Cup Lock Scaffolding System

Scaffolding System

Cup Lock System

A globally proven modular scaffolding system, the Cup Lock connects ledgers and standards through a unique top-cup, bottom-cup node — enabling fast, safe and tool-light assembly.

Key Highlights

  • Up to 4 ledgers per node — true modular flexibility
  • Tool-light assembly using a single hammer
  • Hot-dip galvanized for outdoor longevity
  • Compatible with international scaffolding standards
  • Reusable across project after project
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Built for Speed and Safety

Malmo's Cup Lock scaffolding is engineered around a deceptively simple idea: a steel cup, hammered down, locks ledger blades into place — with up to four ledgers connected at every node. The result is a scaffold that goes up faster, comes down faster and stays safer in between.

Every component is fabricated from prime steel, welded under controlled conditions and hot-dip galvanized for site durability. Whether you're scaffolding a 40-storey tower or a refinery shutdown, our Cup Lock system performs.

Why Contractors Choose Malmo Cup Lock

  • Faster Build Cycles — Up to 30% time savings vs. tube-and-clamp.
  • Lower Labour Cost — Single-hammer assembly, smaller crews.
  • Engineered Loads — Tested vertical and lateral capacities.
  • Long Service Life — Galvanized for years of reuse.

Technical Specifications & Catalog Components

Manufactured from prime high-grade 48.3 mm steel tubes with captive forged/pressed cups spaced at 500 mm node centres. Meets European standard EN 12810 / EN 12811.

Vertical Standards (Open End) — 48.3 mm OD × 3.2 mm Wall

CodeLength (m)Painted (kg)Self Finish (kg)Hot Dipped (kg)
MS-1310-101.0004.9004.7005.100
MS-1310-131.3006.6006.3507.000
MS-1310-151.5007.3507.1007.800
MS-1310-181.8009.0008.7509.600
MS-1310-202.0009.8009.40010.350
MS-1310-232.30011.55011.20012.300
MS-1310-252.50012.25011.90013.090
MS-1310-303.00014.70014.20015.600

Ledgers (Horizontals)

CodeLength (m)Painted (kg)Self Finish (kg)Hot Dipped (kg)
MS-1311-060.6002.3702.3002.530
MS-1311-090.9003.4043.3003.630
MS-1311-101.0003.7503.6504.000
MS-1311-121.2004.4304.3004.730
MS-1311-131.3004.8504.7005.170
MS-1311-161.6005.8705.7006.270
MS-1311-181.8006.6006.4007.040
MS-1311-252.5008.9008.6509.500

Intermediate Transoms

CodeLength (m)Painted (kg)Self Finish (kg)Hot Dipped (kg)
MS-1313-050.5654.0003.9004.290
MS-1313-080.7954.8504.7005.150
MS-1313-121.2006.2806.1006.700
MS-1313-131.3006.5906.4007.000
MS-1313-181.8008.3408.1008.900
MS-1313-252.50010.90010.60011.650

Inside Transoms & Beam Brackets

CodeComponentLength (m)Weight (kg)
MS-1650Inside Transom 1-Board0.5002.400
MS-1651Inside Transom 1-Board1.0003.404
MS-1652Inside Transom 1-Board1.5003.750
MS-1653Inside Transom 1-Board2.0004.400
MS-1658Beam Bracket1.0004.700
MS-1659Beam Bracket1.5006.400

Decking Beams & Infill Beams

CodeComponentLength (m)Weight (kg)
MS-1628Decking Beam1.20013.400
MS-1626Decking Beam1.80020.000
MS-1643Decking Beam2.50028.000
MS-1644Infill Beam0.9005.230
MS-1645Infill Beam1.2006.700
MS-1646Infill Beam1.5008.700
MS-1647Infill Beam1.7009.800
MS-1625Drophead (40 kN)—5.000

