In 2024 The Number Of Ringlock Scaffolding System In China Will Exceed 28 Million Tons Contributing 55.7% To The Rental Market

In 2024, China's Ringlock Scaffolding System market will experience explosive growth, with the stock exceeding 28 million tons, a 10-fold increase from 2.35 million tons in 2016. The rental market will account for 55.7% of the revenue, becoming the core driving force of the industry5. This growth is due to the popularity of modular design, high-strength materials (such as Q345 steel), and the widespread application of intelligent Scaffolding Accessories.

Industry status: technology upgrade and rental model dual-wheel drive
Stock and market size
In 2024, the stock of Ringlock Scaffolding System will reach 28 million tons, an increase of 16.6% from 2023. East China will contribute more than 60% of the market share, followed by South China and North China.
The rental market revenue accounts for 55.7%, and leading companies such as ADTO Group and Tianjin Wellmade have achieved an annual compound growth rate of more than 30% through the "on-demand rental + customized solution" model.
Technical parameters and performance advantages
Ringlock System adopts modular node design (133mm diameter node plate + 8-hole locking), with a load capacity of 50kN/m², which is 40% higher than the traditional Cuplock Scaffolding (fastener type).
Material upgrade: Q345 high-strength steel accounts for more than 60%, combined with hot-dip galvanizing process (galvanized layer ≥80μm), the corrosion resistance life is extended to 15 years.
Rental market: intelligence and standardization become core competitiveness
Profit model innovation
Rental companies monitor the status of Scaffolding Tower in real time through the Internet of Things platform, reducing management costs by 15%, and embedding sensor accessories to realize load and inclination warnings, and the accident response time is shortened to 0.5 seconds.
A typical case is a super high-rise project in Shenzhen. After using Ringlock Scaffolding Application, the construction period was shortened by 20% and the cost was reduced by 12%.
Regional distribution and price trends
The rental unit price in East China is the highest (50 yuan/square meter/day), and the demand in South China, Central and Western China increased by 25% year-on-year, mainly due to the intensive implementation of infrastructure and urban renewal projects.
In 2024, the average rental price of Building Scaffolding will stabilize at 2.72-5 yuan/ton/day, and the activity of second-hand equipment transactions will increase by 30%.
Policy and internationalization: Dual main lines of compliance and environmental protection
Policy mandatory upgrade
The new version of the "Scaffolding Safety Technical Specifications" requires the comprehensive use of Q345 steel and digital monitoring accessories, the elimination of non-standard Scaffolding Pipe, and the promotion of industry concentration.
The EU carbon barrier has forced China to upgrade its export products, and the penetration rate of recyclable aluminum alloy Scaffolding Accessories has increased to 35%, and the reuse rate has reached 80%.

Overseas market expansion
Chinese companies export Ringlock Scaffolding System to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other regions through international exhibitions and localized cooperation. In 2024, the export volume increased by 21.9% year-on-year, and the unit price increased by 8%-12%.
Challenges and countermeasures
Safety risks and compliance management
Material aging and irregular construction are still the main hidden dangers. In 2023, accidents caused by Scaffolding Accessories failure accounted for 30%.
Countermeasures: Promote AI training systems and third-party testing and certification, such as ISO 9001 and CE standards, covering 90% of leading companies.
Cost and competitive pressure
Raw material price fluctuations have caused the cost of Steel Scaffolding to increase by 5%, and small and medium-sized enterprises are facing transformation pressure.
Through large-scale production and intelligent transformation, leading companies maintain a gross profit margin of 25%-30%.
Outlook: The market may exceed 32 million tons in 2025
Analysts predict that with the increase in the "new infrastructure" policy and the popularization of smart accessories, the Ringlock Scaffolding System will exceed 32 million tons in 2025, and the rental market share may rise to 60%. Technological iteration (such as carbon fiber materials, AI load prediction) and regional balance (the proportion of the central and western regions increased to 35%) will become the core of the next stage of growth