1 Scope
This section of BS 1139‑2 specifies requirements and test methods for [A1_start] aluminium couplers, steel putlogcouplers and ancillary fittings outside the scope of BS EN 74, for use in scaffolds and falsework constructed with steel scaffold tubes conforming to BS EN 39:2001, Type 3 or Type 4, or aluminium scaffold tubes conforming to BS 1139‑1.2[A1_end].
It is applicable to:
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• aluminium right-angle, swivel and sleeve couplers;
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• steel putlogcouplers, expanding joint pins and reveal pins;
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• steel putlogs, putlog adapters and toe-board clips; and
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• aluminium or steel castors.
NOTE Steel right-angle, swivel, sleeve and parallel couplers are covered by BS EN 74‑1.