IQ-136™ Modular Structural Tube System | Istockhomes®

IQ-136™ Modular Structural Tube System

by Istockhomes®

A universal aluminum tube system that turns one profile into unlimited structures.

IQ-136™ by Istockhomes® is a next-generation modular structural tube system designed to do serious work. Using a standardized square aluminum tube, precision-drilled on all four faces, IQ-136 lets you build:

  • Scaffolding and work towers

  • Staging and platforms

  • Gantries and jigs

  • Temporary structures and access ways

All from the same core components.

The Problem IQ-136 Solves

Traditional scaffolding and structural systems are:

  • Heavy and slow to move

  • Full of specialized pieces that only work one way

  • Hard to adapt to odd shapes, obstacles, and unique projects

Contractors, industrial crews, shipyards, event teams, and film sets all run into the same problem:

“We spend more time fighting the system than building the structure we actually need.”

IQ-136 is engineered to change that.

The IQ-136™ Solution

At the core of IQ-136 is a single, standardized square tube profile:

  • Aluminum square tube, engineered for strength-to-weight

  • Holes drilled on all four faces in a consistent pattern

  • Universal couplers and node blocks that join tubes in 3D space

From there, we add:

  • Corner and node blocks for multi-axis connections

  • Brackets and adapters for decks, casters, screw jacks, and wall ties

  • Turn-key kits for towers, façade runs, interior access, events, and film rigs

The result is a LEGO-like structural system built for real-world loads.

What Makes IQ-136 Different

  • One tube, many jobs
    A single tube family can build towers, platforms, jigs, handrails, frames, and more.

  • Four-face drilling
    The hole pattern on all faces gives you true 3D joining and flexibility.

  • High strength-to-weight
    Aluminum components are lighter to move and faster to assemble on site.

  • Re-usable and reconfigurable
    Tear down one project, rebuild the same parts into something completely different.

  • Built for documentation and compliance
    IQ-136 is being developed alongside load tables, manuals, and safety documentation to support professional use.

Who IQ-136™ Is For

IQ-136 is designed for teams that build, move, and reconfigure structures often:

  • General and specialty contractors

  • Industrial maintenance and shutdown crews

  • Shipyards and marine operations

  • Event and staging companies

  • Film, TV, and live production

  • Equipment rental houses

If you routinely say “we just need something that fits here,” IQ-136 is for you.

Inside the IQ-136 System

Core Tubes
Standard lengths of precision-drilled square aluminum tube, all using the same hole pattern for maximum compatibility.

Nodes and Couplers
Corner blocks, T-connectors, angle brackets, and platform supports that allow almost any geometry.

Kits and Packages
Ready-to-deploy kits for common jobs: rolling towers, façade runs, interior fit-out, and specialty rigs.

Support & Engineering
As the system develops, we plan to offer design assistance, stamped drawings through partner engineers, and training material to help your team get the most out of IQ-136.

IQ-136 as a Business

IQ-136 is not just a product line—it is a manufacturing and IP platform built under the Istockhomes® umbrella.

  • Designed and developed in Canada

  • Built around modern CNC processing of aluminum tube

  • Targeting scalable production and distribution

  • Focused on safety, documentation, and long-term brand value

This business plan is being used to pursue funding through organizations such as Community Futures and BDC to support:

  • Acquisition of 4-face CNC drilling equipment

  • Warehouse and production setup

  • Hiring of a 10-person initial team

  • Launch inventory and working capital

Our Vision for IQ-136™

IQ-136 is being designed with ambitious performance goals, including:

  • The structural capacity to assemble bridge-like spans using standard components

  • The flexibility to wrap and support complex shapes and landmarks using only stock IQ-136 parts

In other words, a structural tube system that is strong enough for demanding work, and flexible enough for almost any geometry you can imagine—using a standard, repeatable kit.

Call to Action

Contractors, rental houses, investors, and partners:

If you’re interested in:

  • Piloting IQ-136 on real projects

  • Stocking IQ-136 in a rental fleet

  • Partnering on distribution or manufacturing

  • Reviewing the full IQ-136 business plan for funding

please get in touch.

Contact Istockhomes® about IQ-136
Email: bradcamp@istockhomes.com
Phone: 1-250-816-8577

Our business plan. IQ-136 Business Plan