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Sleeve couplers are external scaffolding accessories that extend the length of scaffolding steel pipes without affecting the structural stability of the scaffolding, thereby providing axial continuity and load-bearing strength. This article will provide a detailed introduction to sleeve couplers, their application scenarios, and how to use them correctly.

There are many standards for scaffolding couplers, and the standards applied vary depending on the region they are used for. Different standards have different requirements for the production process, materials, and testing standards of scaffolding couplers, but regardless of which standard is followed, the quality of the scaffolding couplers must be ensured.

Couplers act as connectors in scaffolding, typically connecting components such as steel pipes, treads, and beams. There are many different types of couplers used in scaffolding, and different scaffolding couplers have different applications. Below, we will explain the specific applications of these scaffolding couplers.

Common scaffolding couplers on the market include single couplers and double couplers. A double coupler is a scaffolding clamp that connects two intersecting steel pipes. Based on the connection angle, it can be divided into right-angle couplers and swivel couplers. Based on the manufacturing process, it can be divided into pressed couplers and drop-forged couplers.

Swivel couplers are used to connect two steel pipes that intersect at any angle, making them useful for creating multi-angle scaffolding systems. These scaffolding couplers can rotate, allowing for flexible angles, and are primarily used for diagonal bracing in scaffolding structures.

Swivel couplers are also known as swivel clamps, swivel scaffolding fittings. Our swivel coupler connect two scaffolding tubes at any angle and are suitable for 48.3mm steel tubes. We offer drop-forged and pressed manufacturing methods, and we also offer a typing service. Customization is also possible upon request. All of our swivel coupler meet EN74 and BS1139 standards.