Questions and Answers for MetalTech 7 ft. L x 19 in. W Scaffolding Platform, Aluminum Work Platform and Scaffold Plank for Metaltech Scaffolding, 3-Pack

A:  Good day Mat, Not at all, here is the correct information: The standard 75 pounds per sqft is the standard way to display the load capacity of the plateform in the Industry. This means that the plateform has a capacity approx. 788 lbs. regards J.

A:  Good day Mat, Not at all, here is the correct information: The standard 75 pounds per sqft is the standard way to display the load capacity of the plateform in the Industry. This means that the plateform has a capacity approx. 788 lbs. regards J.

A:  Good day, the platform is 7ft from the middle of the hook to the middle of the other hook.

A:  I haven't measured the total length, but they fit in standard 5x7 staging/scaffolding and work great. Hope this kind of helps.

A:  It's only about a 20 degree up slope so they would not have a problem

A:  They do not slip at all. I mostly use mine on scaffolding but I am using one as a ramp going up approximately 30 inches and it works great. 

A:  Good day, please send us your question via email at cs@metaltechna.com we will transfer it over to our engineering departement to get the answer for you. Thank you

A:  We have had no problem with slippage,they work fine

A:  Very lightweight, around 20 lbs. each

A:  20 lbs +

A:  Hi, width is 19 inches, length is 7 feet. Thanks!

A:  like 20 lbs.each ,it has ben some time since I have used all 6 of my platforms. Remember, the weight limits are important for safety.

A:  75 pounds per square foot means each square foot can support75 pounds. If you multiply by the square footage of the plank, then you get what the plank can hold, so long as you don't exceed 75 pounds per any given square foot of plank. If the three planks are side by side, then their total square footage times 75 pounds per square foot would give you the total load three planks side by side can support, again, if you don't exceed 75 pounds on any square foot of surface.

A:  I weigh 250 + approx 30 lbs of tools. One person would stand on approx four square feet at any giving time, so I personally would not use these if I weighed over 300 lbs, and would not double are triple stack under no circumstances. This is an excellent product within its range. I work by myself, they are great for the ease of moving them.

A:  So you've done the math and arrived at the answer. That's an evenly distributed weight by the way not a point load and not unbalanced. They will hold the weight but they are fairly flimsy compared to a standard scaffolding plank.

A:  load is 250 per plank

A:  Yes the hooks are all bolted in place

A:  They lock in place very securely, either to top of the scaffolding, or in my case, to the outriggers.

A:  Yes.

A:  the hooks they just stay put

A:  Yep each side

A:  The hooks are "riveted" in place. So, no, not removable. You would have to drill them out. No mounting holes. You may be able to modify them though!

A:  Justme, The hooks are removable from the plank by unfastening the bolts that hold the hooks in place, but there is an integral v-shaped aluminum support bar that runs across the width on both ends that hangs down from the bottom about an inch, so if the mounting lip you are attaching to is about 1 3/8" in width, then you should be able to bolt it on with the support bar in place. I would not bolt it on without the support bar unless you have support underneath the entire edge of the plank as the support bar is an integral part of strength of the plank. Bubba.

A:  Yes, the hooks are bolted in and could be removed, however I would caution you on their design they have a raised rib for traction, but there is really no way for water to drain off of them and it would compromise their strength to add holes. The water puddles up on them and they become a bit slippery in the rain. Still pretty strong for as light as they are though. Not sure I would recommend for marine use. I would buy again for construction.

A:  Yes the hooks are bolted on and they are removable

A:  Each hook is attached to the platform with one bolt and nut allowing for easy removal.