Trench Struts & Trench Props
Pro Shore trench struts and trench props are ideal for construction and shoring work, supporting your site and helping to ensure a safe working environment.
Trench Struts
Trench struts are adjustable tubular steel pieces intended to be used to support trench walls and brace timber walling against trench sheets. They should not be used for any other purpose.
The below leaflet is intended to provide basic information for users of Pro Shore Trench struts.
Trench Strut Sizes
| Code | Minimum Height (m) | Maximum Height (m) | Weight (kg) | Safe Working Load (kN) |
| Size 0 | 0.3 | 0.48 | 5.1 | 35 |
| Size 1 | 0.45 | 0.68 | 6.2 | 35 |
| Size 2 | 0.68 | 1.06 | 8.4 | 35 |
| Size 3 | 1.06 | 1.67 | 10.8 | 35 |
Trench Props
Adjustable trench props are similar in structure but are designed to act as a temporary vertical support during building or repair work such as floor and ceiling applications.
Trench Prop Sizes
| Size | Minimum Height (m) | Maximum Height (m) | Weight (kg) | Maximum Safe Working Load (kN) |
| 0 | 1.04 | 1.82 | 14.7 | 35 |
| 1 | 1.75 | 3.12 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | 2.59 | 3.96 | 26.3 | 20 |
| 4 | 3.2 | 4.87 | 30.5 | 19 |
Contact Us
Head Office
- T: 0845 003 8984
- E: enquiries@proshore.co.uk
- Bridge Works, Wakefield Road, Ossett, WF5 9AW
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