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Scaffolding Cross Brace Types For Frame Systems
According to the steel material types manufactured for scaffolding cross braces, there are two types of cross braces: one made of scaffold tubes called tubular cross braces and another made of steel angle iron called angular cross braces.
Tubular Cross Braces
Tubular scaffolding cross braces are the popular type of frame X braces. The cross brace tube diameter is 1″ regularly. While there are also customized diameters of O.D 19mm to O.D 38mm for light duty frame system ( walk through frames, main frames, ladder frames) and heavy duty frame systems (shoring frames, formwork frames)
Angular Cross Braces
Angular cross braces are made of steel angle iron. The angle iron sizes are 30x30mm. Angular cross braces are not as popular as the tubular cross brace; they are mainly used in the USA market.
Angular cross braces normally have two holes to make them compatible and adjustable for different distances of frames and lock pins.
Cross Brace Locking Mechanism
Cross braces have drilled holes or snap-on locking clamps(snap-on cross braces) at the ends. When the holes or snap-on locking clamps are slid to the lock pins of the frame scaffolding, the lock pins will automatically secure the cross braces without losing.
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Cross Brace Sizes & Specifications
South East Asia Walk Through Frame & H Frame System Cross Braces
| Code | Overall Length | Bay Size | Lock Pin Distance | Specification | Weight |
| WHFX1812 | 2198mm | 1829mm | 1219mm | OD22x2248 | 3.41KG |
| WHFX1806 | 1928mm | 1829mm | 610mm | OD22x1978 | 3.01KG |
| WHFX1212 | 1724mm | 1219mm | 1219mm | OD22x1774 | 2.70KG |
| WHFX1206 | 1363mm | 1219mm | 610mm | OD22x1413 | 2.15KG |
Tubular Cross Braces For USA & Canada Frame System
| Cross Brace Sizes for USA & Canada Frame System | |||||
| Code | Item | Length | Lock Pin | Dia x Thick | Weight |
| WXB0307 | 3’x7′ Cross Brace | 7‘ | 3′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 11.92 LBS |
| WXB0407 | 4’x7′ Cross Brace | 7’ | 4′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 12.60 LBS |
| WXB0507 | 5’x7′ Cross Brace | 7‘ | 5′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 13.42 LBS |
| WXB0310 | 3’x10′ Cross Brace | 10’ | 3′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 16.23 LBS |
| WXB0410 | 4’x10′ Cross Brace | 10‘ | 4′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 16.73 LBS |
| WXB0510 | 5’x10′ Cross Brace | 10’ | 5′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 17.36 LBS |
| WXB0308 | 3’x8′ Cross Brace | 8‘ | 3′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 13.33 LBS |
| WXB0408 | 4’x8′ Cross Brace | 8’ | 4′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 13.94 LBS |
| WXB0508 | 5’x8′ Cross Brace | 8‘ | 5′ | 1″ x 0.079″ | 14.69 LBS |
Angular Cross Brace
| Angle Iron Cross Brace Sizes | |||||
| Code | Item | Length | Lock Pin | Iron x Thickness | Weight |
| WXB0307 | 7′ x 3′ x 4′ | 7‘ | 3′ & 4′ | 30 x3mm | 15.68 LBS |
Differences Between Cross Braces and Diagonal Braces
Both cross braces and diagonal braces are diagonal components of scaffolding systems. Cross braces are two diagonal supports forming an X shape. Diagonal braces are a single diagonal support.
Cross braces resist lateral forces in both directions, offering robust support against sideways movement. However, they are complex in assembly and need to be locked at four ends to the frame lock pins in construction. Typically, cross braces are only used in frame systems in the scaffolding industry.
Diagonal braces provide lateral stability and resist forces in a single direction. Generally made of more oversized diameter scaffolding tubes compared to the cross braces. Thus, they take more load than the cross braces. Diagonal braces are used for European frame systems like Layher speedy frames, Plettac frame scaffolding and Euro frame systems. Primarily, diagonal braces are used for scaffold systems like ringlock scaffolding, cuplock scaffolding, kwikstage scaffolding, etc.
| Table Summarizing The Key Differences | ||
| Feature | Cross Bracing (X-Bracing) | Diagonal Bracing |
| Configuration | Two diagonal supports forming an “X” | Single diagonal support |
| Function | Resists lateral forces in both directions | Resists lateral forces in a single direction |
| Application | Frame Scaffolding | European Frame and Scaffolding System (Ringlock, cuplock,kwikstage) |
| Installation | More complex | Simpler |
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