Aluminium Manhole Brace

Our Aluminium Manhole Brace is a lightweight, four-sided aluminium hydraulic bracing frame designed to brace small, shallow cofferdams during the safe installation of manholes and utilities ranging from 1.5m to 2.4m.

Single acting hydraulic cylinder incorporated in each brace leg for adjustment of frame size
Each leg weighs just 35kg
Allows for safe installation of manholes and utilities
Where plant access is restricted, frames can be installed using a small excavator

Hydraulic Type

Single Acting

Sheet to Sheet Dimensions (min - max) (mm)

1500 - 2400

Leg Weight (kg)

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Aluminium Manhole Brace