Vertical Standards
Vertical standards are the load-bearing, upright basic components in scaffolding. They form the main load line, transfer the vertical loads and connect the levels of a scaffold via defined connection points.
Whether in a frame or modular scaffold: vertical standards are the central structural element of every construction.
Advantages of vertical standards
- High load-bearing stability for multi-level assembly
- System-precise connection points for ledgers, diagonals, decking
- Clean grid logic in scaffold assembly
- Reusable & robust for long-term use
- A basic component for almost every scaffold system
Vertical standards - categories
Standard vertical standards
For frame systems with fixed connection and bay widths.
Modular standards
Standards with modular nodes for flexible grids.
Extension standards
For height adjustment or extending existing structures.
Special / transition standards
For particular connection situations or transitions between systems.
CETRAC parts & service
- Locking pins
- Connecting elements
- Base and head plates
Quick overview - vertical standards
Standard type | Effort | Costs | Benefit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard vertical standards | low | medium | very high | The basis of every facade scaffold |
| Modular standards | medium | medium - high | very high | flexible modular nodes |
| Extension standards | medium | low - medium | high | for height adjustments |
| Special standards | medium - high | high | high | special solutions |
| Accessories | low | low | medium | securing & connection |
CETRAC has a wide selection of vertical standards
| Category | Subtype | Designation | Length / size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 0.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 1.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 1.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 2.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 2.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 3.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel | 4.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel, without tube connector | 0.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel, without tube connector | 1.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel, without tube connector | 1.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel, without tube connector | 2.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Steel | Vertical standard, steel, without tube connector | 3.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Aluminium | Vertical standard, aluminium | 1.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Aluminium | Vertical standard, aluminium | 1.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Aluminium | Vertical standard, aluminium | 2.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Aluminium | Vertical standard, aluminium | 2.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Aluminium | Vertical standard, aluminium | 3.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Aluminium | Vertical standard, aluminium | 4.00 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 0.50 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 1.00 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 1.50 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 2.00 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 2.50 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 3.00 m |
| Vertical standard | System | Vertical standard with pressed-in tube connector | 4.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Special | Vertical standard for suspended scaffold | 1.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Special | Vertical standard for suspended scaffold | 1.50 m |
| Vertical standard | Special | Vertical standard for suspended scaffold | 2.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Special | Vertical standard for suspended scaffold | 3.00 m |
| Vertical standard | Accessories | Starter standard / starter piece | - |
| Vertical standard | Accessories | Standard securing element | 0.50 m |
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FAQ - Vertical standards
As the load-bearing, upright main elements of every scaffold system.
As a rule, no - they are system-specific load-bearing parts.
Modular standards have modular nodes for flexible grids; standard standards follow fixed bay widths.
Yes - using extension standards, provided this is done in accordance with the system.
Crucial - incorrect positioning affects load-bearing capacity and geometry.