vary greatly, so for a CUPLOCK scaffold of typically 1.25m wide, constructed using 2m lifts, braced and
tied in accordance with patterns given in these recommendations, without cladding, with a maximum of two Heavy Duty Working
Platform levels (6.6kN), two levels of Planks and Platform Brackets, guardrails at the outside face at 1m vertical spacing for full height of
scaffold, diagonal bracing for full height, the maximum height of the scaffold scaffold constructed with bay lengths of 3.00m or less is
45m.
Note:
Any additional equipment such as additional planked levels, Working Platforms, Platform Brackets, spurs or the like will increase leg
load and hence reduce the maximum height of the scaffold. Therefore, where assessment shows that scaffold configuration exceeds the
above conditions, consult Engineering Representative for technical design assistance with the maximum heights of CUPLOK and tying
configurations to suit your specific needs.

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Ladder Access
2.44m
1.3m Planks x 2
Standard
Ladder secured
to alternate
each side of Bay
Install guarding
& edge protection
around opening
1.27m
17 Access and Egress Methods

Every working platform level must be provided with a safe
and suitable access. This can be achieved by means of a
built-in ladder or stair access tower or by direct access from
within the building or structure. Stair access can be
constructed with either Aluminium Stair units or steel Stair
Stringers as outlined on the following pages:
(i) Ladder Access

1.3m Transom s
Ladder access is typically used where only a few persons
1.27m
2.4m Planks x 3
need access to the working platform and where tools and
equipment can be delivered separately to the working
Ladder Access Transom
platform (such as by rope and gin wheel, materials hoist or
secured between Ledger s
2.4m Ledger s
3.2m Braces
crane).
Ladder Access Bay
Ladder access bays can be constructed within the main run
Plan View
of the scaffold, however, where space permits it is preferable
that a separate ladder access bay be placed adjacent to the main run. Single ladders need to extend at least 0.9m above the
landing level, secured at top and base and successive landing levels should be vertically spaced at no more that 6m.
CUPLOCK Ladder Access Transoms are used to enable the
Ladder s inclined at
slope of between
formation of an opening within the deck through which the
4 to 1 and 6 to 1
ladder can pass. These Transoms span between Ledgers and
are typically positioned at midspan of the Ledgers or at the
appropriate position to support two shorter length Planks. The
remaining bay width is decked out with Planks that span
between Transoms in the usual manner.
0.9 m ma x
Important:
Ensure that guarding and edge protection is installed around
openings in Ladder Access Bays that are in or beside working
platforms.
4.0m ma x
6.0m ma x
Tie Ladder
Access Bay
at Standards
every 4.0m ma x
1.27m
End View
2.44m
Elevation
WSL CUPLOK
Erection Guide
General
Before commencing the erection of any WSL CUPLOCK support arrangement a risk assessment should
be carried out.The grid line should be marked out to ensure the legs of the structure are positioned
correctly. Sole plates must be positioned under each Adjustable Base to spread the load effectively to
the foundation. Sole plates may also be required when assembled on a concrete slab. All Adjustable
Bases and Standards must be checked as they are erected to ensure they are WSL CUPLOCK
components; the use of CUPLOCK Standards or CUPLOCK Adjustable Bases will reduce the structures
load capacity to that of CUPLOCK losing the advantage of the higher WSL CUPLOCK loading capacity.
Erection should commence from the highest ground level to allow the best use of the adjustability of the
bases. This should have been considered in the form design so that each leg reaches its correct height.
Constructing the first bay. The first four Adjustable Bases are placed in position, then two Standards are
placed over two of the bases (making sure the Standards are the correct size as shown on the drawing).
A Ledger is then connected to the lowest bottom cup on the Standards joining the two Standards
together. With one erector holding the first pair of Standards, the third Standard of the first bay is then
placed in position over its Adjustable Base and is connected to the other Standards with a Ledger. The
unit is then self standing and the remaining Standard can be placed and connected. In this way the first
bay is formed, it must then be levelled by placing a spirit level on the top of the Ledgers and adjusting
the nut on the Adjustable Base taking care to maintain the lowest setting where indicated on the
drawing. The first lift of Ledgers/Transoms is then added and Adjustable Braces are fixed to two
adjacent sides of the bay to maintain the rigidity of the bay (refer also to Guideline Notes on page 12).
From this first bay other bays are erected in a similar manner. If the structure is a birdcage layout (multi
directional bay construction) then it is simply expanded outwards by adding new Standards and
connecting them to the structure with Ledgers or Transoms as applicable. If the formwork structure is a
series of towers, then each tower is built similar to the first bay. In either type of construction as each
subsequent bay is added it must be levelled. The structure is built upwards by fixing the Ledgers for
more lifts in height adding additional Standards as the drawing dictates. The last Standard must be a
WSL CUPLOCK Open Ended Standard to accommodate the WSL CUPLOCK Adjustable Base or
Adjustable U-Head Assembly. After the structure has been erected the formwork soffit bearers are
placed in the U-Heads and are levelled by means of the screw adjustment of the Adjustable U-Head
Assembly. The structure must be inspected by a suitably experienced competent person to ensure it has
been erected exactly as shown on the formwork design drawing. Dismantling Care must be taken when
dismantling as the stability of the structure must be maintained. Ledgers must not be removed from a
level containing scaffold planks until the planks have been removed. Components must be passed down
hand to hand and not dropped or thrown down onto the ground as this practice can cause injury to
personnel and damage to the components.
WSL CUPLOCK
Bracing Method Examples
Example of Side Elevation with Soffit
Formwork Restrained Externally by Walls and Columns
Soffit formwork is restrained externally in both directions (eg by
walls, columns*).
Braces are terminated at every lift.
Bottom jacks are not restrained.
(Only where braces are not required to transfer external
transverse forces to foundation/footing as determined by design).
* Permanent structure(Project Engineer must verify suitability of
Structure.)
Example of Side Elevation with Soffit

