High Clearance Arches
HIGH CLEARANCE ARCHES
HIGH CLEARANCE ARCHES
HIGH CLEARANCE ARCHES
Pro-Tec Equipment has three models of High Clearance Arches designed to meet the different requirements of a wide range of projects. The High Clearance Arch is designed to provide up to 10 feet of vertical clearance, the Ultra High Clearance Arch is designed to provide maximum vertical pipe clearance of up to 14 feet of vertical clearance when using a 10-foot-tall bottom shield, and the Pipeline High Clearance Arch, designed to be used with the Pro-Tec Equipment Pal3 trench shields, providing 6′ of vertical clearance, while still keeping the overall weight of the system manageable to be used with a smaller excavator.
Standard High Clearance Arch Clearance for large diameter pipe, etc.
High Clearance Arch
The Pro-Tec Equipment Standard High Clearance Arch is designed to allow enough clearance for large diameter pipe vaults, boring pits and other applications.
- Provides 10 feet of vertical clearance when used on a 10’ tall trench shield
- Provides 8 feet of vertical clearance when used on an 8’ tall trench shield
- Designed to fit on all 8- and 10-foot tall Pro Series trench shields
- Full range of bolt-on extensions to provide up to 20’ of internal width
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
| Model | Length | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ft | lbs | ||
| HC-ARCH | 3 | (2) Arch Legs | 2800 |
| EX-12 | 1 | Bolt-on Extension | 660 |
| EX-24 | 2 | Bolt-on Extension | 820 |
| EX-36 | 3 | Bolt-on Extension | 980 |
| EX-48 | 4 | Bolt-on Extension | 1180 |
| EX-60 | 5 | Bolt-on Extension | 1390 |
| EX-72 | 6 | Bolt-on Extension | 1500 |
| EX-84 | 7 | Bolt-on Extension | 1660 |
| EX-96 | 8 | Bolt-on Extension | 1820 |
| EX-108 | 9 | Bolt-on Extension | 1960 |
| EX-120 | 10 | Bolt-on Extension | 2080 |
| EX-132 | 11 | Bolt-on Extension | 2240 |
| EX-144 | 12 | Bolt-on Extension | 2390 |
| EX-156 | 13 | Bolt-on Extension | 2550 |
| EX-168 | 14 | Bolt-on Extension | 2720 |
| EX-180 | 15 | Bolt-on Extension | 2880 |
| EX-192 | 16 | Bolt-on Extension | 3040 |
| EX-204 | 17 | Bolt-on Extension | 3190 |
Ultra High Clearance Arch Maximum vertical pipe clearance
Ultra High Clearance Arch
Pro-Tec Equipment’s Ultra High Clearance Arch is designed for those projects that require maximum vertical pipe clearance. The Ultra High Clearance Arch is designed to incorporate two stacked trench shields (the top shield inverted) to achieve the desired clearance.
- Provides 14 feet of vertical clearance when using a 10’ tall bottom shield
- Provides 12 feet of vertical clearance when using an 8’ tall bottom shield
- Designed to fit 8 and 10 foot tall Pro 6 and Pro 8 trench shields
- Full range of bolt-on extension to provide up to 20’ of internal width
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
| Model | Length | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ft | lbs | ||
| Ultra HC-ARCH | 4 | (2) Arch legs | 5860 |
| U-EX-12 | 1 | Bolt-on Extension | 900 |
| U-EX-24 | 2 | Bolt-on Extension | 1260 |
| U-EX-36 | 3 | Bolt-on Extension | 1430 |
| U-EX-48 | 4 | Bolt-on Extension | 1820 |
| U-EX-60 | 5 | Bolt-on Extension | 2270 |
| U-EX-72 | 6 | Bolt-on Extension | 2180 |
| U-EX-84 | 7 | Bolt-on Extension | 2490 |
| U-EX-96 | 8 | Bolt-on Extension | 2690 |
| U-EX-108 | 9 | Bolt-on Extension | 2880 |
| U-EX-120 | 10 | Bolt-on Extension | 3100 |
| U-EX-132 | 11 | Bolt-on Extension | 3350 |
| U-EX-144 | 12 | Bolt-on Extension | 3540 |
| U-EX-156 | 13 | Bolt-on Extension | 3950 |
| U-EX-168 | 14 | Bolt-on Extension | 4180 |
| U-EX-180 | 15 | Bolt-on Extension | 4560 |
| U-EX-192 | 16 | Bolt-on Extension | 4860 |
Pipeline High Clearance Arch Extra Clearance using Light-weight Trench Shields
Pipeline High Clearance Arches
The Pro-Tec Equipment Pipeline High Clearance Arch is designed to allow enough clearance for large diameter pipe vaults, boring pits, as well as providing pipeline crews with the desired amount of clearance to work on joints, all while using our Pal3, 8′ tall trench boxes, keeping the overall weight of the system to an absolute minimum.
