The Arguments

SUPER FACADE SCAFFOLDS

 We take pride in the details

Scaffolds are subjected to extreme strain every day.

Accordingly, all their parts and connections have been

designed to bear heavy loads.

As innovative product developers, we have proved

over and over again in the last 60 years that it is

possible to create light, filigree structures with

extremely high stability that will meet the most

stringent demands on load capacity.

Thus scaffolding systems with sophisticated logistics as their main attribute have

been produced. Up to 90 %, modern scaffolding work consists of transport and

2 storage. This gives RUX products a decisive edge in terms of cost-efficiency.

Our facade scaffolds are unrivalled, especially thanks to the many product

details that have often been developed to the commercial stage in close

partnership with our customers, and of which we can justly be proud.

Consider our solutions and form your own opinion,

then we will discuss them with you.

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The RUX SUPER scaffolding system is available

in two basic widths: S65 with a width of 65 cm,
designed for 2 planks, S100, 100 cm wide, for three
planks.

The gravity locks firmly fastened to the frame to hold

the diagonal braces and guard-rails, and the pins
welded onto the top of the frames to hold the decking
in place ensure fast and safe assembly without shift-
ing or dislocation of individual elements.

The integrated T profile at the bottom of each frame

fits on top of the planks, locking them firmly in place,
thus preventing tripping hazards and the risk of
planks lifting off.

The logical mounting sequence proceeds almost

completely without tools. As soon as the bottom deck
is levelled, the structure mounted on top of it aligns
itself automatically at the correct angles. Clearly
defined connection points force the structure into the
stability that is characteristic of RUX scaffolds.
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In combination with the light weight of the frames,

this adds up to countless advantages, turning even
the basic version of the RUX-SUPER scaffolding
system into a genuine all-round talent.

RUX-SUPER - the low-cost scaffolding solution

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Who has not yet taken part in discussions

about the ideal width for scaffolds? Although
this issue was clearly settled by the intro-
duction of national and European standards
many years ago.

RUX-SUPER 65 and 100 facade scaffolds fully

comply with these standards. Why is this so
vitally important?

Because strict adherence to such standards

means safety and cost-efficiency both for the
people erecting the scaffolds and for those
using them. Safety, because the required
standards are met, and cost-efficiency, because
neither transport nor assembly are hampered
by excessive widths.

What could be better than that!

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To minimise human error potential by simplifying the procedure in an area where

safety is so vitally important was not the only objective in developing the assembly
sequence for the RUX-SUPER scaffolding system.

The focus was – and is – just as much on continuous improvement of our product
design. Elements lighter in weight and easier to handle minimise the physical strain
involved in assembly and transport. This is exactly what we understand by the
“human factor”.

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BOTTOMDECK

The base jacks are

aligned in exactly the
right position and height
with the help of the base
transom and longitudinal
tube.

This one-off horizontal

alignment of the two
axes is already sufficient.
The entire structure will
then automatically align
itself plumb-vertically
following this first basic
levelling.

Next, the vertical frames

are mounted and then
connected by inserting
diagonal braces.

The scaffold is stable as

soon as the planks have
been placed onto the
pins on top of the vertical
frames.
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Assembly of the second level begins by

mounting an assembly guard rail post in the
ascent bay (not illustrated). Then the vertical
frames are attached to the connecting pieces
of the frames below.

The T profiles at the bottom end of the vertical

frames are used to hold the planks below in
place and secure them against lifting off.

After mounting the back guard-rails, dia- 7

gonals and front guard-rails, the longitudinal
and front toe boards are hooked into place.
Finally, the planks for the third deck are
inserted.

By consistent elimination of
screwed joints between the
basic elements, the assembly
sequence of the RUX-SUPER
scaffolding system not only
meets high safety standards;
the time spent on assembly and
dismantling of the structure has
also been significantly reduced.
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Standard SUPER scaffolds can be transformed into customised solutions for a great
variety of applications by adding various special parts from a wide range of accessories.

Regardless of whether your customer is a painter, brick-layer or roofer, you can offer
him precisely the scaffold that will facilitate his work and strengthen your position in
the market by using the RUX-SUPER scaffolding system.

RUX product engineers are thoroughly familiar with the issues of safety, handling and
optimised logistics, but the decisive edge which sets us apart as the innovative leader
of the industry can only be achieved with a sharp eye for details and a readiness to
listen to the needs of our customers.

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The planks, ergonomically
designed and provided with
safety profiles, are not only
extremely light but also
offer optimal protection on
the scaffold thanks to their
steel U profiles running
from cap to cap .

Even if individual ribs –

designed for maximum
safety – should break under
extreme load, breaking of
the entire board is still
unthinkable.

