| Commercial | ✓ | DIY | ✓ |
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| Sales | ✓ | Rental | - |
EK Scaffolding is a Nanjing-based manufacturer of scaffolding and formwork systems. The company states that it began operations in 2011 and supplies steel props, scaffolding systems, formwork systems, and related construction products to international markets.
Its steel prop manufacturing process includes laser cutting, automated welding, tube reaming, and surface treatment. EK also publishes SGS test reports for selected heavy-duty prop products.
Source: EK Scaffolding Official Website
Source: EK Scaffolding – Steel Props
This adjustable Acrow Prop has a published working range of 2,572–3,872 mm. EK lists a 48.3 mm × 2.0 mm tube, a 120 mm × 120 mm × 4 mm plate, and a unit weight of 12.6 kg. EK offers painted, galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, and powder-coated finishes.
EK identifies ceilings, trenches, and walls as applications for temporary support with its post shores. The product may therefore suit construction, interior construction, or DIY projects that require adjustable temporary support within the listed range.
EK lists Q235 or Q345 steel as the main material, depending on the specification. The product page does not provide a specific load-bearing capacity. Contractors should verify the selected prop configuration, spacing, supported load, and temporary support design before installation.
| Weight | 12.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Load-Bearing Capacity | Not listed on the website |
| Material | Q235 or Q345 steel |
| Overall Length | 2,572–3,872 mm |
EK's Adjustable Scaffolding Steel Prop is a light-duty model with an adjustment range of 3,200–4,875 mm. It uses a 48.3 mm × 2.0 mm tube, a 120 mm × 120 mm × 4 mm plate, and Q235 carbon steel. EK lists a unit weight of 15.3 kg.
EK describes shore posts as adjustable supports for formwork used in concrete slab, beam, column, and wall construction. This prop may suit temporary formwork support when the required support height falls within its listed adjustment range.
EK offers black, galvanized, powder-coated, and painted surface treatments and lists BS1139 / EN74 or customer-requested marking options. The official product page does not provide a numeric load-bearing capacity. Project teams should base final product selection on the approved temporary support design and project-specific loading conditions.
| Weight | 15.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Load-Bearing Capacity | Not listed on the website |
| Material | Q235 carbon steel |
| Overall Length | 3,200–4,875 mm |
EK's Formwork Prop is a heavy-duty adjustable steel prop with a working range of 1,842–3,142 mm. It has a 63.5 mm × 3.2 mm tube, a 150 mm × 150 mm × 8 mm plate, and a published weight of 20.9 kg.
The official product page identifies temporary scaffolding, concrete slab formwork support, and soffit formwork support as relevant applications. EK also lists temporary support for walls, ceilings, formwork, and trenches, covering a range of building and concrete formwork applications.
EK lists Q235 or Q345 steel as the material and offers painted, galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, and powder-coated finishes. The website does not provide a numeric load-bearing capacity. Project teams should confirm the required capacity, support layout, and construction sequence before using the prop.
| Weight | 20.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Load-Bearing Capacity | Not listed on the website |
| Material | Q235 or Q345 steel |
| Overall Length | 1,842–3,142 mm |
EK Scaffolding's official website does not provide specific project case studies or installation examples for the prop products listed above.
EK Scaffolding provides commercial customers with technical support, installation guidance, CAD and PDF drawings, detailed technical data, and customization support. The company also offers free samples and product brochures for testing and reference.
EK states that it uses laser cutting for its prop tubes and automated welding processes to join the threaded sleeve and base plate. For heavy-duty props, the company also reams the inner tube according to customer requirements.
EK provides installation guidance and technical support for project applications. The company also states that it can customize products for special requirements and provide CAD and PDF drawings covering scaffolding designs, technical data, accessories, and installation configurations.
Source: EK Scaffolding – Steel Props
Source: EK Scaffolding – About Us
EK identifies both construction and DIY projects as applications for temporary support with its post shores. However, the official website does not describe dedicated DIY retail advisory services or a rental program. Individual buyers should confirm the technical requirements before purchasing or installing props.
| Company Name | EK Metalwork Co., Ltd. (EK Scaffolding) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters Address | Nanjing, China Full street address not listed on the official website. |
| Official Website | https://www.ekscaffolding.com/ |
EK Scaffolding supplies international markets from China. Its official website identifies partners in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East. The company's product news also describes shipments to the United Kingdom and other European markets.
Source: EK Scaffolding – About Us
Source: https://www.forbuild.co.jp/material/alpa.php
| Unit Weight |
8.9/11.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
19.0~36.0 kN* |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Max Length |
3,490mm |
*When the upper end is fixed to timber and the lower end to concrete
*Based on the ARPA 45 model.
Source: https://www.peri.ltd.uk/products/peri-up-flex-heavy-duty-prop-hd.html
| Unit Weight |
91.03~265.98kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Up to 200 kN |
| Material | Steel |
| Max Length |
Approx.8,330mm |
https://www.peri.ltd.uk/dam/jcr:cb5a5bf0-8e05-4d70-b6fd-780f3cf91333/peri-up-flex-hd-prop.pdf
Source: https://www.altrad-coffrage.com/en/solutions/shoring/props/tetrashor.html
| Unit Weight |
Approx. 131–159 kg |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Up to 400 kN* |
| Material | Hot-Dip Galvanized High-Tensile Steel |
| Max Length |
17,000mm* |
*Applicable to single-leg prop configuration onl