What is The Use of Base Jack in Scaffolding?

The scaffolding base jack (screw jack) is used as the starting base of the scaffold, and provides stability by adjusting the jack nut of the base on uneven ground, and is used for level adjustment of the system scaffolding according to different underground heights. Adjustable base jack are also called adjustable screw jacks, scaffold jacks, leveling jacks, base jacks or jack bases, etc.

What is the use of base jack in scaffolding?

A base jack is also sometimes called a leveling jack or screw leg. They are designed to provide a level foundation for your scaffolding platform. The bottom of the base jack has a 4" X 4" fixed bottom plate as a foot. This base plate is designed to be fastened (by nails or screws) to a wood clay base plate. These jacks can be raised up to 12" to ensure the scaffolding platform is level. They work like a giant screw where the base of the scaffolding frame rests on a nut that can be raised or lowered by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. The maximum of the base jack The extended height is 18". Most base jacks have a built-in stop so that the maximum height will not be exceeded. (For mobile scaffolding, the maximum height of the base jack is 12".) The jack is secured to the on the scaffolding frame.

Why choose EKscaffold adjustable base jack

EKscaffold can design scaffolding with adjustable base jack according to customer requirements. In addition, the base jack of EKscaffold has passed the EN12810 scaffolding standard certification. Our QC team controls the quality of adjustable base jack for scaffolding according to ISO9001 in terms of raw material testing, welding quality and safe load capacity.

EKscaffold's scaffolding adjustable base jack can be electro-galvanized or hot-dip galvanized to meet different durability requirements and construction project budget plans, and is tested to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. For more information, please feel free to contact us.