With RUX extension brackets,

you can even indulge in
“thinking outside the box”.

Custom-made design of indi-

vidual components or small
series will turn your scaffolds
into indispensable tools for
highly specialised customers.
 These are just a few examples
to demonstrate the versatility of
RUX-SUPER systems. We will be
pleased to show you more solutions
on request.

End guard-rails and guard

rail posts are available in all
standard heights and widths
to ensure adequate safety.

RUX brackets are available to

assist with easy widening of
the scaffold by 0.30 m up to
1.00 m. This makes it possible
to fit scaffolds even to intricate
projections and recesses on
buildings without having to resort
to special structures.
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Scaffolds for all kinds of applications can be assem-

bled with only few components. Thanks to excellent
statical values and an extensive choice of special parts
and accessories, you can forget about time-consuming
screwed structures.

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All vital joints, including vertical frames, planks,

diagonals and guard-rails, are connected in only a
few, easy steps without using screws or wedges. The
preset scaffolding geometry is the essential factor in
the compulsory assembly sequence with automatic
self-alignment. This means, in the assembly of the
structure only the bottom deck has to be measured
and aligned. Thereafter all elements mounted on top
are automatically forced into plumb-vertical alignment,
thus increasing both speed and safety.
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The light weight is a vital attribute of RUX-SUPER

S65/100 facade scaffolds. Its effect is strengthened
by the ideal scaffold widths of 65 and 100 cm respec-
tively. This system offers the best possible ergonomic
properties while also being one of the lightest scaffold-
ing systems on the market.

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Material calculations have become child’s play, since

the RUX-SUPER 65/100 modular system is based
on metric dimensions. With only few components,
scaffolds with bay lengths of up to 4 m can be erected
quickly and easily. All bay lengths from 1.00 m up-
wards can be combined with each other. The standard
frame height is 2 m.
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5NIQUESAFETYSTANDARDS

Thanks to the unique T profile, trip hazards are a thing of the past.
The T profile secures the decking planks against lift-off. By overlaying
the planks, a smooth surface without dangerous seesaw effects is obtained.
This is the ultimate standard for user safety.

Clever pins

The welded-on pins not only pre-determine the position of planks.

They also prevent the planks from slipping sideways. An important fact
for structural engineers: thanks to their being firmly locked into place,
the planks become statical elements.

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The high rigidity of the SUPER 65/100 scaffolding system has reduced
the number of anchoring points required to a minimum. This pays off with
savings of material, transport and labour costs. 11

4HETOPPOSITIONISLONELYnCOMEANDJOINUS

Innovative leadership of an industry:

this is our commitment!

“We invest in developing new scaffolding elements and optimised

solutions every year. We owe this to our faithful customers”,
says Volker Rux, Managing Director.

This continuous process can only be successful through close

partnership with our customers. Many suggestions from our
customer base have already led to genuine innovative products
produced in important volumes.

There are good reasons for innovation:

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Here, the focus is primarily on the product design of existing elements.

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as well as the implementation of sophisticated ideas.

Our product range and total commitment are aimed at providing you with a significant competitive edge
in the future as well.
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A generous choice of brackets, transoms and acces-

sories ensures optimal adjustment of scaffolds to the
architecture of the buildings. Especially in industrial
scaffolding, where scaffolds for pit frames, conveyor
bridges or pipelines require extreme flexibility, the
system offers a comprehensive range of elements to
increase the productivity of building sites.
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Smart small matters

A steel cap set in the profile of timber planks is

a simple means of optimising the overlaying of the
planks. After all, every single tripping hazard is one
too many.

Ideal dimensions

The optimised dimensions of the system ensure further

material savings even where brackets are used. When
using standard RUX brackets, covers for the gaps are
usually not necessary. Gap covers like those shown in
this illustration need only be mounted on gaps with a
width of 8 cm or more.

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0RODUCTIONINTHERHYTHMOFTIMEnJUSTINTIMEANDDESIGNEDTOlT

Ultra-modern manufacturing equipment ensures the proven, superior product quality from RUX.

Besides its own production facilities, RUX employs numerous small and medium-sized manufacturing partners
to ensure prompt delivery of the complete product range.

In addition to process control and quality

assurance, our main focus is on flexible pro-
duction scheduling for reliability in meeting
all our customers’ demands.

Of course individual customised projects or

mini-series also have their proper place in this
organisational structure.

We want to be able to respond to your special

requirements at short notice and with top-
quality products at any time. Can there be
any better way to win the loyalty of our
customer base?
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)NTELLIGENTLOADING

This may puzzle you at first glance, but 90 % of any

scaffolding contractor’s main activity is transporting
materials. Consequently, whoever considers cost-
efficiency in scaffolding must treat logistics as a major
concern.

