This document specifies, for right angle couplers, swivel couplers, sleeve couplers and parallel couplers working by friction:— materials;— design requirements;— strength classes with different structural parameters including values for resistance and stiffness;— test procedures;— assessment;and gives:— recommendations for ongoing production control.These couplers are intended for use in temporary works equipment for example in scaffolds erected in accordance with EN 12811 1 and falsework erected in accordance with EN 12812.