- Provides 6 feet (72″) of vertical clearance when used on an 8’ tall trench shield
- Designed to fit 8′ tall Pal-3 Trench Shields
- Full range of bolt-on extensions to provide up to 12’ of internal width
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
| Model | Length | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| in | lbs | ||
| HC-Pal-Arch | 24 | 24″ Wide legs | 400 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-12 | 12 | Bolt on Extension | 80 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-18 | 18 | Bolt on Extension | 100 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-24 | 24 | Bolt on Extension | 110 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-30 | 30 | Bolt on Extension | 130 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-36 | 36 | Bolt on Extension | 150 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-42 | 42 | Bolt on Extension | 160 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-48 | 48 | Bolt on Extension | 180 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-54 | 54 | Bolt on Extension | 190 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-60 | 60 | Bolt on Extension | 210 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-66 | 66 | Bolt on Extension | 230 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-72 | 72 | Bolt on Extension | 240 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-78 | 78 | Bolt on Extension | 260 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-84 | 84 | Bolt on Extension | 270 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-90 | 90 | Bolt on Extension | 290 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-96 | 96 | Bolt on Extension | 310 |
Aluminum High Clearance Arch Extra Clearance while keeping weight down
Aluminum High Clearance Arch
Designed to use the same extensions as the Pipeline High Clearance Arch, the Pro-Tec Equipment Aluminum High Clearance Arch enables enough vertical clear for large diameter structures while still keeping the overall system weight manageable. The Aluminum High Clearance Arch is able to be used on Pro-Tec Equipment ATS and MOD Systems.
- Provides 6 feet of vertical clearance when used on a 8’ tall trench shield
- Designed to fit on 8-foot tall ATS and MOD Series trench shields
- Full range of bolt-on extensions to provide up to 12’ of internal width
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
| Model | Length | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| in | lbs | ||
| HC-ALS- Arch | 24 | 24″ Wide legs | 500 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-12 | 12 | Bolt on Extension | 80 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-18 | 18 | Bolt on Extension | 100 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-24 | 24 | Bolt on Extension | 110 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-30 | 30 | Bolt on Extension | 130 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-36 | 36 | Bolt on Extension | 150 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-42 | 42 | Bolt on Extension | 160 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-48 | 48 | Bolt on Extension | 180 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-54 | 54 | Bolt on Extension | 190 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-60 | 60 | Bolt on Extension | 210 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-66 | 66 | Bolt on Extension | 230 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-72 | 72 | Bolt on Extension | 240 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-78 | 78 | Bolt on Extension | 260 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-84 | 84 | Bolt on Extension | 270 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-90 | 90 | Bolt on Extension | 290 |
| HCA-ALS-EX-96 | 96 | Bolt on Extension | 310 |
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*PSF (pounds per square foot) ratings indicate maximum shield capacities. Depths are based on B, C and C-80 soil types as described in OSHA’s 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart P, October 31, 1989 with Type B not exceeding 45 PSF per foot of depth, Type C not exceeding 60 PSF per foot of depth and Type C-80 not exceeding 80 PSF per foot of depth. Determine actual soil pressure and consult manufacturers Tabulated Data prior to each use.
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