Hop-Up Brackets & Swivel Face Braces

CodeItemType / BayWeight (kg)
MS-1660Batten Hop-Up Bracket1 Board2.300
MS-1661Batten Hop-Up Bracket2 Boards6.600
MS-1662Batten Hop-Up Bracket3 Boards7.600
MS-1654Swivel Face Brace2.5 × 2.0 m11.500
MS-1655Swivel Face Brace2.5 × 1.5 m10.700
MS-1656Swivel Face Brace1.8 × 2.0 m9.800
MS-1657Swivel Face Brace1.8 × 1.5 m8.700

Cups, Blades, Omega & Fittings

CodeDescriptionTube ODWeight (kg)
SF-1390-113FTop Cup (3 Lug / Malleable Cast Iron)48.3 mm0.430
SF-1390-114FTop Cup (4 Lug / Malleable Cast Iron)48.3 mm0.430
SF-1390-140Bottom Cup (Pressed Steel)48.3 mm0.200
SF-1667-A/B/COmega Transom (1.3m / 1.8m / 2.5m)—7.2 - 24.8
MS-1390-122Forged Ledger Blade48.3 mm0.222
MS-1315Wedge Plate48.3 mm1.200
MS-1390-15Spigot (Loose / Fixed)38.0 mm0.710

* Complete product catalog available for download in PDF format. Finishes available: Hot Dip Galvanized, Painted, Self Finish.

Where Cup Lock Performs Best

From shoring and falsework to facade access — Cup Lock's modularity makes it one of the most versatile scaffolding systems available.

High-Rise Construction

Facade access for towers, residential and commercial buildings.

Shoring & Falsework

Heavy-duty support for slabs, beams and bridge sections.

Industrial Plants

Refinery, power and petrochemical maintenance scaffolding.

Bridges & Infrastructure

Access platforms for bridge construction and maintenance.

Marine & Shipyard

Galvanized scaffolding for harsh marine environments.

Maintenance & Repair

Quick-deploy access for industrial plant shutdowns.

Engineering Features

Rapid Assembly

Single-hammer node connection cuts build time by 30%+ over conventional systems.

Engineered Safety

Designed and load-tested per EN 12810, with documented safety factors.

Galvanized Finish

Hot-dip galvanizing protects every component for long-term outdoor reuse.

Modular Compatibility

Components interchangeable across batches and compatible with global Cup Lock systems.

Component Details

Cup Lock Component Details

Original Malmo product diagrams for the main Cup Lock parts, useful for identifying standards, horizontals, transoms and hop-up brackets during enquiry.

Cup Lock system layout diagram
System Layout

Cup Lock System

Cuplock scaffolding uses a circular node locking method, allowing horizontals to be fixed to verticals from multiple directions for access, facade and shoring configurations.

Cup Lock vertical standards diagram
Node Spacing

Verticals or Standards

Standards are made from 48.3 mm diameter high grade steel tube, with cups welded at 500 mm intervals. The movable top cup rotates down so a hammer blow locks ledger blades into the lower cup.

Cup Lock horizontals diagram
Ledger Connection

Horizontals

Horizontal ledgers use forged blade ends that locate into the cup joint, creating a rigid connection between vertical standards.

Cup Lock intermediate transoms diagram
Platform Support

Intermediate Transoms

Intermediate transoms connect inner and outer ledgers to support scaffold boards. Jaw-shaped ends lock over the ledgers, with one end fitted with a locking device.

Cup Lock tabular hop-up bracket diagram
Platform Extension

Tabular Hop-Up Brackets

Tubular hop-up brackets increase platform width and allow a cantilevered board line where extra working access is required.

Cup Lock batten hop-up bracket diagram
Wider Working Deck

Batten Hop-Up Brackets

Batten hop-up brackets are used where wider platform support is needed, giving crews more usable working space around the scaffold bay.

Universal jacks and beam brackets are also part of the Cup Lock range and can be supplied against project sizing and load requirements.
Official Technical Documentation

Malmo Cup Lock Scaffolding Catalog

Download the comprehensive 10-page technical catalog containing complete component part numbers, weights across all finishes, dimensions, and system assembly diagrams.

Download PDF Catalog (1.1 MB)
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