diameter of scaffolding pipe
The common diameters of scaffold tubes do include 48.3mm and 60.3mm
48.3mm diameter
Scaffold pipes with this diameter are quite common in countries such as Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is commonly used in light and medium-sized scaffolding systems, suitable for various construction and engineering projects, especially residential and small commercial buildings.
60.3mm diameter
This larger diameter is typically used in North America, some Asian countries, and the Middle East. 60mm scaffold tubes are suitable for heavy-duty scaffold systems and are commonly used in large construction and industrial projects because they can carry larger weights.
48mm scaffold pipe VS 60mm scaffolding pipe
1.Mechanical properties
| 48mm scaffold pipe | 60mm scaffold pipe | |
| Yield Strength | approximately 235-350 MPa | approximately 235-400 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | approximately 400-550 MPa | approximately 450-600 MPa |
| Elongation Rate | usually above 20% | usually above 20% |
Generally speaking, larger diameter scaffolding tubes (such as 60mm) can carry higher loads and are therefore commonly used in situations that require higher strength and stability.48mm pipes are suitable for handling lighter construction loads.
2.Material composition
| Chemical composition | Q235 | Q345 |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.20% | ≤ 0.20% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.30-0.70% | 1.00-1.60% |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.30% | ≤ 0.50% |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.045% | ≤ 0.045% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045% | ≤ 0.045% |
Although both types of pipes are usually made of steel, the specific material composition and quality standards may vary.
3.Wall thickness
48mm scaffold pipe
Wall thickness range: The common wall thickness range is between 2.5mm and 4.0mm, with specific specifications including 2.5mm, 2.75mm, 3.0mm, 3.25mm, 3.5mm, 3.75mm, and 4.0mm.
The most commonly used wall thicknesses are 3.2mm and 4.0mm.
60mm scaffold pipe
Wall thickness range: Generally, the wall thickness is around 3.0mm-5.0mm, and common ones include 3.2mm, 3.25mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, etc.
The most commonly used wall thicknesses are 3.5mm and 4.0mm.
