Scaffolding for Load Towers and Shoring Towers

A load tower scaffold is a particularly load-bearing, vertical scaffold structure that transports or stores heavy components, material pallets or tools safely at greater heights. It is often used as an access solution or as a stable modular structure when high loads need to be carried in a concentrated way within a confined space.

Typical areas of use are:

• Material transport across several storeys
• Transfer points for heavy components
• Support for assembly and lifting equipment
• Creating safe access to higher work areas
• Load-bearing platforms on industrial or hall buildings
• Combination with facade or modular scaffolds for load distribution

A load tower is designed for load-bearing capacity and material logistics.
A normal scaffold tower primarily serves as access or a working platform.
Load towers feature:

• reinforced standards
• higher load classes
• special decking or transfer levels
• secure connection points for transport equipment

The load-bearing capacity depends on the system and configuration. Load towers are fundamentally designed for considerably higher loads than classic working or access towers. (Weight depends on the system / manufacturer.) More on this in our guide Scaffold load classes explained simply.

Assembly is carried out by trained specialists.
Typical components:

• Modular standards or frames
• Bracing and diagonal braces
• Heavy-duty decks or transfer levels
• Securing points for access or lifting gear
  The configuration must be clearly coordinated structurally. The basics are summarised in our guide: erecting a scaffold correctly.

A load tower is primarily designed for material.
Depending on the system, it can additionally be used as an access tower - however, this must be approved for the specific project. The obligations and standards that apply are explained in our guide to scaffold safety.