Formwork Restrained by Internal Bracing
Soffit formwork is not restrained externally
Top deck is restrained with internal bracing.
Bracing is continued from support to top Ledger to Adjustable
U-Head.
Continuous bracing is the preferred method.
Bottom Adjustable Bases are restrained.
Adjustable
Braces
Adjustable Base
with U-Head
Adjustable Jack Braces used

longitudinally and transversely
Open ended WSL CUPLOCK Standard

Max 100mm
(typical)
Ledger
(typical)
Adjustable Brace
(typical)
Section A-A
Note: Base plates may be required to be

anchored to resist the horizontal and/or uplift
components of the bracing force.
Ledger
WSL CUPLOCK
Bracing Method Examples
Conventional formwork
Example of Front Elevation (Row or Tower Confguration)
WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable Base with U-Head
Note:
WSL CUPLOCK
Open Ended Standard
Adjustable Braces
Ledgers
This symbol indicates

that the top deck is
restrained externally in
both directions,
(eg by walls, columns).
WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable Base
Example of Side Elevation (Row Confguration)

WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable Base with U-Head
WSL CUPLOCK
Open Ended Standard
Adjustable
Braces
Adjustable Braces
Ledgers
WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable Base
Example of Side Elevation (Tower Confguration)

WSL CUPLOCK
Open Ended Standard
Adjustable Braces
Ledgers
WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable Base
Staircase Towers
CUPLOCK staircase towers provide a safe, user-friendly solution and are quick and simple to erect. Additionally, by speeding the
circulation of staff, staircase towers generate significant time savings for everyone on site. There are four basic staircase options in the
CUPLOCK range; from simple, compact units to high capacity, full public access models. All use the basic CUPLOCK system to
provide the main structure - with a small number of additional staircase components, including a choice of steel and aluminium stair
Units. The CUPLOCK staircase tower offers a stable, rigid structure designed with a key emphasis on user safety.
Broad landing platforms with steel or timber battens
Full hand railing to stairs and landings with double guardrails
Stairways are rigid and provide firm, non-slip treads to ensure maximum security for users
The removal of potentially hazardous deck openings normally created by ladder access
Staircase sizes
CUPLOCK staircase towers are based on three plan layouts, using 8 leg tower structures. Staircase
flights are available in steel, aluminium and modular form - (separate stringer and tread units), for
maximum flexibility. Each staircase type comes in 1.5m or 2m lifts. Different lift sizes may be
combined in the same tower to suit platform Levels.
8 Leg Staircase Tower

