Adjustable props like these, also known as push and pull props, give you precise control over vertical formwork and shuttering during a concrete pour. Each prop uses a dual collar system, with a standard collar and a locking collar, so you can dial in exact alignment and hold it steady. Base and head plates measuring 150mm by 150mm by 6mm anchor the prop to floor or wall, each with a 38mm diameter fixing hole for a secure connection. Whether you are bracing single sided or double sided shuttering, these props hold their position under load.
These temporary props earn their place across a wide range of jobs. You can use them to brace vertical formwork panels while concrete cures in walls, columns, and foundations, or to secure and align shuttering on single sided and double sided systems. Two way adjustment lets you plumb and align prefabricated wall panels quickly, and the same adjustment keeps in situ concrete walls and slabs propped correctly while they cure. Tilt up panel installation benefits too, since you can fine tune each panel into position before it is fixed permanently. These are the props construction crews reach for when formwork needs to stay plumb under load.
Sizes run from Size 0 up to Size 4, covering height ranges from 1.14m up to 4.876m, so you can match the right prop to the span you are working with. Safe working load ranges from 7kN to 32kN, and the exact figure for your setup depends on the size and how far you extend it, so always check the rating before loading the prop. These props are manufactured to BS4074 and tested to BS5507, giving you a documented standard to work to on site. Once you have the right size positioned and locked, you need no more props to keep single sided or double sided shuttering aligned through the pour. If your job needs straightforward vertical support rather than push pull precision, standard Acrow Props cover that role instead.
Key Features and Benefits
Dual collar system: A standard collar and a locking collar work together for accurate, stable alignment.
Wide size range: Size 0 to Size 4 cover height ranges from 1.14m to 4.876m, so one range handles small jobs and full height walls.
Secure anchoring: 150mm by 150mm by 6mm base and head plates with 38mm diameter fixing holes keep the prop firmly connected to floor or wall.
High load capacity: Safe working load from 7kN to 32kN depending on size and extension, giving you the strength for demanding formwork.
Built to recognised standards: Manufactured to BS4074 and tested to BS5507.
Versatile shuttering support: Suitable for single sided and double sided shuttering, plus tilt up panel installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much weight can adjustable props hold?
A. Safe working load ranges from 7kN to 32kN across the Size 0 to Size 4 range. The exact figure depends on which size you choose and how far you extend it, so check the rating for your specific setup before you load the prop.
Q. What is temporary propping used for?
A. Temporary propping supports formwork and shuttering while concrete cures, keeping walls, columns, and foundations in place while you work. With these props you can brace vertical formwork panels during a pour, secure single and double sided shuttering, align prefabricated wall panels with two way adjustment, and support tilt up panels while you install them.
Q. What is an adjustable steel prop and how does it differ from a standard prop?
A. An adjustable push pull prop uses a dual collar system, a standard collar plus a locking collar, together with base and head plates that anchor to floor or wall so you get precise two way adjustment. If your job only needs straightforward vertical support without that push pull precision, reach for a standard Acrow Prop instead.
Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss adjustable props for your project.
