Manual

ERREM
Scaffold Couplings
Cross coupling
Swivel coupling
Extension couplings + joining pins
Beam couplings

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One can temporarily connect two pipes by means of a coupling:

Cross coupling: to connect two pipes at right angles
Swivel coupling: to connect two pipes to each other at an angle
Extension coupling: to connect two pipes to each other longitudinally
Beam Couplings: to affix a pipe to a steel beam
The connection is obtained by clamping the coupling to the pipes and inserting the cotter
pins.
Standards
Van Thiel couplings conform to standards NEN-EN 74-1:2005 / -2:2008 / -3:2007 for
couplings and fittings for steel pipe scaffolding, or are subjected to comparative tests
under our own control.
Requirements and test methods:
Class B for cross couplings
Class B for swivels
Class B for Extension couplings
Values for beam couplings obtained through tests
Raw materials
The raw materials used must meet the requirements of the applicable Eurocode and / or
the values stated in BS EN 12811-2. The raw materials are subject to control under the
ISO 9001-2000 system.
Marking
Van Thiel couplings are recognizable by the stamped marking EN-74 C xxxxx
(dependent on the type of coupling) on the cotter pin of the coupling.
Quality
The Van Thiel quality control department controls the quality of the couplings by means
of constant process control and daily testing of the couplings.
Corrosion protection
The couplings are thermally galvanised, providing lifelong protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection in accordance with:
Sherardising: NEN-EN 13811:2003 and NEN-EN-ISO 14713-1 and -3:2010
Galvanising: NEN-EN-ISO 1461:2009
Use
Couplings should only be used to join:
Two steel scaffolding pipes with an outside diameter of 48,3 mm and a wall thickness
in accordance with or equal to NEN-EN 39.
Two aluminium scaffolding pipes with an outside diameter of 48,3 mm and a
minimum wall thickness of 4 mm.
Couplings should be moved into position by striking them with a 500 gram Thiel hammer
to the dead stroke (NEN-EN 74-1).
Exercising normal strength, this should take approximately one to three blows.
Couplings must be visually inspected before use. In case of visible damage or
deformation, do not use the couplings.

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Fitting ERREM cross couplings

Fitting ERREM swivel couplings

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Cross coupling
Item number:
Weight:
Maximum load:
Safety factor:
Marking on cotter pin:
Cross coupling
EN 74:
21633:
C:
Corrosion protection
Sliding force
Fs

Fs

EN 74 class B
P-1057
1,5 kg
9,1 kN
1,65
EN74 C 21633
Coupling to join 2 pipes squarely
Tested in accordance with NEN-EN 74-1:2005
Product code
Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Thermal Galvanising
Breaking force

Fs

Ff

Ff

Pulling apart

Fp

Ff

a
Fp
Fs,c = 15 kN
Fs,c, = 9,1 kN (=1,65)
1 2 2 mm

Ff,c = 30 kN
Ff,c,= 18,2 kN ( = 1,65)

a
Fp

Fp = 30 kN
Fp, = 18,2 kN (= 1,65)

Load-carrying coupling supported before the test at the break

Cross torque

Rotation torque

MB

Steel pipe:
MB= 0,48 kNm = 1,65 c1= 15 kNm/rad
MB= 0,80 kNm = 1,00 c2= 6,0 kNm/rad

MT

MT= 130 Nm

MT

1 2

Aluminium pipe:
MB= 0,48 kNm = 1,65 c1 = 13 kNm/rad
MB= 0,80 kNm = 1,00 c2 = 5 kNm/rad
NB. When using couplings, specific interaction formulas in accordance with NEN-EN
12811 should be applied as a control measure.
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Swivel coupling
Item number:
Weight:
Maximum load:
Safety factor:
Marking on cotter pin:
Swivel coupling:
EN 74:
21633:
C:
Corrosion protection

EN 74 class B
P-1126
1,7 kg
9,1 kN
1,65
EN74 C 21633
Coupling to join 2 pipes at an angle
Tested in accordance with NEN-EN 74-1:2005
Product code
Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Thermal Galvanising

Sliding force

Fs

Fs = 15 kN
Fs,= 9,1 kN

Breaking force

Fs

Fs

(=1,65) 1 2 2 mm

Ff

Ff

F
f

Ff = 20 kN
Ff,= 12,1 kN ( = 1,65)

Load-carrying coupling supported before the test at the break

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Extension couplings
Item number:
Weight:
Maximum load:
Safety factor:
Marking on cotter pin:
Extension couplings:
EN 74:
21633:
C:
Corrosion protection

Including joining pin

EN 74 class B
P-1125 + P-1040 (Extension pin)
1,7 kg
5,45 kN (pull-out value)
0,85 kNm (torque)
1,65
EN74 C 21633
Coupling to lengthen pipes
Tested in accordance with NEN-EN 74-1:2005
Product code
Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Thermal Galvanising or Sherardising

Sliding force

Fs

F1

Torque

Fs

l/4 l/4

l/2

l/2
l

Fs,c= 9 kN
Fs,c,= 5,45 kN ( = 1,65)

Magv F1 = 1,4 kNm

Magv F1, = 0,85 kNm ( = 1,65)

A coupling pin should always be used with an extension coupling.

NB. When using couplings, specific interaction formulas in accordance with NEN-EN
12811 should be applied as a control measure.

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Beam Coupling
Item number:
Weight:
Maximum load:
Safety factor:
Marking on cotter pin:
Beam coupling
C:
Corrosion protection

P-1069
1,3 kg
36 kN per pair
1,65
EN74 C 41633
Coupling to attach pipes to steel beams
Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Sherardising

Pulling apart

Sliding force

F1

F= 60 kN per pair of couplings

F= 36,0 kN ( = 1,65 )

F1= 10 kN
F1,= 6,0 kN ( = 1,65 )

Tightening torque on bolt: 50 Nm.

Always use beam couplings in pairs.

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