Plan area: 1.8m x 4.4m
This larger configuration can be built to a height of 38m, subject to ties and loadings. Landing platforms are 1.3m wide and the staircase
is 0.8m wide. It can be built in lift heights of 1.5 or 2m and using either aluminium or steel stair units.
The plan module is 4.4m long overall, incorporating a centre bay of 1.8m and two 1.3m landing modules at either end. Omega transoms
are used in conjunction with timber or steel battens to form the landing platforms. The width of the tower is 1.8m. Exit from the tower at
upper levels is made from the top landing platform by removing the appropriate guardrail.
Applied load < WLL
Working Load Limits (WLL) given hereafter may be used in multi-bay systems when
the requirements as set out in the General Guidance Notes and the Bracing Guidance
Notes on page 12 are met. Working Load Limits as shown on the following pages are
for two cases: Case 1: Bottom Adjustable Bases and top Adjustable U-Head
Assemblies are restrained in both directions. Case 2: Bottom Adjustable Base is not
restrained but top Adjustable U-Head Assembly is restrained as Case 1.
Both cases cover internal and external Standards, each case has separate tables for
1.0m, 1.5m and 2.0m lifts. Suitable bracing has to be designed for the system.
The eccentricity 'e' as referred to on following tables and graphs is the eccentricity of
the applied load or the reaction as appropriate.
To determine the WLL per Standard/leg, the least value of the appropriate tables
shall be used for each case.
Self weight of the components must be considered and added to all other vertical
loads as appropriate.
WSL CUPLOCK
Open Ended
Standard
Top lift
190
WSL CUPLOCK
Top Adjustable U-Head
Assembly
Definitions Plan View

WSL CUPLOCK
Standard
Node
Spigot Joint
CUPLOCK
Ledger/Transom
External Standard
Main lift
Internal Standard
Defnitions Side View

WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable
Brace
CUPLOCK
Ledger/Transom
WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable
Brace
WSL CUPLOCK
Adjustable
Brace
Suitable
lateral
support
X direction
A
'A' Bottom Adjustable Base is NOT
restrained in the 'X' direction
110
direction
WSL CUPLOCK
Spigotted
Standard
X direction
Base lift
Note:
Main lift
WSL CUPLOCK
Standard
'B' and 'C' Bottom Adjustable Bases

