A scaffolding system is for providing good, safe access, offering minimum erection and dismantling time. A modular scaffolding system with hardly any nuts and bolts or loose parts such as cuplok system would be an ideal solution.
Technical specificationsMAINI cuplok is among the most versatile modular scaffolding systems in the world. Its unique node point connection makes it very fast assembly and dismantling of scaffolding. The absence of loose parts and a unique cup action allow four horizontals units to be fixed or released in a single operation with a hammer.
MAINI cuplok is nearly 50 per cent faster than any scaffolding system and therefore, universally accepted and very widely used.
The principle feature of MAINI cuplok is the unique node point – locking up to four horizontals in one single action without the use of nuts, bolts or wedges. The locking device is formed by a fixed lower cup, which is welded to the vertical usually at 0.5-m intervals, and sliding horizontals are located in the lower cup. The upper cup is moved down and rotated by hammer blows to give a positive, rigid connection.
Materials usedCareful selection of raw materials for various components such as higher grade tubes, malleable cast iron top cups, deep-drawn steel of bottom cups and drop-forged ledger blades makes this scaffolding system a sturdy, yet light.
AdvantagesIt is ideally suited for all types of access scaffolding and staging for any type of construction and maintenance work.
MAINI cuplok access scaffolding system can be effectively used for buildings, oil refineries, thermal power plant boiler maintenance, chimney stacks, silos, ship, building and repairs, restoration of monuments etc. MAINI cuplok system is very safe and economical as this type of scaffolding reduces erection and dismantling time significantly.
Reusing capabilityDue to cuplok’s inherent quality arising out of right selection of various components and with proper maintenance, such a scaffolding system can be used hundreds of times.
Maintenance of steel scaffolding equipment some guidelines

Never drop scaffolding materials from a height.
Paint all scaffolding materials once in a year after duly cleaning the same of rusts etc.
Store Scaffolding Materials when not in use in a shed/covered area and stack on raised platform so that stored materials do not get affected by rain/weather.
Scaffold Accessories such as couplers, joint pins, spigots etc., must be cleaned and greased at nuts/ bolts after every use.
Small accessories such as bolts, hammers, spanners etc. should be taken to the site by “CARRY-BAGS” so that loss of materials are minimized. lt would also keep a check on the inventory of small items.
Have one skilled and experienced person full time responsible for looking after scaffolding equipment.
Also, it will be worthwhile to have regular training sessions for Scaffolders / workmen.Regular maintenance of equipment through cleaning, painting, inventory controls.
Right use of materials is a must. Also guard against misuse and theft etc.since steel scaffolding is expensive.
Finally, always exchange information which can ensure more effective use of scaffolding.