TRAD UK, the new brand after the merger of TRAD Hire & Sales and TRAD Safety Systems, is pleased to announce that the proprietary ASTERIX HD beams can now be sold and leased from each of its six warehouses in the UK.

This high load-bearing aluminum alloy beam has a depth of 133cm and a length ranging from 0.55m to 4.0m. The allowable bending moment is 102.2kNm, and the maximum point load under all loading conditions is 47.57kN. All chords and columns are manufactured with traditional scaffolding tube diameters, which can be said to be the strongest and most friendly scaffolding beams available today. British market.  

The beams also provide consistent node spacing, ensuring that when multiple beams are connected together, the ties and support elements are consistent. The beams are connected by using simple 8-hole sleeves and quick release pins. In addition, the ends of the beams are closed so that they can bear weight along the entire length.

For scaffolding contractors, it is important that the ASTERIX HD beams are fully compatible with the ALTRIX system and have 12°, 18° and 36° ridge spacing, which can be used to form large-span temporary roof structures, which was extremely difficult in the past accomplish. It can also be used in many different types of scaffolding structures using standard rather than expensive professional scaffolding accessories.

And, just like the ALTRIX system's own beams, ASTERIX HD beams can be used to form large, fully decorated areas using traditional tubes, plates, and fittings or systems (such as TRAD's PLATTAC METRIX system). However, with the higher load capacity of the beams, greater distances between supporting structures can be achieved, or higher load levels can be obtained.

Since its launch, ASTERIX HD beams have been used in various construction and renovation projects, including the Derby Market Hall renovation project, where beams are used for temporary roof structures and internal support scaffolding.

“For a range of construction and scaffolding projects, ASTERIX HD beams are a very useful product,” commented Alan Slater, head of technical and product support at TRAD UK.

"From long-span bridging sections to temporary buildings and building excavation protection structures, these beams are designed to seamlessly integrate with our ALTRIX system and provide simple solutions for other standard scaffolding systems. 

This makes the life of the relevant personnel as easy as possible, especially from the point of view of manual processing, compared to alternatives, making it an ideal choice for large or complex construction projects. "

Contractors can buy or rent ASTERIX HD beams from any of our warehouses across the UK.