A state-of-the-art modular steel support system that uses 1-Screw technology, is now available in South Africa.

A first of its kind in Africa, siFramo is a non-welded support system that is designed to be a versatile, multifunctional and high load bearing modular steel support system.

Pioneered by Sikla 15 years ago, it is the only system with 1-Screw technology and is said to save time, money and labour.

Features include:

• A non-welded steelwork support system for the modular construction of frames and structures, seen as the first real alternative to welding
• Enables multi-directional connection possibilities without the need for through-bolts and back-plates
• The connection method is designed to be simple, fast, reliable and safe
• The entire system is certified according to international standards
• The box section profiles have a high torsional resistance and a fine adjustment capability for connecting members

siFramo is assembled by means of thread forming screws, which are removable and reusable. The non-cutting cold formed threads of the screw form their own threads into the pilot holes of the perforated profiles, allowing for multidirectional connection possibilities without the need for through-bolts and back-plates. The box section profiles have a high torsional resistance and a fine adjustment capability for connecting members and is suitable for a wide variety of structural support applications in hazardous situations.

Applications include:

• Pipe supports
• Equipment
• Plant rooms
• Skids
• Pipe bridges
• Solar supports
• High voltage conveyors

Sikla asserts that the low thread forming torque and resulting high clamping force, offers superior process-reliable, shake-proof fastening.

Advantages of the siFramo system include:

• Reduced overall project time
• Detailed design later possible and still adaptable
• Cost and time advantages – allowing for quicker and cheaper transportation
• More cost-effective material and installation time
• No skilled staff needed – can be built by one person
• Material readily available
• Can be fabricated almost anywhere
• Weight saving of about 50%, reducing the need for cranes and additional labour
• Instant corrosion protection by means of hot-dip galvanizing
• Static proof testing by means of RStab calculations
• Adjustments and modifications can be made easily
• Reduced impact on the environment

The Sikla siFramo system is available in South Africa from Gismo Installations.