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Walers and Struts

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Walers and Struts

A simple to assemble two-sided, hydraulic bracing system designed for use with steel trench sheets to horizontally brace small trenches for the safe installation of utilities. The complete system can support trench widths of 0.6m to 3.8m and is normally installed using an excavator.

A range of waler designs and lengths available to suit the application
Allows for the safe installation and repair of utilities
Compatible with endsafe struts
Designed to be installed using the excavate and lower in place technique

There are 4 different waler designs, Utility Walers, Medium Duty Steel Walers, Heavy Duty Steel Walers and Aluminium Walers. Utility Walers are manufactured out of thin gauge, high grade S700 steel, providing a market leading strength to weight ratio.

Description

Aluminium

Utility

Medium Duty

Heavy Duty

Length (mm)

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

5000

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

5000

3000

4000

5000

Weight (kg)

135

112

129

180

112

148

184

Description

550 (A-80)

550 (A-95)

800 (C-80)

800 (C-95)

Extension 1

Extension 2

Extension 3

SWL (kN)

N/A

Length (min - max) (mm)

550 - 900

546 - 903

800 - 1400

806 - 1422

250

500

1000

Weight (kg)

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Restraining Chains

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