Alpa – Lightweight Aluminum Support Post
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What is Alpa?

Alpa is a lightweight yet highly durable temporary support post made from aluminum, designed to enhance efficiency and comfort on construction sites.

Weighing approximately 5 kg less than conventional models, Alpa is easy to transport and set up. Its push-in tube system allows for quick, hassle-free installation, while delivering high performance with a load-bearing strength of 19 kN.
Constructed from rust-resistant aluminum, Alpa offers long-lasting reliability and helps reduce overall maintenance and replacement costs. A smart, site-friendly solution for smoother operations.

Alpa Product Image

Features of Alpa

  • 01

    Ultra-lightweight at 8.9 kg, compared to 14.2 kg in conventional products.

  • 02

    High strength of 19 kN, an improvement over the conventional 14.7 kN.

  • 03

    Plug-in tube system allows use without additional connectors.

  • 04

    Made of aluminum, offering high residual metal value.

  • 05

    Rust-resistant for long-term use and cost reduction.

Lightweight and Easy to Handle—For Everyone

Approximately 5 kg lighter than conventional temporary support posts, Alpa is easy to carry—even for those without much physical strength. Its lightweight design makes transport and installation on-site smoother, helping to improve overall work efficiency.

A construction worker easily carrying an Alpa temporary support post
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Specifications

- Metric
Product Length (mm) Allowable Load (kN) Weight (kg)
Min. Max. Top: Timber
Bottom: Timber
Top: Timber
Bottom: Concrete
Alpa 45 2,300 3,490 14.0 19.0 8.9
Alpa 75 24.0 36.0 11.1
- Imperial
Product Length (yd) Allowable Load (lbf) Weight (lb)
Min. Max. Top: Timber
Bottom: Timber
Top: Timber
Bottom: Concrete
Alpa 45 2.52 3.82 3,150 4,270 19.6
Alpa 75 5,400 8,090 24.5

*Length can be customised.

Patents & Testing

arrowPatented

Patent No. 6467393 / Patent No. 7339685

arrowLoad Capacity Test

Conducted at the facility of the Japan General Building Research Corporation

Load capacity test of Alpa support post conducted at the Japan General Building Research Corporation

Safety Precautions

Use the dedicated metal fittings, when ALPA used for girders or joists.

Alpa-Specific Fittings (Sold Separately)
Alpa-Specific Fittings
(Sold Separately)
  • Install vertically on a horizontal floor, not diagonally.
  • Use within the load capacity.
  • Do not subject ALPA to strong impact. It may break.