Jiangsu 2025 New Regulations Are Implemented Disc Type Scaffolding Becomes The Mainstream And Traditional Fastener Type Scaffolding Faces Elimination

1. Policy core: Starting from 2025, Jiangsu will fully implement disc-type scaffolding, and traditional Pipe Scaffolding will be gradually withdrawn

Document No. 1 of 2025 of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development clearly states: Starting from September 1, 2025, new, rebuilt, and expanded construction projects (including municipal and bridge projects) in the province must compulsorily use socket-type disc-type scaffolding, and the use of traditional fastener-type steel pipe scaffolding is strictly prohibited. The new regulations cover the entire chain of scaffolding materials, from Steel Scaffolding pipes (such as 48mm/60mm specification scaffolding tubes) toscaffolding accessories (such as bowl buckles and wheel buckle parts), all of which must comply with the "Safety Technical Regulations for Socket-Type Disc-Type Steel Pipe Supports in Construction" (JGJ/T 231-2025 Revised Edition).
Policy key points: 0
Eliminated scope: Traditional fastener scaffolding (relying on Scaffold Clamps for manual assembly, with high accident rate);
Promotion focus: Lightweight, modular Ringlock Scaffolding and Cuplock Scaffolding (wheel-lock type), the proportion of the two must reach more than 80% of the total scaffolding usage of the project;
Supervision upgrade: Projects that fail to meet the standards will face a fine of 1%-3% of the contract amount, and will not be allowed to participate in the provincial safety and civilized construction site selection.
2. Why choose the ring-lock type? Analysis of the technical and safety advantages of Ringlock Scaffolding

Behind the new regulations is a dual upgrade of building safety and efficiency:
Improved structural stability:

The disc-type scaffolding uses hot-dip galvanized steel pipes + 8-hole disc nodes (Scaffolding Components standardized design), and its anti-overturning capacity is 40% higher than that of the traditional fastener type. The bearing capacity of a single pole can reach more than 20kN, significantly reducing the risk of collapse of Construction Scaffolding (refer to the accident lessons of a project in Jiangsu in 2024 caused by aging fasteners).
Double construction efficiency:
Modular assembly does not require wrenches and other tools, and workers can build at a speed of 150㎡/hour (traditional methods are only 70㎡/hour). With the rapid splicing of Scaffolding Tower and Scaffold Plank, the construction period is shortened by 15%-20%, which is especially suitable for super high-rise buildings and bridge projects.
Cost optimization throughout the entire life cycle:
The galvanized layer has an anti-rust cycle of more than 10 years, the material loss rate is less than 5% (the loss rate of traditional steel pipes exceeds 15%), and the comprehensive Scaffolding Cost is reduced by 25%, which is in line with the trend of green construction.

3. How should enterprises deal with the elimination of traditional fastener-type scaffolding?

Inventory and product line adjustment:

Eliminate old Pipe Scaffolding pipes and fasteners (such as right-angle fasteners and butt fasteners), and turn to reserve Ringlock Scaffold uprights (0.6m-3m specifications), crossbars, inclined rods and other core components. It is recommended to match Scaffolding Ladder and protective accessories to meet the new regulations "safety protection integration" requirements.
Qualification and certification preparation:
Manufacturing companies need to obtain Ringlock/Cuplock scaffolding product test reports (including 12 indicators such as mechanical properties and galvanized layer thickness), and leasing companies must establish a QR code traceability system for components (corresponding to the policy "digital supervision" requirements).
Regional market layout:
Jiangsu is a pilot province. It is expected that the market size of Ringlock Scaffolding will exceed 5 billion yuan in 2025. Enterprises can focus on developing infrastructure hotspots such as Nanjing, Suzhou, and Wuxi, and pay attention to provinces such as Zhejiang and Guangdong that will follow the new regulations.
4. National trend: Disc-type scaffolding becomes a new growth pole of Scaffolding Industry

Jiangsu's new regulations are not an isolated case. Following Guangzhou (2024) and Shandong (March 2025), more than 15 provinces in the country have issued similar policies to promote the transformation of the Construction Scaffolding industry from "fragmentation" to "standardization". According to the forecast of the China Formwork Scaffolding Association:
In 2025, the national disc-type scaffolding market share will reach 60%, replacing more than 3 million tons of traditional steel pipe scaffolding;
In the field of Home Scaffoldin, the demand for lightweight aluminum alloy disc-type products has increased by 35% annually, which is suitable for villa decoration, exterior wall maintenance and other scenes.

5. Purchase Guide: What indicators should be paid attention to for compliant Ringlock Scaffolding?

Pipe material: Q355B low-alloy high-strength steel is preferred (better than traditional Q235 steel), with a wall thickness of ≥3.2mm;
Node design: The thickness of the hot-dip galvanized layer of the disc is ≥60μm, and the clearance between the crossbar plug and the disc is ≤1mm (avoiding the risk of false connection);
Matching parts: Choose Scaffold Plank (scaffolding board) with anti-slip texture and self-locking Scaffolding Ladder, which complies with the new national standard GB/T 19146-2023.

Conclusion: Embrace the new regulations and seize the golden track of modular scaffolding
The implementation of the new regulations in Jiangsu marks the arrival of the industry change in which Ringlock/Cuplock scaffolding completely replaces traditional fastener products. Whether it is a construction company, material supplier or lessor, it is necessary to quickly adjust the product structure, strengthen the standardized production and digital management capabilities of Scaffolding Components, and take the lead in the wave of building industrialization.