BASF’s Engineering Plastics business in North America has collaborated with Bothwell Plank System for a new innovative scaffold plank compatible with existing frame and bracing in the global scaffold industry. The new scaffold plank system is an alternative to the current wood, steel and aluminum planks on the market today. The Bothwell plank meets or exceeds all OSHA/ANSI standards and provide enhanced features currently not achieved with traditional planking, such as; non-conductive, non-corrosive, non-slip, non-lap, custom colors and weight reduction.

A major feature of the Bothwell system is the patented locking pin design used to fasten the connector to the plank instead of rivets. The pin allows for easy assembly or disassembly of the end connector and plank. Planks can be cut for customization on the jobsite and the locking system can be reassembled to fit the new length.

BASF’s proprietary polyamide 6 (nylon 6) resin provides the improved strength and impact necessary for the end connector and locking pin to be re-used time after time.

The end connector is an injection molded part that has a metal insert, the combination of our proprietary polyamide 6 and metal create a strong functional part that completes the scaffolding system.Our PA6 provides a very high impact, unfilled material that can withstand sub-zero temperatures, chemical resistance and the daily rigors of the scaffolding industry. The locking pin uses a glass filled, impact modified, heat stabilized PA6 material.

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