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How to Size a Steel Trench Shield Equipment Available for Rental
Trench Shield Standards & Options
Pro-Tec Equipment
Trench Shield Standards
Pro-Tec Equipment trench shields (trench boxes) incorporate standard performance features that help improve productivity while increasing safety on the job.
- Industry’s first standard 4-point lifting system
- Industry’s strongest knife edge
- Full length double top rail provides built-in “I” beam strength – on all 4” or thicker trench shields
- Recessed collar assemblies
- Professionally engineered and certified
Options:
What you need when you need it
The Pro-Plus package is available on all Pro-Series trench shields (trench boxes). The Pro-Plus option features three keys upgrades: double outside end post, ¾” thick collars and ½” x full length push pads. The Pro-Plus option is ideal for rental fleets because it can add usable years to the life of a trench shield.
Pro-Plus Package:
- Double outside end posts: Provide extra protection on the front and back end of the trench shield from excavator bucket damage
- ¾” thick collars: Reduces pin hole deformation and enlargement
- ½” x full length push pads: Attached to the top of the trench shield, the push pad provides an extra layer of protection from excavator bucket damage
Additional Options:
- Foam filling: Excessive weight buildup from soil and water inside of side walls is prevented by foam filling.
- Extended collars: The extended collars provide increased usability from standard spreader pipes and are available on all Pro and Pal series trench shields. Extended collars allow the width of trench shield system to be extended in 6” increments, while using the same size spreader pipe.
- Stacking pockets: Pro-Tec Equipment’s trench shields can be equipped with stacking pockets to connect shields vertically, while restricting lateral movement. With Pro-Tec Equipment’s stack pocket locations, all sizes of Pro-Tec Equipment Pro and Pal trench shields may be stacked with each other.
- Cutouts/replaceable doors: Not every project is the same. Some projects require pipe to go through the trench shield. Pro-Tec Equipment can handle that problem by incorporating cutouts into the trench shield. Replaceable doors are also available.
Railing Post System
Pro-Tec Equipment’s Railing Post System serves as an extra
precautionary measure, providing temporary railing around excavations that involve
trench shoring and trench shielding equipment.
Certified by a Registered
Professional Engineer to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. handrail standards, the Railing Post
Systems are two-piece, lightweight systems that can be adapted to work with sheetpile,
aluminum and steel trench shields and our Slide Rail Shoring panels.
Railing Post System features:
- Two-piece system: Post and Saddle are pinned together, enabling the posts to be easily removed to provide digging access for excavators.
- Universal saddles: One saddle to fit sheetpile, aluminum trench shields, steel trench shields and slide rail shoring panels
- Lightweight system: Constructed of tube steel. Designed to enable two workers to carry and place assembled systems on site.
- Registered by a Professional Engineer: meets O.S.H.A. handrail standards. Each system has a stamped technical data sheet.
Pro 4 Series – Steel Trench Shields
Industry-leading 4″ Steel Trench Shields | Trench
Boxes
Pro 4 Series
Pro Series Options:
- Foam filling – prevents soil and water buildup
- Extended collars
- Pro-Plus Package – adds life and usability
- Cutouts and replaceable doors
- Stacking pockets
- Custom sizes
Standard features:
- Industry’s first standard 4-point lift system
- Full-length double top rail provides built-in “I” beam strength
- Recessed collar assemblies
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
- On knife edge shields: the industry’s strongest knife edge
- On flat bottom shields: full-length double bottom rail provides built-in “I” beam strength bucket damage
Height x Length | Model | Weight** | Pipe Clearance | Shield Capacity* | Depth of Cut* B-Soils | Depth of Cut* C-60 Soils | Depth of Cut* C-80 Soils |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | lbs | in | psf | ft | ft | ft | |
4 x 10 | Pro 4-410 | 2920 | 21 | 3000 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
4 x 12 | Pro 4-412 | 3290 | 21 | 2640 | 58 | 44 | 33 |
4 x 16 | Pro 4-416 | 4100 | 21 | 1440 | 31 | 24 | 19 |
4 x 20 | Pro 4-420 | 4880 | 21 | 960 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
4 x 24 | Pro 4-424 | 5700 | 21 | 660 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
6 x 10 | Pro 4-610 | 3750 | 41 | 3000 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
6 x 12 | Pro 4-612 | 4340 | 41 | 3000 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
6 x 16 | Pro 4-616 | 5440 | 41 | 1500 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
6 x 20 | Pro 4-620 | 6600 | 41 | 1140 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
6 x 24 | Pro 4-624 | 7800 | 41 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
8 x 10 | Pro 4-810 | 4650 | 55 | 2400 | 52 | 40 | 31 |
8 x 12 | Pro 4-812 | 5390 | 55 | 2040 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
8 x 16 | Pro 4-816 | 6800 | 55 | 1500 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
8 x 20 | Pro 4-820 | 8240 | 55 | 1140 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
8 x 24 | Pro 4-824 | 9850 | 55 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
10 x 10 | Pro 4-1010 | 5750 | 70 | 1740 | 37 | 29 | 23 |
10 x 12 | Pro 4-1012 | 6640 | 70 | 1440 | 30 | 24 | 19 |
10 x 16 | Pro 4-1016 | 8320 | 70 | 1140 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
10 x 20 | Pro 4-1020 | 9990 | 70 | 960 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
10 x 24 | Pro 4-1024 | 11820 | 70 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
*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.
