
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Code | Length (m) | Painted (kg) | Self Finish (kg) | Hot Dipped (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1310-10 | 1.000 | 4.900 | 4.700 | 5.100 |
| MS-1310-13 | 1.300 | 6.600 | 6.350 | 7.000 |
| MS-1310-15 | 1.500 | 7.350 | 7.100 | 7.800 |
| MS-1310-18 | 1.800 | 9.000 | 8.750 | 9.600 |
| MS-1310-20 | 2.000 | 9.800 | 9.400 | 10.350 |
| MS-1310-23 | 2.300 | 11.550 | 11.200 | 12.300 |
| MS-1310-25 | 2.500 | 12.250 | 11.900 | 13.090 |
| MS-1310-30 | 3.000 | 14.700 | 14.200 | 15.600 |
| Code | Length (m) | Painted (kg) | Self Finish (kg) | Hot Dipped (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1311-06 | 0.600 | 2.370 | 2.300 | 2.530 |
| MS-1311-09 | 0.900 | 3.404 | 3.300 | 3.630 |
| MS-1311-10 | 1.000 | 3.750 | 3.650 | 4.000 |
| MS-1311-12 | 1.200 | 4.430 | 4.300 | 4.730 |
| MS-1311-13 | 1.300 | 4.850 | 4.700 | 5.170 |
| MS-1311-16 | 1.600 | 5.870 | 5.700 | 6.270 |
| MS-1311-18 | 1.800 | 6.600 | 6.400 | 7.040 |
| MS-1311-25 | 2.500 | 8.900 | 8.650 | 9.500 |
| Code | Length (m) | Painted (kg) | Self Finish (kg) | Hot Dipped (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1313-05 | 0.565 | 4.000 | 3.900 | 4.290 |
| MS-1313-08 | 0.795 | 4.850 | 4.700 | 5.150 |
| MS-1313-12 | 1.200 | 6.280 | 6.100 | 6.700 |
| MS-1313-13 | 1.300 | 6.590 | 6.400 | 7.000 |
| MS-1313-18 | 1.800 | 8.340 | 8.100 | 8.900 |
| MS-1313-25 | 2.500 | 10.900 | 10.600 | 11.650 |
| Code | Component | Length (m) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1650 | Inside Transom 1-Board | 0.500 | 2.400 |
| MS-1651 | Inside Transom 1-Board | 1.000 | 3.404 |
| MS-1652 | Inside Transom 1-Board | 1.500 | 3.750 |
| MS-1653 | Inside Transom 1-Board | 2.000 | 4.400 |
| MS-1658 | Beam Bracket | 1.000 | 4.700 |
| MS-1659 | Beam Bracket | 1.500 | 6.400 |
| Code | Component | Length (m) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1628 | Decking Beam | 1.200 | 13.400 |
| MS-1626 | Decking Beam | 1.800 | 20.000 |
| MS-1643 | Decking Beam | 2.500 | 28.000 |
| MS-1644 | Infill Beam | 0.900 | 5.230 |
| MS-1645 | Infill Beam | 1.200 | 6.700 |
| MS-1646 | Infill Beam | 1.500 | 8.700 |
| MS-1647 | Infill Beam | 1.700 | 9.800 |
| MS-1625 | Drophead (40 kN) | — | 5.000 |
| Code | Item | Type / Bay | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1660 | Batten Hop-Up Bracket | 1 Board | 2.300 |
| MS-1661 | Batten Hop-Up Bracket | 2 Boards | 6.600 |
| MS-1662 | Batten Hop-Up Bracket | 3 Boards | 7.600 |
| MS-1654 | Swivel Face Brace | 2.5 × 2.0 m | 11.500 |
| MS-1655 | Swivel Face Brace | 2.5 × 1.5 m | 10.700 |
| MS-1656 | Swivel Face Brace | 1.8 × 2.0 m | 9.800 |
| MS-1657 | Swivel Face Brace | 1.8 × 1.5 m | 8.700 |
| Code | Description | Tube OD | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF-1390-113F | Top Cup (3 Lug / Malleable Cast Iron) | 48.3 mm | 0.430 |
| SF-1390-114F | Top Cup (4 Lug / Malleable Cast Iron) | 48.3 mm | 0.430 |
| SF-1390-140 | Bottom Cup (Pressed Steel) | 48.3 mm | 0.200 |
| SF-1667-A/B/C | Omega Transom (1.3m / 1.8m / 2.5m) | — | 7.2 - 24.8 |
| MS-1390-122 | Forged Ledger Blade | 48.3 mm | 0.222 |
| MS-1315 | Wedge Plate | 48.3 mm | 1.200 |
| MS-1390-15 | Spigot (Loose / Fixed) | 38.0 mm | 0.710 |
* Complete product catalog available for download in PDF format. Finishes available: Hot Dip Galvanized, Painted, Self Finish.
From shoring and falsework to facade access — Cup Lock's modularity makes it one of the most versatile scaffolding systems available.
Facade access for towers, residential and commercial buildings.
Heavy-duty support for slabs, beams and bridge sections.
Refinery, power and petrochemical maintenance scaffolding.
Access platforms for bridge construction and maintenance.
Galvanized scaffolding for harsh marine environments.
Quick-deploy access for industrial plant shutdowns.
Single-hammer node connection cuts build time by 30%+ over conventional systems.
Designed and load-tested per EN 12810, with documented safety factors.
Hot-dip galvanizing protects every component for long-term outdoor reuse.
Components interchangeable across batches and compatible with global Cup Lock systems.
Original Malmo product diagrams for the main Cup Lock parts, useful for identifying standards, horizontals, transoms and hop-up brackets during enquiry.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Batten hop-up brackets are used where wider platform support is needed, giving crews more usable working space around the scaffold bay.
Download the comprehensive 10-page technical catalog containing complete component part numbers, weights across all finishes, dimensions, and system assembly diagrams.
Tell us your scope — heights, area, configuration — and our scaffolding specialists will revert with a tailored quote within 24 hours.


