Aluminium Scaffolding for Industrial Halls: 5 Buying Specs

Choose an aluminium mobile scaffold for a hall or production facility by five parameters: load class, configuration, working height, flooring and documentation. For most halls, ALUBERG 770 or ALUBERG 1370 with configurations for working heights of 3–12 m will cover the need; above 12 m, COSMOS Marte L.

An industrial buyer and a building tradesperson shop in the same market, but have fundamentally different requirements. The tradesperson needs scaffolding that will last for a project and then sit in a storeroom. The industrial buyer needs scaffolding that will be in active use every day, operated by different users, capable of withstanding an internal audit, and reliable enough never to take a production line out of service due to a defect.

These differences directly influence the choice of product, accessories, and documentation. This article summarises what to focus on when procuring aluminium scaffolding for industrial use.

How Industrial Operations Differ From Construction or Trade Work

Before looking at specific parameters, it is worth naming the differences in the operating environment:

Frequency and intensity. Industrial scaffolding may be in active use 5–8 hours a day, 250 days a year. A construction scaffold may sit in the corner of a storage room for months at a time. This intensity leaves its mark on wear to joints, castors, and surface finishes.

Multiple users. In an industrial workplace, scaffolding is typically operated by multiple employees across different shifts. Each person handles it differently, and not everyone takes the same care of equipment. The scaffold must withstand a higher level of mechanical handling.

Safety audits and documentation. Industrial operations are subject to regular internal and external health and safety audits. An auditor will want to see a declaration of conformity, certification, inspection records, and a valid user manual in the local language. Inadequate documentation means non-compliance, which means an operational stoppage.

Specific environment. Industrial buildings may have uneven or contaminated floors, high ceilings (10–20 m), operating machinery, and moving materials. The scaffolding must be designed for these conditions, not just for a flat, clean floor.

Key Parameter 1: Load Class

Load classes are defined by EN 1004 and PN-EN 1004

• Class 2: 150 kg/m² – for light work, 1 person plus a small amount of material
• Class 3: 200 kg/m² – for industrial use, 2 persons plus materials

For industrial operations we recommend load class 3 exclusively. This minimises the risk of exceeding the limit in non-standard situations (a larger amount of tools, an unexpected second person on the platform) and provides a safety margin.

According to the manufacturer's parts list, ALUBERG 770 and ALUBERG 1370 are both load class 3 (200 kg/m², EN 1004). COSMOS Marte S and Marte L scaffolds have a load capacity of 200 kg/m² including 2 persons.

Key Parameter 2: Configuration S or B

ALUBERG comes in two configurations: S with outriggers (recommended by the manufacturer) and B with ballast outriggers and weights (on specific request). For rougher floors, ø200 mm castors with height adjustment are available.

Key Parameter 3: Height and Configuration

Industrial buildings typically have ceiling heights of 6–20 m. Standard ALUBERG configurations end at a working height of 12 m; the tallest COSMOS Marte L configuration reaches 13.99 m.

Choosing by height and aisle width:

• narrow aisles: ALUBERG 770 (footprint 1915 × 770 mm, up to 12 m) or COSMOS Marte S (width 0.74 m, up to 11.55 m)
• larger working area up to 12 m: ALUBERG 1370 (footprint 1915 × 1370 mm) or COSMOS Marte L (width 1.35 m)
• 12–13.99 m (indoors): COSMOS Marte L, which according to the manufacturer requires no wall anchoring indoors
• above 13.99 m: a custom solution, or anchoring to the hall structure – we assess this individually based on your inquiry

ALUBERG 770 and 1370 share the same working height range of 3–12 m in 1 m steps. They differ in width, and therefore in working area and door/aisle clearance (see our article ALUBERG 770 vs 1370 for details). Outdoors, mobile scaffolds are limited to a platform height of 8 m without anchoring (working height 10 m).

When submitting an inquiry, always state the maximum working height – not the ceiling height, but the height at which you will actually be working. This determines the required frame configuration and accessories.

Scaffolding for Halls: Aisles, Outriggers, Racking

In a hall, the width of the aisle often matters more for scaffold selection than the ceiling height.

Aisles: the narrow ALUBERG 770 or Marte S moves more easily between racking and machinery. The wider ALUBERG 1370 and Marte L offer more room for two workers and materials, but need a wider aisle.

Outriggers enlarge the footprint: standard ALUBERG configurations include four outriggers from a working height of 5 m (770) and 6 m (1370). Take their size into account when planning where the scaffold will travel in the hall.

Racking and equipment: where one technician repeatedly moves between machines or racking up to a working height of 5.91 m, the COSMOS Super Torretta stair tower is often faster – it isn't assembled, you just roll it into place and brake it.

Key Parameter 4: Outriggers and Floor Conditions

Industrial floors are not always perfectly level. Loads from machinery, expansion joints, rails, and floor channels all affect scaffold stability.

For industrial use we always recommend:

Adjustable levelling feet: allow the tower to be levelled on an uneven surface without shimming. Available as accessories for both ALUBERG and COSMOS.

Outriggers: mandatory from the height stated in the manufacturer's manual (for ALUBERG from a working height of 5 m for the 770 and 6 m for the 1370). In industrial operations, we recommend fitting them whenever the configuration reaches half of the maximum permitted height.

Large castors or terrain accessories: for rougher floor surfaces or slight slopes, larger-diameter castors are available that make movement easier and improve stability.

Key Parameter 5: Documentation for Audit

An industrial buyer must be able to produce the following at a health and safety audit:

• Declaration of conformity with EN 1004 for the scaffold
• Certification to the current version of EN 1004 or PN-EN 1004
• Assembly and operating instructions in the local language
• Records of regular inspections (see our article on scaffold inspections)
• Evidence of user training

Every ALUBERG and COSMOS tower we supply comes with assembly and operating instructions; the declaration of conformity is available on request, so you don't need to track it down retrospectively. We will confirm the available language versions of the documentation in our quotation.

What to Include in Your Inquiry

So that we can propose the right configuration, we need the following information from you:

• Maximum working height (in metres)
• Width of the narrowest passage or doorway through which the scaffold must pass
• Number of people who will be working on the platform simultaneously
• Frequency of use (daily, weekly, occasional)
• Floor type (level concrete, uneven, with rails, wet, etc.)
• Indoor or outdoor use
• Whether the operation is subject to industrial health and safety audits

With this information we will prepare a specific quotation including accessories and documentation. Contact us via the form or by e-mail – we'll respond within 24 hours.