MegaPLANK® is a strong lightweight LVL scaffold plank. The defined structural properties of LVL and quality control processes ensure a plank that can be used in accordance with AS/NZS 1576.1:2010 and AS/NZS 1577:2013.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- High strength yet light to handle
- Wax emulsion end seal reduces moisture ingress
- Sourced from managed plantation forests – Available Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified (FSC® ) upon request
- Each stick is branded for ease of identification
- EWPAA certified with quality control procedures
- Individually proof tested for safety and performance
COMPLIANCE
MegaPLANK is manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357-2005, Structural laminated veneer lumber and designed to be used as a non-modular scaffold plank as a part of a working platform in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 1576.1 and AS/NZS 1577.
MegaPLANK is manufactured using an ‘A’ Bond with less than 0.5mg/l Formalde Megade (equivalent to E0) emissions from the final product.
For quality assurance the MegaPLANK range is manufactured with independent audit processes and product certification. Carter Holt Harvey LVL ensures that its wood is legally sourced from managed forests and offer FSC ‘Chain of Custody’ certified upon request.
MegaPLANK at the time of dispatch from the manufacturing site has a moisture content of between 8-15%.
Suitable Applications
- Scaffold plank
RANGE
MegaPLANK scaffold planks are only intended for use as scaffold planks, i.e. for the support of persons, equipment, and materials on scaffold constructed and loaded in accordance with AS1576 and AS1577.
Use for any other purpose voids continued use as a scaffold planking. MegaPLANK used for any other purpose (or subject to trauma) should:
- Have labelling on both sides planed off.
- Be indelibly and permanently marked by painting or stencilling as no longer suitable for use as a scaffold plank.
