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An end cap system for scaffolding planks, especially for hollow core planks formed of fiberglass or other composite materials, is disclosed. The end cap includes an extrusion having a plank-receiving portion on one side and a rib profile on the other side for slidingly receiving scaffolding hooks. A

An end cap system for scaffolding planks, especially for hollow core planks formed of fiberglass or other composite materials, is disclosed. The end cap includes an extrusion having a plank-receiving portion on one side and a rib profile on the other side for slidingly receiving scaffolding hooks. A reinforcing member is placed in the hollow core, extending between its walls, and surrounding the fastening device securing the end cap to the plank, to resist deformation of the plank by the compressive force of the fastening device. The end cap permits similar parts to be used for a wide variety of plank widths and allows for replacement of damaged hooks or the exchange of hook configurations, such as between "high" or "low" hooks.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A scaffolding end cap and plank system comprising:an elongate hollow core plank having first and second ends, top and bottom walls, and vertical side and internal walls forming a plurality of elongated hollow tubes;an end cap for each of the first and second ends comprisi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A scaffolding end cap and plank system comprising:an elongate hollow core plank having first and second ends, top and bottom walls, and vertical side and internal walls forming a plurality of elongated hollow tubes;an end cap for each of the first and second ends comprising an elongate extrusion having a generally U-shaped receiving portion formed by two legs extending from a first side of a base, and a hook supporting portion extending from a second side of the base including a plurality of parallel and spaced apart ribs, and a spaced apart extension extending from the base in a direction opposite that of the legs,a support member which extends at least between the top and bottom walls of the hollow tube in the plank and formed with a through hole which is aligned with aligned holes in the legs and in the top and bottom walls of the plank;a fastening device received in the aligned holes to secure the end cap to the elongate hollow core plank, the support member resisting deformation caused by the compressive force of the fastening device; anda plurality of scaffolding hooks removably coupled to the end cap, each of the hooks having channels for slidingly engaging the ribs of the end cap when the hooks are placed over the ends of the end cap.