Product Details
What Is a Base Plate?
A Base Plate is a scaffolding component designed to distribute the load of scaffold structures evenly across the ground. It provides a stable foundation for vertical scaffold tubes, helping to reduce the risk of movement, sinking, or uneven settlement.
Manufactured from pressed steel with a central spigot, Scaffold Mart Base Plates are suitable for standard 48.3mm scaffold tubes and comply with BS1139, ensuring compatibility with UK scaffolding systems.
Specification Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Range | Scaffold Fitting |
| Type | Base Plate |
| Casting | Pressed steel plate with central spigot |
| Stock No. / SKU | BPL 2mm |
| Suitable Tube Diameter | 48.3 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Finish | Painted |
| Standards / Certification | BS1139 |
| Bolt Size | 6 mm |
| Tightening Torque | N/A |
| Markings | Stock marking |
| Failure Load | — |
| Slip Resistance | Smooth steel finish – use sole boards or tredda plates for additional grip |
Also Known As
- Foot Plate
- Floor Plate
- Sole Plate
Typical Applications
Base Plates are used across a wide range of scaffolding applications, including:
- Supporting scaffolding on firm or uneven ground
- Providing a stable base for vertical scaffold tubes (standards)
- Ensuring safe load distribution in construction and access projects
Commonly Used With
- Vertical scaffold tubes / standards
- Sole boards
- Base jack accessories
Other Products in This Range
- Sole Plates
- Base Jacks
- Adjustable Jacks
- Couplers
