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Choosing the right scaffold for your project involves careful consideration of various factors to ensure safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. It’s important to understand the full scope of your project, including the height and area to be covered, and specific tasks you’ll need to perform on the scaffolding. Ultimately, the appropriate type of scaffold depends on the specific needs of your project. Getting to know some of the most common types of scaffold, and their basic uses, will serve as a great guideline in helping you make the right decision. Popular Bil-Jax Scaffold Options Bil-Jax manufactures different types of scaffolding for a [...]

When planning an event, staging isn’t the first thing that comes to most peoples’ minds…but without a sturdy platform, even the best-rehearsed performance could fall flat.  Literally. Event staging is used for creating a temporary designated area for performers, speakers, and presenters to engage with the audience. It serves as a focal point for various types of events ranging from concerts and weddings to trade shows, conventions, and fashion runways. It’s a crucial component in ensuring the event runs smoothly and effectively. Most organizers choose either steel or aluminum staging for their event. Both are great options for constructing elevated platforms [...]

A rolling tower makes working at height an easy and efficient alternative to scaffolding. Scaffold towers are smaller than full-size scaffolding, but optional wheels offer mobility, making it easy to move around a construction site.  Our Bil-Jax Rolling Tower Package offers a large work platform with adjustable platform levels and an easy-access guard rail system. Three sizes are available (10’, 15’, and 20’). All standard components are quick and easy to assemble.  Always review and reference the product instruction manual before assembly. We recommend all users of this equipment be supplied with safety information and OSHA rules and regulations prior to  [...]

When you are ready to start your project and unload your EZ-RAX system, follow these steps to prepare for assembly: On the frame side of the EZ-RAX, loosen the 10’ strap attached to ring A and ring B. Unhook the strap from each ring and set aside so you won’t misplace it. On the caster side of the EZ-RAX, loosen the 6’ strap around the walk board section attached to rings C and D. Unhook the strap from each ring. Loosen the second 6’ strap around the outriggers attached to rings D and E. Unhook the strap from each ring. Set [...]

Scaffolding is instrumental in providing workers with a temporary structure upon which they can work at height or in hard-to-reach places. The key word here is “temporary.” Getting scaffolding to the construction site, and then hauling it away when the project is complete, can be challenging.  Bil-Jax responded by developing EZ-RAX, the industry’s first and only scaffold transport system. The EZ-RAX scaffold trailer is designed for use with our popular 5’ x 7’ rolling tower scaffold. Every part and component is held within one integrated storage racking system. In addition to the scaffold system and rolling tower, the storage rack comes [...]

As long as there are construction projects, there will be a need for scaffolding. Workers depend on scaffolding to provide a safe and secure platform upon which they can carry out their tasks efficiently. But many contractors are reluctant to invest in purchasing scaffolding. Between high overhead costs, fluctuating demand, and other variables, renting scaffolding is often the better business decision. Scaffolding rental isn’t without its challenges, either. Inventory management is perhaps the trickiest part; having too little scaffolding on hand can cause you to miss out on opportunities, but having too much isn’t cost-effective — and when it’s just lying [...]

The movement toward sustainable products in event production is getting more support from event professionals and consumers. Event production companies are looking for eco-friendly and reusable solutions that can improve efficiency and be more cost-effective. Additionally, event clients are increasingly basing their purchasing decisions on environmentally friendly products and services — and event planners report growing interest in sustainable event production. It’s good news for reusable event products. Customers are to pay for sustainable options. According to a 2022 study by IBM consumers are willing to pay extra — up to 59% more— for products they perceive as being sustainable. This [...]

The following safety tips are offered by the engineering department of Bil-Jax, Inc. as guidelines in avoiding job-site situations that could prove dangerous to scaffold workmen. Check Safety Codes: OSHA, state and local safety codes should be consulted; and approval obtained from Building Safety and Industrial Commission on scaffold tips. Inspect and Check: Take no chances. Inspect the scaffold set up after erection and daily while in use. Don't remove or allow removal of, any parts without the OK from the proper authorities. When wire rope is used, inspect it on each job. Begin With Good Footing: Use base plates, sills [...]

Scaffolding may look relatively basic when assembled, but it's actually a complex structure made up of many different components. Like a giant Erector Set, there are a lot of small but essential parts that make up the whole. Get to know your scaffold by learning more about the basic scaffolding components needed to assemble a Bil-Jax scaffolding system. Frame The frame is the main component of scaffolding. Available in a variety of styles, sizes, and lock types, frames are often used in one or two tiers, but modular frames can be stacked several stories high for larger projects. Diagonal Cross Brace [...]