Manual

ERREM
Scaffold Couplings
Cross coupling
Swivel coupling
Extension couplings + joining pins
Beam couplings

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One can temporarily connect two pipes by means of a coupling:

Cross coupling: to connect two pipes at right angles

Swivel coupling: to connect two pipes to each other at an angle
Extension coupling: to connect two pipes to each other longitudinally
Beam Couplings: to affix a pipe to a steel beam

The connection is obtained by clamping the coupling to the pipes and inserting the cotter
pins.

Standards

Van Thiel couplings conform to standards NEN-EN 74-1:2005 / -2:2008 / -3:2007 for
couplings and fittings for steel pipe scaffolding, or are subjected to comparative tests
under our own control.

Requirements and test methods:

Class B for cross couplings
Class B for swivels
Class B for Extension couplings
Values for beam couplings obtained through tests

Raw materials

The raw materials used must meet the requirements of the applicable Eurocode and / or
the values stated in BS EN 12811-2. The raw materials are subject to control under the
ISO 9001-2000 system.

Marking
Van Thiel couplings are recognizable by the stamped marking “EN-74 CÜ xxxxx”
(dependent on the type of coupling) on the cotter pin of the coupling.

Quality
The Van Thiel quality control department controls the quality of the couplings by means
of constant process control and daily testing of the couplings.

Corrosion protection
The couplings are thermally galvanised, providing lifelong protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection in accordance with:
Sherardising: NEN-EN 13811:2003 and NEN-EN-ISO 14713-1 and -3:2010
Galvanising: NEN-EN-ISO 1461:2009

Use
Couplings should only be used to join:
Two steel scaffolding pipes with an outside diameter of 48,3 mm and a wall thickness
in accordance with or equal to NEN-EN 39.
Two aluminium scaffolding pipes with an outside diameter of 48,3 mm and a
minimum wall thickness of 4 mm.

Couplings should be moved into position by striking them with a 500 gram Thiel hammer
to the ‘dead stroke’ (NEN-EN 74-1).
Exercising normal strength, this should take approximately one to three blows.

Couplings must be visually inspected before use. In case of visible damage or

deformation, do not use the couplings.

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Fitting ERREM cross couplings

1 2 3

4 5

Fitting ERREM swivel couplings

4 5

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 Cross coupling
EN 74 class B
Item number: P-1057
Weight: 1,5 kg
Maximum load: 9,1 kN
Safety factor: 1,65
Marking on cotter pin: EN74 CÜ 21633
Cross coupling Coupling to join 2 pipes squarely
EN 74: Tested in accordance with NEN-EN 74-1:2005
21633: Product code
CÜ: Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Corrosion protection Thermal Galvanising

Sliding force Breaking force Pulling apart

Fp
½Fs ½Fs Fs ½Ff ½Ff Ff
a a a a

a a

½Fp ½Fp
Fs,c = 15 kN Ff,c = 30 kN Fp = 30 kN
Fs,c,γ = 9,1 kN (γ=1,65) Ff,c,γ= 18,2 kN (γ = 1,65) Fp,γ = 18,2 kN (γ= 1,65)
1 ≤ Δ2 ≤ 2 mm

Load-carrying coupling supported before the test at the break

Cross torque Rotation torque

MB MT MT

Steel pipe:
MB= 0,48 kNm γ = 1,65 cφ1= 15 kNm/rad MT= 130 Nm 1° ≤ φ ≤ 2°
MB= 0,80 kNm γ = 1,00 cφ2= 6,0 kNm/rad

Aluminium pipe:
MB= 0,48 kNm γ = 1,65 cφ1 = 13 kNm/rad
MB= 0,80 kNm γ = 1,00 cφ2 = 5 kNm/rad

NB. When using couplings, specific interaction formulas in accordance with NEN-EN
12811 should be applied as a control measure.

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Swivel coupling
EN 74 class B
Item number: P-1126
Weight: 1,7 kg
Maximum load: 9,1 kN
Safety factor: 1,65
Marking on cotter pin: EN74 CÜ 21633
Swivel coupling: Coupling to join 2 pipes at an angle
EN 74: Tested in accordance with NEN-EN 74-1:2005
21633: Product code
CÜ: Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Corrosion protection Thermal Galvanising

Sliding force Breaking force

½Fs ½Fs Fs ½Ff ½Ff F

f
a a a a

Fs = 15 kN Ff = 20 kN
Fs,γ= 9,1 kN (γ=1,65) 1 ≤ Δ2 ≤2 mm Ff,γ= 12,1 kN (γ = 1,65)

Load-carrying coupling supported before the test at the break

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Extension couplings Including joining pin
EN 74 class B
Item number: P-1125 + P-1040 (Extension pin)
Weight: 1,7 kg
Maximum load: 5,45 kN (pull-out value)
0,85 kNm (torque)
Safety factor: 1,65
Marking on cotter pin: EN74 CÜ 21633
Extension couplings: Coupling to lengthen pipes
EN 74: Tested in accordance with NEN-EN 74-1:2005
21633: Product code
CÜ: Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Corrosion protection Thermal Galvanising or Sherardising

Sliding force Torque F1

l/4 l/4
Fs Fs

l/2 l/2
l

Fs,c= 9 kN Magv F1 = 1,4 kNm

Fs,c,γ= 5,45 kN (γ = 1,65) Magv F1,γ = 0,85 kNm (γ = 1,65)

A coupling pin should always be used with an extension coupling.

NB. When using couplings, specific interaction formulas in accordance with NEN-EN
12811 should be applied as a control measure.

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Beam Coupling

Item number: P-1069

Weight: 1,3 kg
Maximum load: 36 kN per pair
Safety factor: 1,65
Marking on cotter pin: EN74 CÜ 41633
Beam coupling Coupling to attach pipes to steel beams
CÜ: Manufacturing control through independent
certification institute
Corrosion protection Sherardising

Pulling apart Sliding force

F1

F F
F= 60 kN per pair of couplings F1= 10 kN
Fγ= 36,0 kN (γ = 1,65 ) F1,γ= 6,0 kN (γ = 1,65 )

Tightening torque on bolt: 50 Nm.

Always use beam couplings in pairs.

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