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A simple to assemble, two-sided mechanical shield system designed for use in trenches up to 5.0m deep and 3.2m wide.

High clearance rear strut to accommodate laid service
Front cutting edge to ease froward movement, along pre-excavated trench
Designed to be installed by the excavator and lower in place technique
‘Hog-back’ struts available for increased clearance

This two-sided trench application is ideal when installing utility pipes in non-urban environments where the ground is self-supporting and ground movement is non-critical.

Description Length x Height (mm)

3220 x 1460

4000 x 2060

5100 x 1824

5100 x 2424

5100 x 3260

7500 x 2048

7500 x 2460

Internal Width (m)

0.6 - 3.0

Panel Thickness (mm)

100

Box Weight (kg)

1004

2028

2612

3186

4720

5120

5920

Length between Struts (m)

2.59

2.97

4.22

6.62

Clearance below Rear Struts (m)

0.79

1.15

1.07

1.37

2.26

1.50

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