Ringlock Scaffold System for Marine Engineering & Shipbuilding

Project Overview

In modern shipbuilding and marine engineering, safe and flexible access systems are critical for hull assembly, painting, welding, and mechanical installation. At a large coastal shipyard project in China, Zhuozhan Industrial supplied a ringlock scaffolding system designed to meet the complex demands of working around curved ship hulls and confined vessel interiors.

Industry: Marine Engineering & Shipbuilding

Location: Coastal Shipyard, China

Scope: Hull construction scaffolding, interior maintenance platforms, and temporary working towers

Project Requirements

A scaffolding tower system stable enough for heavy-duty welding and outfitting work.

Modular scaffold tubes and planks for quick assembly and safe worker platforms.

Ringlock scaffolding components adaptable to irregular ship structures.

Weather-resistant steel with long-term durability in a marine environment.

Our Ringlock Solution

Zhuozhan provided a tailored steel ringlock scaffold system with the following features:

Ringlock rosettes, ledgers, and clamps for strong connections and quick installation.

Steel scaffold tubes combined with modular planks to create safe working decks.

Integrated scaffolding ladders for safe vertical access inside and outside the ship.

Selected scaffolding accessories enhanced flexibility and efficiency during assembly.

Reusable ringlock scaffolding set, reducing overall scaffolding cost for the shipyard.

Execution Highlights

Hull Construction – Erection of a large ringlock scaffolding tower along the vessel’s exterior for welding and panel installation.

Painting & Outfitting – Anti-slip scaffold planks supported workers during spray coating and external fittings.

Engine Room Access – Compact ringlock scaffold components created internal working platforms in confined spaces.

Efficiency – Modular design allowed rapid assembly and dismantling, saving time and labor.

Outcome & Benefits

Stability & Safety: The ringlock scaffolding system provided secure access even at great heights.

Durability: Heavy-duty steel resisted corrosion in the harsh coastal environment.

Flexibility: Adapted to both wide hull curves and narrow vessel interiors.

Cost Savings: The reusable ringlock scaffolding set reduced long-term expenses.

Client Feedback

“The ringlock scaffold system was exactly what we needed for our shipbuilding projects. It combined safety, flexibility, and cost efficiency, making our work faster and more secure.”
— Project Manager, Marine Engineering Division