are restrained in the 'X' direction
0
Same applies to 'X' direction. 'Y' direction is 90 to the
'X' direction
Suitable footing
and foundation
SUPERCUPLOK
Bottom Adjustable Base
Guideline Notes
General
1 The Standards, Adjustable Bases and Adjustable U-Head Assemblies must be checked to ensure that only WSL CUPLOCK
components are being used.
2 Footings and/or foundation shall be satisfactory to support the imposed loads and prevent differential settlement.
3 All Standards shall be erected plumb.
4 After squaring up the initial Standards on the first bay, plan bracing is helpful to hold them during erection.
5 Each bay must have Ledgers/Transoms connected at the cup positions nearest the Adjustable Bases or Adjustable U-Head
Assemblies ie: at top and bottom of each leg (and at intermediate positions at design lift heights).
6 The most recommended type of falsework is built by having continuous lines of Ledgers in both directions.
7 When very long runs of falsework are to be constructed, consideration shall be given to dividing the structure into smaller sections to
avoid the build up of adverse tolerances.
8 No more than one spigot joint per Standard is allowed between vertical lifts of Ledgers/Transoms.
9 Spigot Joints shall be avoided in Base Lifts unless Adjustable Bases are braced.
10 Joints in Standards should be staggered if possible.
Bracing
1 Bracing shall satisfy two conditions:
(a) Provide nodal restraint.
(b) Transfer transverse forces to supports.
WSLtandard requires that each restraining element be designed to transfer a transverse load equal to the sum of 0.025 times the
axial force in the compression member at the location of the restraint, and an additional load equal to half that value for each
additional compression member being restrained, up to a maximum of seven members. This load shall be assumed to act in addition
to other loads.
2 All nodal points which are considered in defining lift heights shall be restrained. When braces are required to only provide nodal
restraint then bottom Adjustable Bases may be used unrestrained. In this case the tables for CASE 2 shall be used. Top Adjustable
U-Head Assemblies shall always be restrained, externally or internally). See also notes 4 and 8.
3 The correct amount of bracing shall be calculated, however a minimum amount must always be used. This requires one complete
bracing system from top to bottom on each row of Standards, once in every 6 bays, in each direction.
4 Bracing can be provided externally (ie using the permanent structure to act as a brace, in this case it shall be stated in the project
documentation with the magnitude of the force), or internally by WSL CUPLOCK bracing system.
5. Bracing should be installed immediately after each lift has been erected and fixed to the Ledgers as close as possible to the node
points (not more than 100mm from the node point).
6. Transverse loads must act at node points on the Standards where Ledgers/Transoms are fitted (no secondary bending moments are
permitted).
7. If any brace is not continued to the support and terminated within the structure, the vertical compression component of the bracing
force must be added to all other vertical compression forces and the total shall not exceed the published WLL. The horizontal
component of the force must also be transferred to a suitable support (ie via butting/tying, to a suitable structure or other suitable
bracing system as required).
8 When formwork deck is not restrained (eg no permanent structure like walls or columns to provide lateral restraint) particular care
shall be taken in the design to restrain the formwork deck and top Adjustable U-Head Assemblies.
9. Individual towers or narrow falsework systems shall be fully braced and the stability of the system be investigated in the design. The
slenderness ratio of the system as a whole shall not be greater than that of the individual compression members.
For 2.44m x 2.44m maximum bay size
CASE 1:
Top Adjustable U-Head: Restrained, e = 0, 8, 15, 25 and 55mm
Bottom Adjustable Base: Restrained, e = 0, 8 and 15mm
Working Load Limit - WLL (kN) per Standard/Leg
Note: WLL for Bottom and Top Adjustable Bases or U-Heads are shown beneath their shaded area.
Lift = 1.0m, Internal Standard
Lift = 1.0m, External Standard

Extension
(mm)
e = 0mm
e = 8mm
100
75.9
70.4
66.2
50.6
200
75.4
70.0
64.9
300
75.0
69.6
60.2
400
74.7
69.5
500
74.3
600
73.9

Extension
(mm)
e = 0mm
e = 8mm
27.3
100
72.7
66.4
58.9
47.8
27.3
47.9
26.2
200
72.3
66.2
58.1
47.3
26.2
44.4
25.3
300
71.8
65.7
57.5
44.4
25.3
54.6
41.2
24.0
400
71.5
65.3
54.6
41.2
24.0
62.5
48.9
37.7
22.8
500
71.0
62.5
48.9
37.7
22.8
54.9
43.8
34.5
21.4
600
70.7
54.9
43.8
34.5
21.4
e = 15mm e = 25mm e = 55mm
e = 15mm e = 25mm e = 55mm

Extension
(mm)
e = 0mm
e = 8mm
100
51.4
47.7
44.8
39.5
200
51.1
47.6
44.6
300
50.9
47.3
44.4
400
50.5
47.1
500
50.4
46.9
600
50.1
46.7

Extension
(mm)
e = 0mm
e = 8mm
27.3
100
47.1
43.0
39.4
34.0
23.9
39.2
26.2
200
46.8
42.8
39.3
33.8
23.8
39.1
25.3
300
46.5
42.5
38.8
33.5
23.8
44.1
38.7
24.0
400
46.2
42.3
38.5
33.3
23.7
43.7
37.7
22.8
500
45.9
42.1
38.3
33.0
22.8
43.4
34.5
21.4
600
45.7
41.9
38.0
32.9
21.4
e = 15mm e = 25mm e = 55mm
e = 15mm e = 25mm e = 55mm

Extension
(mm)
e = 0mm
e = 8mm
100
32.8
32.1
31.5
30.7
200
32.8
32.0
31.5
30.7
300
32.8
32.0
31.4
400
32.7
32.0
500
32.6
31.9
600
32.6
31.9

