A strongboy prop is a prop head that fits onto the top of a standard Acrow Prop, turning it into a purpose built masonry support. Altrad Generation's Strongboy Wall Support uses a plate locking bar system with insertion depth markers, so you can fit it securely and check the fit at a glance. Once attached to an Acrow Prop, it transfers the load from a wall or brickwork section down through the prop, giving you a load rated support for construction, alteration and refurbishment work.
Strongboys carry a Safe Working Load of 340kg per unit, with the limit stamped directly on the plate so it is always visible on site. Space them no more than 900mm apart when supporting masonry, adjusting the exact spacing to suit the weight of the wall or brickwork section you are working on. They are commonly used when creating door and window openings, propping external walls during internal alterations, inserting steel beams and lintels, and shoring party walls during renovation and underpinning work.
The Strongboy Wall Support has a zinc plated finish for weather resistance, so it holds up well in outdoor and damp site conditions, weighs just 5.8kg for easy handling, and is manufactured to BS4074:1982. It fits all standard Acrow Props, and if you are working on thicker masonry up to 300mm, the Strongboy Wall Support XL gives you a heavier duty option built to the same locking bar principle. See the full Props and Struts range for every prop and support option.
Key Features and Benefits
Load rated: Carries a Safe Working Load of 340kg per unit, with load limits stamped directly on the plate.
Secure fit: Plate locking bar system with insertion depth markers for a secure, easy to check attachment to your Acrow Prop.
Weather resistant: Zinc plated finish holds up in outdoor and damp site conditions.
Lightweight: Weighs just 5.8kg, making it easy to handle and position on site.
Standard compatible: Works with all standard Acrow Props.
Standards compliant: Manufactured to BS4074:1982.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a Strongboy prop?
A. A Strongboy prop is a prop head that fits onto a standard Acrow Prop to create a load rated support for masonry walls and brickwork. It uses a plate locking bar system to attach securely, then transfers the load from the wall down through the prop.
Q. How far apart should Strongboys be spaced?
A. Space Strongboys no more than 900mm apart when supporting masonry, adjusting the exact spacing to suit the weight of the wall or brickwork section you are working on.
Q. How much weight can a Strongboy hold?
A. Each Strongboy Wall Support carries a Safe Working Load of 340kg per unit, with the load limit stamped directly on the plate. If you need to support thicker masonry up to 300mm, the Strongboy Wall Support XL offers a heavier duty option.
Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss Strongboy Wall Support for your project.
