Trench struts are adjustable steel struts that hold trench linings apart during excavation work. Some sites call them trench props, but whether you know them as trench struts or trench props, the job is the same, horizontal bracing that keeps trench sheets and boxes tight against the trench wall. Trench struts from Altrad Generation are manufactured to BS4074:2004, and every size carries a safe working load of 3 tonnes at any extension length.
You get four sizes to match your trench width, running from size 0 at 0.32m to 0.47m and weighing 4.99kg, up to size 3 at 1.03m to 1.73m and weighing 11.69kg. Each strut has a 60.3mm outer tube and a 48.3mm inner tube, with a 75mm x 75mm x 6mm clawed base and head plate that grips the trench lining through two nail holes at each end. That clawed grip is what stops the strut slipping once you have wound it tight.
Use trench struts to maintain trench width during water main, sewer, and cable installation work, or as supplementary bracing alongside a hydraulic waler system on wider excavations. They also give you rapid additional support in reactive or emergency shoring situations, where you need bracing in place fast. If trench struts hire is what you are after, Altrad Generation supplies them for hire or sale through your local branch, alongside compatible Trench Sheets and Groundwork Boxes.
Key Features and Benefits
Four sizes to match your trench width: From 0.32m to 1.73m, so you can find the right strut without over ordering.
3 tonne safe working load at any length: Consistent rated support whether the strut is fully retracted or fully extended.
Clawed base and head plates: A 75mm x 75mm x 6mm plate with two nail holes at each end grips the trench lining and stops slippage.
Manufactured to BS4074:2004: Built to a recognised industry standard for groundworks and trenching equipment.
Thread rolled construction: No material is cut away during manufacture, so the strut keeps its full strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are trench struts used for?
A. Trench struts brace trench linings horizontally during excavation work. They hold trench sheets or trench boxes tight against the trench wall, and you can use them as supplementary bracing alongside a hydraulic waler system on wider trenches or for rapid support in emergency shoring situations.
Q. What is the safe working load of a trench strut?
A. Every trench strut from Altrad Generation carries a safe working load of 3 tonnes, regardless of size or how far you have extended it.
Q. What sizes do trench struts come in?
A. Trench struts come in four sizes. Size 0 covers 0.32m to 0.47m and weighs 4.99kg. Size 1 covers 0.49m to 0.73m and weighs 6.58kg. Size 2 covers 0.69m to 1.09m and weighs 8.62kg. Size 3 covers 1.03m to 1.73m and weighs 11.69kg.
Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss trench struts for your project.
