Where Can I Buy Base Jacks?
Currently, you can purchase base jacks through three methods: local dealers, online stores, and scaffolding manufacturers. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages:
Local Dealers
Advantages: No waiting time, you can get the base jack the same day.
Disadvantages: Limited product variety, expensive, and limited quantity.
Online Stores
Advantages: Wide variety, large quantity, and cheaper than local dealers.
Disadvantages: Requires waiting time, and product quality and compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
Scaffolding Manufacturer
Advantages: Cheaper price, customizable service, guaranteed product quality and compatibility.
Disadvantages: Usually a longer waiting period.
EK Scaffolding is a China scaffolding manufacturer that provides a variety of scaffolding components, including base jacks, scaffolding couplers, steel props, scaffolding pipes, scaffolding safety gates, scaffolding ladders, scaffolding planks, and other components compatible with various scaffolding systems.
Should I Buy Cheap Or Expensive Base Jacks?
The advantage of cheap base jacks is their low price, which saves on budget. However, it’s crucial to ensure that the base jacks meet the EN74 standard. Cheap base jacks also have drawbacks; they usually use inferior materials, resulting in lower load-bearing capacity and shorter lifespan compared to high-quality base jacks, and are usually not reusable. If your project is short-term and doesn’t require high load-bearing capacity, you can choose this type of base jack.
Expensive base jacks are usually made of high-quality steel and have a thicker galvanized coating on the surface, effectively preventing rust and corrosion, providing a longer service life and load capacity. If your project is large and requires repeated use, it’s more advantageous to choose high-quality base jacks. Although the initial cost is higher, they can be reused many times if properly maintained, making the average cost per use much cheaper.
In short, whether cheap or expensive, base jacks must meet the EN74 testing standard to ensure they meet the project’s load-bearing and service life requirements.
How Do I Determine What Kind Of Base Jack I Need?
Base jacks come in many types, with different surface treatments, sizes, and materials, resulting in different load-bearing capacities. You can determine the type of base jack you need based on your project duration, budget, and load-bearing requirements. For example, for small projects with no high load-bearing requirements and no need for repeated use, you can choose a cheaper base jack. For large-scale projects that require load-bearing capacity and repeated use, high quality base jacks are recommended. Of course, you can consult with professional engineers to calculate the appropriate load capacity and quantity of base jacks needed for your project, ensuring you purchase the right ones.
We also welcome you to contact EK Scaffolding manufacturer, we will provide you with a one-stop solution.