** Weight of shields = two sidewalls, no spreaders.
Job site photos are strictly
intended for general product information only and may not comply with all applicable
safety standards. Always refer to manufacturers’ serialized specific tabulated data,
O.S.H.A. 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for excavations and all applicable safety standards prior
to each use
VersaMATS
Easy to walk on – Safe to Work on – Great to Drive on
Built out of the same 1/2″ thick polyethylene, that makes the AlturnaMATS virtually indestructible, the VersaMATS are literally the most versatile ground protection mats in the industry. The flat, slip-resistant trad permits pedestrians to walk safely on the mats, yet they are as rugged as the AlturnaMATS. The reverse side has teh same diamond plate tread as the AlturnaMATS, providing great traction for vehicles.
Available in black or white, the VersaMATS are safe use as long, temporary walkways.
Ideal for work on:
Golf Courses
Cemeteries
Drilling
Septic Pumping
Events
Traveling on lawn
Size | Weight |
---|---|
ft | lbs |
2 x 8 | 43 |
3 x 8 | 64.5 |
4 x 8 | 86 |
4 x 8 mats are the most common size. Turn-A-Links are included to allow mats to be locked together.
Pro 6 Series – Steel Trench Shields
Pro Series Options:
Pro Series Options:
- Foam filling – prevents soil and water buildup
- Extended collars
- Pro-Plus Package – adds life and usability
- Cutouts and replaceable doors
- Stacking pockets
- Custom sizes
Standard features:
- Industry’s first standard 4-point lift system
- Full-length double top rail provides built-in
- “I” beam strength
- Recessed collar assemblies
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
- On knife edge shields: the industry’s strongest knife edge
- On flat bottom shields: full-length double bottom rail provides built-in “I” beam strength bucket damage
Heightx Length | Model | Weight** | Pipe Clearance | ShieldCapacity* | Depth of Cut* B-Soils | Depth of Cut* C-60 Soils | Depth of Cut* C-80 Soils |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | lbs | in | psf | ft | ft | ft | |
4 x 20 | PRO 6-420 | 5490 | 21 | 1380 | 31 | 23 | 18 |
4 x 24 | PRO 6-424 | 6440 | 21 | 1020 | 21 | 17 | 13 |
4 x 28 | PRO 6-428 | 7320 | 21 | 720 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
6 x 20 | PRO 6-620 | 7410 | 41 | 1500 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
6 x 24 | PRO 6-624 | 8850 | 41 | 1080 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
6 x 26 | PRO 6-626 | 9430 | 41 | 900 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
6 x 28 | PRO 6-628 | 10250 | 41 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
8 x 16 | PRO 6-816 | 7740 | 64 | 1860 | 40 | 31 | 24 |
8 x 20 | PRO 6-820 | 9290 | 64 | 1500 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
8 x 24 | PRO 6-824 | 11100 | 64 | 1080 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
8 x 26 | PRO 6-826 | 11800 | 64 | 900 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
8 x 28 | PRO 6-828 | 12660 | 64 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
10 x 16 | PRO 6-1016 | 9900 | 85 | 1440 | 30 | 24 | 19 |
10 x 20 | PRO 6-1020 | 12000 | 85 | 1200 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
10 x 24 | PRO 6-1024 | 13920 | 85 | 1080 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
10 x 26 | PRO 6-1026 | 14350 | 85 | 900 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
10 x 28 | PRO 6-1028 | 15200 | 85 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
*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.