Extension
(mm)
e = 0mm
e = 8mm
26.9
100
29.3
28.5
27.8
26.9
21.4
26.2
200
29.3
28.4
27.8
26.9
21.3
30.6
25.3
300
29.2
28.4
27.7
26.8
21.3
31.4
30.6
24.0
400
29.2
28.3
27.7
26.8
21.2
31.3
30.5
22.8
500
29.1
28.3
27.6
26.7
21.1
31.3
30.5
21.4
600
29.1
28.3
27.6
26.7
21.1
e = 15mm e = 25mm e = 55mm
e = 15mm e = 25mm e = 55mm
Notes:
1 WLL for the lift is the minimum value of WLLs for Top and Bottom Adjustable Bases/U-Head Assemblies.
2 e = Load eccentricity (mm)
3 Limit State Conversion Factor = 1.5
4 These charts must be read in conjunction with the Technical Information and the Bracing Guideline Notes on
pages 11 and 12.
5 It is recommended to consider the load with at least 8mm eccentricity for possible unintentional eccentricity.
For 2.44m x 2.44m maximum bay size
CASE 2:
Top Adjustable U-Head: Restrained, e = 0, 8, 15, 25 and 55mm
Bottom Adjustable Base: Not restrained, e = 0, 8 and 15mm
Working Load Limit - WLL (kN) per Standard/Leg

Extense=
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm

e=
e=
e=
15mm 25mm 55mm
Extense=
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
15mm

Extense=
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
e=
e=
15mm 25mm 55mm
Extense=
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
15mm
100
75.9
70.4
66.2
50.6
27.3
100
75.9
70.4
66.2
100
72.7
66.4
58.9
47.8
27.3
100
72.7
66.4
58.9
200
75.4
70.0
64.9
47.9
26.2
200
75.4
70.0
64.9
200
72.3
66.2
58.1
47.3
26.2
200
72.3
66.2
58.1
300
75.0
69.6
60.2
44.4
25.3
300
75.0
69.6
60.2
300
71.8
65.7
57.5
44.4
25.3
300
62.5
62.5
57.5
400
74.7
69.5
54.6
41.2
24.0
400
55.7
55.7
54.6
400
71.5
65.3
54.6
41.2
24.0
400
45.5
45.5
45.5
500
74.3
62.5
48.9
37.7
22.8
500
43.8
43.8
43.8
500
71.0
62.5
48.9
37.7
22.8
500
32.9
32.9
32.9
600
73.9
54.9
43.8
34.5
21.4
600
36.1
36.1
36.1
600
70.7
54.9
43.8
34.5
21.4
600
26.3
26.3
26.3

Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm

e=
e=
e=
15mm 25mm 55mm
Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
15mm

Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
e=
e=
15mm 25mm 55mm
Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
15mm
100
51.4
47.7
44.8
39.5
27.3
100
51.4
47.7
44.8
100
47.1
43.0
39.4
34.0
23.9
100
47.1
43.0
39.4
200
51.1
47.6
44.6
39.2
26.2
200
51.1
47.6
44.6
200
46.8
42.8
39.3
33.8
23.8
200
46.8
42.8
39.3
300
50.9
47.3
44.4
39.1
25.3
300
50.9
47.3
44.4
300
46.5
42.5
38.8
33.5
23.8
300
46.5
42.5
38.8
400
50.5
47.1
44.1
38.7
24.0
400
50.5
47.1
44.1
400
46.2
42.3
38.5
33.3
23.7
400
45.5
42.3
38.5
500
50.4
46.9
43.7
37.7
22.8
500
43.8
43.8
43.7
500
45.9
42.1
38.3
33.0
22.8
500
32.9
32.9
32.9
600
50.1
46.7
43.4
34.5
21.4
600
36.1
36.1
36.1
600
45.7
41.9
38.0
32.9
21.4
600
26.3
26.3
26.3

Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm

e=
e=
e=
15mm 25mm 55mm
Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
15mm

Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
e=
e=
15mm 25mm 55mm
Extens- e =
ion
0mm
(mm)
e=
8mm
e=
15mm
100
32.8
32.1
31.5
30.7
26.9
100
32.8
32.1
31.5
100
29.3
28.5
27.8
26.9
21.4
100
29.3
28.5
27.8
200
32.8
32.0
31.5
30.7
26.2
200
32.8
32.0
31.5
200
29.3
28.4
27.8
26.9
21.3
200
29.3
28.4
27.8
300
32.8
32.0
31.4
30.6
25.3
300
32.8
32.0
31.4
300
29.2
28.4
27.7
26.8
21.3
300
29.2
28.4
27.7
400
32.7
32.0
31.4
30.6
24.0
400
32.7
32.0
31.4
400
29.2
28.3
27.7
26.8
21.2
400
29.2
28.3
27.7
500
32.6
31.9
31.3
30.5
22.8
500
32.6
31.9
31.3
500
29.1
28.3
27.6
26.7
21.1
500
29.1
28.3
27.6
600
32.6
31.9
31.3
30.5
21.4
600
32.6
31.9
31.3
600
29.1
28.3
27.6
26.7
21.1
600
26.3
28.3
26.3
Notes:
1 WLL for the lift is the minimum value of WLLs for Top and Bottom Adjustable Bases/U-Head Assemblies.
2 e = Load eccentricity (mm)
3 Limit State Conversion Factor = 1.5
4 These charts must be read in conjunction with the Technical Information and the Bracing Guideline Notes on
pages 11 and 12.
5 It is recommended to consider the load with at least 8mm eccentricity for possible unintentional eccentricity.
Standard
Ledger
Transom
Group Companies
Asian Scaffolding Systems
D-144, Industrial Area, Phase-7,
Mohali (Punjab)
Ph.: +91-172-2236094, 2237094,
Fax: +91-172-4656094
Vishwas Extractions Pvt Ltd.

D-100, Industrial Area,
Phase 7 Mohali (Punjab)
Ph: +91-172-4654042, 4654033
Wheels Scaffolding (India) Ltd.

Unit 1: Plot No. 262, Industrial Area,
Phase I, Panchkula
Ph: +91-172-2585821, 2586753,
Fax: +91-172-2585821
Unit 2: Plot No. D-138, Industrial
Area Phase 7, Mohali (Punjab)
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CUPLOCK Scaffolding System

The erection and application instructions

contained in this booklet are the recommended

Maximum leg load of 75* kN with a max grid

methods to be used for WSL CUPLOCK

spacing of 2.5m x 2.5m.

* Maximum leg load is dependant on a set of

The technical instructions contained in this

conditions with regard to bracing, Ledger/

brochure must be accurately followed to achieve

Transom spacing, load eccentricity, extension

the correct function of the product. Any deviation

of Adjustable Bases and U-Heads and out of

from the recommended principles shown

plumb of the system. Simple and efficient

in this brochure may require a separate design

interconnection of Ledgers and braces.

and/or verification by the WSL Engineering

Standards produced from 48.3 mm dia high

strength tube available in lengths up to 3.0m.

The illustrations in these assembly instructions

(all threaded components are zinc plated not

are guidelines only.

Only WSL CUPLOCK Standards and WSL

Choice of bay (grid) sizes to allow maximum

CUPLOCK Adjustable Bases/Adjustable U-Head

capacity of leg load to be developed.

Assemblies must be used in the support

Area below formwork can be decked out to

provide access or working platforms during

The use of CUPLOCK Standards or any other

erection and dismantling of soffit form.

Adjustable Bases anywhere in the arrangement

Fully systemised for ease of erection.

reduces the leg load capacity of the structure to

Minimum components and fittings. All parts

that of the Standard CUPLOCK system and/or to

the capacity of the Adjustable Base used.

Diagonal braces snap on to Ledgers at node

Maximum capacities are only applicable for

points and are easily dismantled by means of a

equipment in good order and free from defects.

quick release trigger.

the CUPLOCK locking procedure

It is this revolutionary node point which makes WSL

WSLCUPLOCK 3.0 Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 2.5 Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 2.0 Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 1.5 Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 1.0 Standard

WSL CUPLOCK Spigoted Standards (Verticals)

General Technical &

WSLCUPLOCK 3.0 Open Ended Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 2.5 Open Ended Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 2.0 Open Ended Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 1.5 Open Ended Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 1.0 Open Ended Standard

WSLCUPLOCK 0.5 Open Ended Standard

Components in WSL CUPLOCKS

WSL Standards (Verticals) Open Ended

General Technical &

CUPLOCK Ledger 2.50

CUPLOCK Ledger 2.00