Product Details
What Is a Heavy Duty Base Plate?
A Heavy Duty (HD) Base Plate is a thicker scaffold base fitting designed to sit beneath vertical scaffold standards (uprights) to provide a stable, load-bearing foundation. Manufactured from pressed steel with a central spigot, the plate evenly distributes the weight of the scaffold onto the ground.
HD Base Plates are particularly suited to heavier loads and demanding site conditions, offering improved strength and stability compared to standard 2 mm base plates. The zinc-plated finish provides added protection against corrosion and weather exposure.
Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Scaffold Fitting |
| Type | Heavy Duty Base Plate |
| Casting | Pressed steel plate with central spigot |
| Stock No. / SKU | BPL HD 5mm |
| Suitable Tube Diameter | 48.3 mm |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Finish | Zinc Plated (weather resistant) |
| Standards / Certification | BSI Standard EN 74 |
| Bolt Size | 6 mm |
| Tightening Torque | N/A |
| Markings | Manufacturer marking |
| Failure Load | N/A |
| Slip Resistance | Steel finish – use sole boards or plates for improved grip on soft surfaces |
Also Known As
- Heavy Duty Sole Plate
- Heavy Duty Foot Plate
Typical Applications
Heavy Duty Base Plates are commonly used in scaffolding applications where increased load support and stability are required, including:
- Construction and building maintenance scaffolding
- Industrial and commercial scaffold structures
- Scaffolding setups carrying higher loads
- Use with sole boards or tredda plates on soft or uneven ground to prevent sinking
Commonly Used With
- Scaffold tubes (48.3 mm)
- Sole boards
- Treda / tredda plates
- Adjustable base jacks
Other Products in This Range
- Standard Base Plates (2 mm)
- Base Jacks
- Sole Boards
