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Overview
The Aluminum Plank 12 Inch Wide — also called a 12" (305 mm) aluminum scaffold plank or aluminum walk board — is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant walking surface for scaffold platforms, access walkways and working decks. At about 305 mm across it matches the width of a standard steel board, but in aluminum it weighs a fraction as much, making it easy to carry, stage and re-deck by hand.
Key Features
12" (305 mm) wide walking surface — same width as a standard steel board
High-strength aluminum alloy (6061-T6 / 6082-T6) body
Lightweight — a fraction of the weight of a steel plank
Naturally corrosion-resistant, ideal for coastal and wet sites
Hooked ends seat on scaffold transoms and frames
Lengths from 0.61 m to 3.05 m (AP2-AP10)
Compliant with EN 12810 / EN 12811, ANSI, AS/NZS 1576 and OSHA
A 12 inch aluminum plank is pressed or extruded from high-strength aluminum alloy and fitted with hooked ends that lock onto the scaffold transoms. The lightweight 6061-T6 / 6082-T6 alloy keeps each board easy to lift and position by hand, while the aluminum body naturally resists rust — a major advantage over steel on coastal, wet and indoor-fit-out jobs. The AP2 through AP10 range covers short 0.61 m boards up to 3.05 m long walkways, matched to common 2 ft to 10 ft bay sizes. ACE SCAFFOLD supplies these planks under ISO 9001 quality, compliant with EN 12810 / EN 12811, ANSI, AS/NZS 1576 and OSHA, with FOB Shanghai delivery.
A 12 inch (305 mm) aluminum plank pairs the width of a standard steel board with a fraction of the weight. Its corrosion-resistant alloy body makes it ideal for coastal, wet and indoor-fit-out work where steel would rust.
12" (305 mm) Wide Deck
The plank is formed from high-strength aluminum alloy with a profiled anti-slip top, giving a broad, stable walking surface that matches standard steel-board width while staying light to handle.
Lightweight Aluminum Body
Built from 6061-T6 / 6082-T6 alloy, each board is easy to carry, stage and re-deck by hand — reducing crew fatigue on repeat platform moves.
Lengths for Common Bays
The AP family runs from the 0.61 m AP2 board through the 3.05 m AP10 plank, matching 2 ft to 10 ft bay lengths used on frame and modular systems.
Aluminum Plank 12 Inch Wide Specifications
Description
MODEL
Material
Surface Treatment
Unit Weight
Aluminum Plank 12" Width
Aluminum plank - 0.61m/2"
AP2
Aluminum
3.61 kgs
Aluminum plank - 0.91m/3"
AP3
Aluminum
4.67 kgs
Aluminum plank - 1.21m/4"
AP4
Aluminum
5.73 kgs
Aluminum plank - 1.52m/5"
AP5
Aluminum
6.8 kgs
Aluminum plank - 1.82m/6"
AP6
Aluminum
7.85 kgs
Aluminum plank - 2.13m/7"
AP7
Aluminum
8.9 kgs
Aluminum plank - 2.43m/8"
AP8
Aluminum
9.97 kgs
Aluminum plank - 3.05m/10"
AP10
Aluminum
12.1 kgs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q
What is an aluminum plank 12 inch wide?
It is a 12 inch (305 mm) wide scaffold plank made from aluminum alloy. It offers the same walking width as a standard steel board but at a fraction of the weight, making it easy to carry and re-deck by hand.
Q
What are aluminum planks used for?
Aluminum scaffolding planks are stable, solid platforms used in construction scaffolding and many forms of maintenance and industrial work. They provide a safe working surface for both the crew and the equipment they use, and their light weight makes them popular on jobs where platforms are moved frequently.
Q
What does 12 inch width mean?
"12 inch" is the nominal width of the plank top surface, about 305 mm. This matches standard steel-board width so it drops into the same transoms and frames without changing spacing.
Q
How wide are aluminum planks?
Aluminum scaffold planks come in several widths — 12 inch (305 mm), 19 inch (483 mm) and others — and easily fit into standard scaffolding designs. The 12 inch width on this page matches a standard steel board, so it seats on the same transoms and frames.
Q
What material is used?
The planks are made from high-strength aluminum alloy (typically 6061-T6 / 6082-T6). Aluminum naturally resists corrosion, which is why these boards suit coastal, wet and indoor-fit-out sites.
Q
What lengths are available?
The AP2 through AP10 range covers 0.61 m, 0.91 m, 1.21 m, 1.52 m, 1.82 m, 2.13 m, 2.43 m and 3.05 m lengths, matching common 2 ft to 10 ft bays.
Q
How much does an aluminum plank weigh?
Thanks to the aluminum alloy body, weights run from just 3.61 kgs for the 0.61 m AP2 board to 12.1 kgs for the 3.05 m AP10 plank — a fraction of the weight of equivalent steel planks, so one worker can carry and position a board by hand.
Q
What are the benefits of aluminum planks over wooden planks?
An aluminum plank provides more strength, lightness, durability and corrosion resistance than a wooden plank. It will not rot, split, warp or absorb water, so it stays in service far longer before replacement — which lowers lifetime cost and increases scaffolding safety.
Q
Which is stronger: aluminum plank or wood?
Aluminum planks are stronger than wood. They have a superior load-bearing capacity plus high resistance to wear, moisture and environmental degradation, so they keep their full strength over years of outdoor use where a timber board would degrade.
Q
Will aluminum planks rust?
No. Aluminum forms a thin oxide layer that protects it naturally, so the plank needs no paint or coating to resist corrosion. This makes it ideal for coastal projects, wet environments and indoor fit-out work where steel boards would rust.
Q
How do the planks attach to the scaffold?
Each plank has hooked ends that seat directly onto the scaffold transoms or frame members. The hooks prevent lift-off and sideways slip, and the drop-in installation means no tools, clamps or fixings are needed.
Q
What standards do these aluminum planks meet?
ACE SCAFFOLD manufactures these planks under ISO 9001 quality management, compliant with EN 12810 / EN 12811, ANSI, AS/NZS 1576 and OSHA requirements, with FOB Shanghai delivery and OEM/ODM support.
