What is a Box Beam?

In heavier duty applications where standard Aluminium Scaffold Beams aren’t substantial enough, Apollo Scaffold Services have created a range of Box Beams which all offer the following benefits:

  • Manufactured in Britain from 6082 T6 extruded aluminium
  • T.I.G welded (by welders coded to BSEN 287 Pt2 92AI/97 EN30042)
  • Conforms to BS 8118 and BS EN 1999-1-1
  • Independent consulting engineers reports
  • Monthly proof load testing of random sample beams to ensure consistent quality
  • Easy to transport and handle
  • Reduced labour and installation time
  • Nationwide carriage and delivery

353mm Ladder Beam Box

  • Overall depth – 353mm (12″ centres) (standard ladder beam width)
  • Standard lengths: 610mm – 7930mm
  • Self weight 13kg/m
  • 48.3mm x 4.47mm wall thickness grade 6082 T6 aluminium

160mm Ladder Beam Box

  • Overall depth – 160mm (4.4″ centres)
  • Standard lengths: 610mm – 7930mm
  • Self weight 13kg/m
  • 48.3mm x 4.47mm wall thickness grade 6082 T6 aluminium

Lattice Beam Box

  • Standard lengths: 709mm – 8000mm
  • Non-standard lengths made to order (e.g. 19ft 6” for shipping containers)
  • Self weight 9.4kg/m
  • Massive strength to weight ratio – incorporates extruded oval crossmembers

750mm X-Beam Box

  • Larger spans for less money
  • Lengths of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 metres available
  • Self weight 18kg/m

Designed and manufactured in Britain as an NASC Approved Product using only British sourced aluminium, Apollo Scaffold Services can supply Ladder Beams nationwide,