Facade scaffolding of the next generation

PERI UP Easy* brings new design principles into scaffolding construction

Quick assembly speed, particularly safe but nevertheless fast working operations due to a whole bundle of constructional measures combined with a lower weight thanks to high-strength steels: the PERI UP Easy Facade Scaffolding has left the usual pathways used in scaffold construction and shows a high degree of innovativeness that pays off.

PERI UP Easy shows just how much potential for innovation exists in systems such as facade scaffolds. At the BAU 2017, PERI is providing a deep insight into the system which is about to be introduced onto the market - building approval has been applied for and is currently being assessed. The large number of detail improvements and new constructive solutions is worth taking a closer look in every case.

Scaffold nodes for maximum connection versatility

Important criteria for the efficient operational performance of a scaffolding system are connection techniques and connection elements. For PERI UP Easy, PERI has integrated the scaffold nodes directly into the frame in the form of a rosette. Here, components such as ledgers, supports and brackets are directly attached. This therefore functions without requiring couplers or other additional components; for example, also when scaffolding building corners and the installation of staircase units.

PERI UP ledgers, brackets and supports have a connection in the form of a wedge which is hooked into the rosette opening. In the process, the securing wedge drops into the rosette opening through its own weight and locks automatically. At PERI, this design detail is referred to as the “Gravity Lock”. With one blow of a hammer, the wedge is secured in position. Furthermore, this ledger connection can also be easily and accurately realized at a distance; in addition, this mechanics of this node connection prevents any accidental release due to impacts on the underside of the ledger.

The integrated scaffold node offers a total of eight connection possibilities, four each for ledgers and diagonal bracing directly on the rosette nodes. Moreover, there are four further connection possibilities for ledger braces on the ledgers. PERI UP Easy is available with two system widths, adapted to suit Width Class W 06 and W 09. For the system width of 67 cm, the one-piece 66 cm combi decking or 33 cm wide steel decks are used. For the alternative system width of 100 cm, it is also possible to use the 25 cm decks from the tried and tested PERI UP Flex Modular Scaffolding System.

Lightweight construction and work safety complement each other

As with the PERI UP Flex Modular Scaffolding, the ledgers consist of a rectangular hollow profile instead of the frequently used circular profiles which results in a significant weight reduction but still having the same load-bearing capacity. With PERI UP Easy, lightweight construction has a high priority in the specifications sheet. The heaviest frame component for system width 100 weighs 12.5 kg while all other components (except for the large size one-piece combi decking) are even lighter.

The low weight of the components is also a contribution to health and safety in the workplace as it significantly reduces the physical strain during assembly and dismantling. The self locking components, such as the “Gravity Lock” and the integrated lock against lifting in the decking, also add further to the safety. With the decks, the integrated securing clamp wraps around the rectangular ledger and thereby secures the position of the decking – the PERI UP decks are thereby prevented from lifting after installation without requiring any additional components. If necessary, the decking can be subsequently removed also only individual bays, e.g. for bringing in materials.

Incidentally, the vast majority of working steps are done without the use of tools, right through to the assembly of the Easy quick coupling system.

The most important contribution to accident protection, however, is the securing of the next higher working level in advance. The guardrail of the next scaffolding level is mounted from below with the lifting of the frame; the level is never accessed until it is safe to do so. For assembling the basic structure, the wearing of elaborate personal protective equipment to prevent falling can usually be dispensed with.

The PERI UP overall concept: few components, great functional diversity

Thanks to the integrated scaffold nodes on the Easy Frame, PERI UP Easy can be combined with the PERI UP Flex modular system. The consistent alignment of the entire PERI UP scaffolding technology thus accommodates the metric grid arrangement and the same decking system for all PERI UP scaffold applications ensure a wide range of solution possibilities. The crucial "interfaces" have become more universal in their function. As a result, a very wide range of applications can be realized with PERI UP while using the same scaffolding system. Facade scaffolds can be realized exactly in the same way as work and safety scaffolding and scaffold towers, working platforms and stair towers.

All in all, new perspectives have been created due to the significant work simplification featuring the reduced weight and high degree of constructive occupational health and safety protection regarding the areas of application as well as the cost-effectiveness of scaffolding operations.