Optimised product design provides a 30 % increase

in load capacity for the user.

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One glance at this illustration will show you how an
ordinary truck can be optimally loaded with a modern
RUX-SUPER 65 facade scaffold. Thus many unneces-
sary kilometres between storage facilities and build-
ing sites can be saved. Anyone calculating on cost-
efficiency simply can’t pass up this unique solution
from RUX.

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properties, effcient use of space on transport
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Whether it be planks that can be stacked inside each

other or vertical frames staggered side by side - design
well thought out in every small detail is what makes
the big difference.

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Transport of heavy loads causes waste of energy,

which includes physical energy. Every gram of product
weight saved will directly benefit you and your staff.
All of this combined with meeting ultimate safety
standards.
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As high and as large as possible. Under these

conditions the modern RUX-SUPER 65/100 facade
scaffolding system can play out its advantages to the
fullest extent.

Logical dimensions and interchangeable components

promote easy and efficientt adaptation to a great variety
of forms.
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This system also cuts a fine figure in suspend-
ed scaffolds or with rambling facades – the
ideal assembly kit both for scaffolds on small-
scale facades and for skyscrapers.
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Industrial projects often impose restrictions of various kinds on the type

of materials used for scaffolding.Whether it be aluminium, timber or steel –
RUX can always supply the right type of scaffolding elements.

Light elements, easy handling and convenient dimensions are unbeatable

advantages for scaffolding inside technical equipment.

The largest scaffold ever

erected for a brown coal
excavator was a RUX-
SUPER 65/100 scaffold,
consisting of only a few
standard elements.
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 258 350%2INACTIONRESTORATIONANDWEATHERPROTECTION

The scope for using RUX facade scaffolds in the

restoration business is staggering. The extensive
choice of brackets and decking plus clever combina-
tion with accessories makes any type of scaffolding
possible:

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The RUX weather pro-
tection system provides
the correct equipment to
ensure safety as well as
protection from rain.

RUX-Alu cassette roofs

are the ideal cover for
your facade scaffold.
Of course they also
come with built-in weight
killers to promote long-
term efficiency of your
work.

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Width

Thank you for taking the time to read our arguments.

You will certainly have some further questions which

this brochure has not answered – but don’t worry. We
have plenty of things in store for you.

Load tables, sample configurations, detailed technical

data, useful hints: in short, every bit of information you
need to “rise to great heights” is contained in our
product price lists.

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“Partnership is so much talked about,

but it can neither be demanded nor

bought. It must be earned. In this

respect, we have a clear competitive

edge, together with our customers”,

says Volker Rux, Managing Director.

When is a team something special? When it is

a “big player”? Or when, regardless of its size,
it has made a commitment to working together
in the best way possible? We of the RUX team
only become special when you accept us as
members of your team. This is our motivation!
Let’s get moving!
!LLDETAILSCONTAINEDINOURGENERALCATALOGUE

It is known simply by the name of the “Big RUX”

among professionals – our general catalogue,
consisting of brochures, price lists, instructions for
assembly and use, building approvals, information
materials and much more. Regular updating is ensured
by its modular concept.

In fact – it could hardly be any more up-to-date than it

is – if at all, even more recent information can only be
obtained via the Internet, from www.rux.de.

But we still prefer to talk to you in person – so please 23

call our hotline: +49 2331 4709-180.

9ESTERDAYTODAYTOMORROWnROOMFORADVANCEMENT

1953 Registration as a commercial enterprise. Günter Rux is a

marketing intermediary.
1972 The private company is transformed into a limited partnership.
1982 The company’s market share and product range are increasing.
The company’s legal form is changed from a limited partnership
to Günter RUX GmbH, now offering the well-known complete
range for cost-efficient scaffolding.
1985 Full production responsibility for national and international
markets.
1989 Step-by-step expansion of exports.
1997 Volker Rux takes over as the company’s Managing Director.
2005 Scafom international BV acquires a 100 % share in RUX GmbH.
Volker Rux is the sole Managing Director. Design:
RUX GmbH, Hagen
The company is now a member of a globally operating group (kahlhoefer@rux.de)
of companies with subsidiaries and production facilities in all Blickpunkt-Design, Iserlohn
important markets. (www.blickpunkt-design.de)

RUX GmbH is the sole distributor of the complete range of RUX Printed by:
components for cost-efficient scaffolding, both nationally and BasseDruck GmbH, Hagen
internationally. (www.bassedruck.de)
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NON-SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

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MOBILE SCAFFOLD

LIFTS

RUX GmbH Phone +49 2331 4709-0 Hotline

Neue Straße 7 Fax +49 2331 4709-202
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A Scafom international company