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BS 1139-82
the tube and methods of test and criteria for the quality control of the protective
painting coating.

BS1139 / Tubes for Use in Scaffolding

PART 1: section 1.1

specifications for steel tube

- the tube and methods of test and criteria for the quality control of the protective painting coating.

PART 1: section 1.2

specifications for aluminum tube and test methods for aluminum tubing used

for scaffolds

PART 2: section 2.1

Steel couplers, loose spigots and false work made of steel tubes
- materials and design and test procedures for couplers, loose spigots and base plates used for connecting
steel tubes of 48.3mm outside diameter and of at least 3.2mm nominal wall thickness.

PART 2: section 2.2

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Steel and aluminum couplers, fittings and accessories for use in tubular scaffolding does not cover steel
components in EN 74 which are included in BS1139-PART2 section2.1

PART 3: prefabricated mobile access and working towers covers the design and manufacture of
aluminum mobile access and working towers with a height from 2.5m to 12.0m (indoors)and from 2.5m to
8.0m (outdoors)

PART4: prefabricated steel split heads and trestles specifies materials and performance requirements
for steel split heads and trestles as requirements for steel split heads and trestles as used to provide
temporary working platforms.

PART 5: specifications for materials, dimensions, design loads and safety requirements for service and
working scaffolds made of prefabricated elements cover unsheathed anchored prefabricated service and
working scaffolds erected up to a height of 30m from ground level. does not include ladder components.

Chemical compositions(%) of BS 1139-82

Grade

Mfg.
Process
S, W

Chemical compositions (%)

C(max)

Si(max)

Mn

P(max)

S(max)

Ni

Cr

Mo

Others

0.2

0.3

0.06

0.06

Mechanical Properties of BS 1139-82:

Tensile Test
MPa or N/mm2

Grade

Remarks

Min Yield point

Tensile Strength

(Similar to JIS)

205

340~460

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