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Steel props are commonly used support materials in construction, providing temporary vertical support for construction projects and are suitable for applications such as formwork systems and scaffolding systems. There are many channels for purchasing steel props, including local wholesale markets, online shopping platforms, and steel prop manufacturers. Below, we will specifically introduce the differences between these purchasing channels.
Steel prop purchasing channels:
Local wholesale market
You can quickly find the steel props you need without waiting, which is suitable for very urgent situations. However, due to high storage costs, local wholesale markets do not have a large quantity or variety of steel props, and are only suitable for small-batch purchases. If your project is very small and only requires a few steel props, then a local wholesale market can fully meet your needs.
Online shopping platforms
Compared with local wholesale markets, online shopping platforms have a richer supply of goods and a wider variety of products, but the quantity is limited and requires logistics time. If you cannot find the steel props you need in the local wholesale market, or if your construction project has sufficient time, you can choose an online shopping platform. The price of steel props purchased this way will be more advantageous than in local wholesale markets, and it is also only suitable for small projects.
Steel prop manufacturer
Professional scaffolding manufacturers can provide a wider variety of steel props at more competitive prices, but require production and transportation time. Steel prop manufacturers can provide professional production design drawings and can customize suitable steel props according to your needs. For large projects that require a large number of steel props, or require customized steel props, you can choose a steel prop manufacturer.
Selection suggestions:
For urgent projects that only require a small number of steel props, you can choose to buy them from a local wholesale market; for small-scale purchases with sufficient time, you can choose an online shopping platform; for large-scale projects that require a large number of steel props, it is recommended to choose a steel prop manufacturer, which is more cost-effective.
If you want to buy steel props, you can first choose the appropriate purchasing channel based on your project needs, inventory, budget, and timeline. Choosing the right purchasing channel can help you save time and money.
Steel prop product reference:
The following types of steel props are currently commonly used:
Light duty steel prop
It has the advantages of light weight, easy handling, and low price, and is usually used to support relatively light loads. The surface is painted or galvanized to improve durability and corrosion resistance.
Heavy duty steel prop
Compared with light duty props, the pipe is thicker and has a stronger load-bearing capacity, and can be used to support larger loads. The surface is also treated with paint or galvanizing to improve the durability and corrosion resistance of the steel support.
Push-pull prop
The push-pull prop can support and align single-sided and double-sided formwork. The lower base plate is fixed to ground anchors, and the upper top plate is fixed to the formwork.
Common accessories for steel props:
Steel Prop Tripod
The steel prop tripod is installed at the bottom of the steel prop to make the steel prop safer during operation.
Strongboys
Strongboys are metal brackets with blades that can be inserted into the mortar joints of brick or block walls and connected to steel props to temporarily support the wall when excavating or repairing the wall.
U Head Prop
The U-head Prop is used with the steel prop and installed on the top of the steel prop to fix the beam.
Fork Head Prop
Made of steel plate, four angle steels and a round steel pipe welded together, it is installed on the top of the steel prop to fix the beam.