JJB Products ltd holds the patent for the Klasp as well as European Design.
The Klasp coupler has been fully tested to the requirements of BS EN74-1 Class A.
The birth of The Klasp
Our Expertise
Ground-breaking scaffold fitting
Our Expertise
After working in the scaffolding industry for many years I witnessed Health and Safety go from strength to strength.
One of the biggest problems I found working on many of our sites was handrail protection in the form of plastic armadillos which took many man hours to fit and remove and purchase and store. But many sites had to have morni
After working in the scaffolding industry for many years I witnessed Health and Safety go from strength to strength.
One of the biggest problems I found working on many of our sites was handrail protection in the form of plastic armadillos which took many man hours to fit and remove and purchase and store. But many sites had to have morning inspection to replace missing armadillos that had been knocked off or removed on purpose as sometimes, if too many were missing, the site could be closed down.
This was a real nightmare and cost to our company.
I decided to invent a solution and went to the drawing board".
The process
Ground-breaking scaffold fitting
Our Expertise
Our company took the idea to Fripp Design in Sheffield and with their expertise we created the start of the Klasp.
We had 3D prints made of the fitting and added standard nuts and bolts to make sure it worked.
We made contact with a respected manufacturing plant in China and set to making the first mould.
Over the space of six years, we h
Our company took the idea to Fripp Design in Sheffield and with their expertise we created the start of the Klasp.
We had 3D prints made of the fitting and added standard nuts and bolts to make sure it worked.
We made contact with a respected manufacturing plant in China and set to making the first mould.
Over the space of six years, we had quite a few re-designs and finally The Klasp was created.
We were close to achieving class B but the fitting became too heavy so I decided then to concentrate on reducing the weight and making the fitting perfect for the industry with a class A status. The Klasp was tested by Element Materials Technology to the requirements of BS EN74-1 Class A and passed with full certification. However, after having discussions with NASC they felt it was more appropriate for the Klasp to not hold EN74-1 Class A certification due to it being for handrail use only. This now would make the Klasp a guard-rail fitting - the safest and only fitting in its category which for years has been needed on sites.
Ground-breaking scaffold fitting
Ground-breaking scaffold fitting
Ground-breaking scaffold fitting
The Klasp will transform every scaffold it goes on.
No more holes in sheeting where bolts rip through sheets which in time need to be replaced - massive saving!
No more fitting clumsy time-consuming plastic armadillos and having to replace them to meet Health and Safety.
Along with the saving the Klasp will put your scaffolding company at th
The Klasp will transform every scaffold it goes on.
No more holes in sheeting where bolts rip through sheets which in time need to be replaced - massive saving!
No more fitting clumsy time-consuming plastic armadillos and having to replace them to meet Health and Safety.
Along with the saving the Klasp will put your scaffolding company at the forefront of Health and Safety with no catchment areas and easier safer faster erection process thanks to our saddle handrail holding area.
Working alongside NASC
NASC: We understand that the Klasp coupler has been specifically designed as a guard-rail fitting to enhance construction safety by acting as a guard-rail coupler. This innovative, patented design effectively reduces sharp edges that are typically presented when guard-rails are fixed with conventional right angle couplers.
Additionally, we acknowledge that the Klasp coupler has undergone rigorous testing and complies with the loading requirements of EN74-1 Class A right angle couplers. However, since the Klasp coupler is primarily crafted to function as a guard-rail fitting, it may not strictly qualify as an EN74 right angle coupler and should not bear the 'EN-1' designation mandated by the standard.
The load-bearing capabilities of the Klasp coupler surpass the standards set by EN12811-1 Section 6.2.5 regarding 'Loads on side protection.' Furthermore, it meets the requirements outlined in Section 6.17 of TG20:21, making it suitable for constructing safety handrails for TG20 compliant scaffolds and bespoke designed structures within the scaffolding industry, as needed.
