Structurally, a ringlock scaffold primarily consists of vertical posts, horizontal posts, diagonal posts, and discs. The discs are attached to the vertical posts, while the horizontal and diagonal posts connect to the discs via plugs, providing a simple and stable connection.

A cuplock scaffold, on the other hand, consists of vertical posts, horizontal posts, and bowl-type joints. The joints are cuplock scaffold, with the plugs at each end of the horizontal posts inserted into the bowls and tightened by twisting.

In terms of mechanical performance, the ringlock scaffold, due to its node connection method, has virtually no eccentricity between the members, resulting in better load-bearing performance, capable of withstanding large vertical and horizontal loads, and offering high stability.

While the nodes of a cuplock scaffold may experience some eccentricity, its overall stability is slightly lower. However, with proper design and normal use, it can still meet the load-bearing requirements of most construction projects.

In terms of construction efficiency, a ringlock scaffold with a ringlock scaffold is faster to erect. The latch-type connection allows for quick installation and dismantling. During installation, the cuplock scaffold requires tightening the cups one by one. Disassembly requires removing the stop pins and lifting the cups, resulting in more steps and lower efficiency.

In terms of material costs, the ringlock scaffold requires precision casting of the disc-lock nodes, which increases the steel consumption and leads to higher initial procurement costs, but reduces labor costs for assembly and disassembly.
The disc-lock scaffolding has fewer components (vertical poles, horizontal poles, and cuplock scaffold), but the cups require additional processing, resulting in a more moderate material cost.

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