Horizontal Ledger

NOVSA, we manufacture Horizontal Ledgers that provide rigid lateral support in Cup Lock and Ring Lock Scaffolding Systems. Our ledgers are designed with precision-forged ledger blades at both ends, ensuring fast installation, secure locking, and maximum load-bearing capacity without the use of bolts or loose fittings. A Horizontal Ledger is a key component in scaffolding systems, mainly used in Cup Lock and Ring Lock scaffolding. It is a horizontal tube that connects between the vertical standards, ensuring the structure’s stability, alignment, and load distribution.

Horizontal Ledger – Size & Weight Chart

Length (m)

Tube Size (OD × Thickness)

Approx. Weight (kg)

0.60 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

2.4 – 2.8 kg

0.90 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

3.2 – 3.8 kg

1.20 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

4.0 – 4.6 kg

1.50 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

5.0 – 5.8 kg

1.80 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

6.0 – 6.9 kg

2.00 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

6.5 – 7.5 kg

2.50 m

Ø 48.3 mm × 2.5 / 3.2 mm

8.2 – 9.5 kg

Standards for Horizontal Ledger

Standard

Description

BS 1139

British Standard for scaffolding tubes, fittings & components.
EN 12810
European standard for façade scaffolds made of prefabricated components.
EN 12811
Specifies performance requirements and structural design for scaffolding.
EN 74
Standard for forged scaffold fittings & couplers used with ledgers.
NOVSA ensures that every Horizontal Ledger undergoes load testing, weld quality inspection, and dimensional accuracy checks before dispatch.

Grade for Horizontal Ledger

Grade

Description

Mild Steel (MS)

Standard grade steel, economical and suitable for general scaffolding use.
Carbon Steel
Provides higher tensile strength and toughness for heavy-duty applications.
Forged Steel (Ledger Blades)
The ledger blades at both ends are forged for maximum strength, precision, and safety.

Surface Finish for horizontal ledger

Finish Type

Description

Advantages

Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG)

Thick zinc coating by dipping in molten zinc.
Superior corrosion resistance, ideal for outdoor & long-term use.

Electro-Galvanized (EG)

Thin zinc layer applied by electroplating.
Smooth finish, economical, suitable for indoor projects.

Powder Coated / Painted

Protective paint coating, available in multiple colours.
Cost-effective, aesthetic appeal, medium protection.

Self-Colour (Black Steel)

Natural steel finish without additional coating.
For short-term projects, economical option.