** Weight of shields = two sidewalls, no spreaders.
Job site photos are strictly intended for general product information only and may not comply with all applicable safety standards. Always refer to manufacturers’ serialized specific tabulated data, O.S.H.A. 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for excavations and all applicable safety standards prior to each use
Pro 8 Series – Steel Trench Shields
Pro Series Options:
- Foam filling – prevents soil and water buildup
- Extended collars
- Pro-Plus Package – adds life and usability
- Cutouts and replaceable doors
- Stacking pockets
- Custom sizes
Standard features:
- Industry’s first standard 4-point lift system
- Full-length double top rail provides built-in “I” beam strength
- Recessed collar assemblies
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
- On knife edge shields: the industry’s strongest knife edge
- On flat bottom shields: full-length double bottom rail provides built-in “I” beam strength bucket damage
Heightx Length | Model | Weight** | Pipe Clearance | ShieldCapacity* | Depth of Cut* B-Soils | Depth of Cut* C-60 Soils | Depth of Cut* C-80 Soils |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | lbs | in | psf | ft | ft | ft | |
4 x 20 | PRO 8-420 | 6250 | 21 | 2117 | 47 | 35 | 26 |
4 x 24 | PRO 8-424 | 7280 | 21 | 1426 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
4 x 28 | PRO 8-428 | 8250 | 21 | 1034 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
4 x 30 | PRO 8-430 | 8770 | 21 | 899 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
6 x 20 | PRO 8-620 | 8350 | 41 | 2000 | 44 | 33 | 25 |
6 x 24 | PRO 8-624 | 9790 | 41 | 1461 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
6 x 28 | PRO 8-628 | 11150 | 41 | 1055 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
6 x 30 | PRO 8-630 | 11990 | 41 | 915 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
8 x 20 | PRO 8-820 | 10470 | 64 | 1800 | 40 | 30 | 23 |
8 x 24 | PRO 8-824 | 12340 | 64 | 1463 | 33 | 24 | 18 |
8 x 28 | PRO 8-828 | 14070 | 64 | 1200 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
8 x 30 | PRO 8-830 | 15000 | 64 | 916 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
10 x 20 | PRO 8-1020 | 12900 | 85 | 1740 | 37 | 29 | 23 |
10 x 24 | PRO 8-1024 | 15100 | 85 | 1260 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
10 x 26 | PRO 8-1026 | 15990 | 85 | 1140 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
10 x 28 | PRO 8-1028 | 17100 | 85 | 1020 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
10 x 30 | PRO 8-1030 | 18200 | 85 | 900 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
Pro HD Series – Heavy Duty Sheilds
Height x Length | Model | Weight** | Pipe Clearance | Shield Capacity* | Depth of Cut* B-Soils | Depth of Cut* C-60 Soils | Depth of Cut* C-80 Soils |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | lbs | in | psf | ft | ft | ft | |
8 x 24 | PRO HD6-824 | 13100 | 64 | 1500 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
10 x 16 | PRO HD6-1016 | 11200 | 85 | 1551 | 34 | 26 | 19 |
10 x 20 | PRO HD6-1020 | 14150 | 85 | 1500 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
10 x 24 | PRO HD6-1024 | 18010 | 85 | 1481 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
Height x Length | Model | Weight** | Pipe Clearance | Shield Capacity* | Depth of Cut* B-Soils | Depth of Cut* C-60 Soils | Depth of Cut* C-80 Soils |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | lbs | in | psf | ft | ft | ft | |
8 x 24 | PRO HD8-824 | 15870 | 64 | 1902 | 42 | 32 | 24 |
8 x 28 | PRO HD8-828 | 23130 | 64 | 1800 | 40 | 30 | 23 |
10 x 24 | PRO HD8-1024 | 18470 | 85 | 1879 | 42 | 31 | 23 |
10 x 28 | PRO HD8-1028 | 26000 | 85 | 1440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
Spreaders – Trench Box Spreader Sets 8″ Schedule 80 Spreader Pipe
4-Pipe and 5-Pipe Sets
There are several variations in the style of common trench boxes. Some are designed to utilize 4 spreader pipe (such as those set up in a 4-pipe repair, also known as 4-pipe independent) which provides maximum pipe clearance through out the trench shield, 4-pipe pull which provide lower front spreaders to allow excavator boom clearance) and others are designed to utilize 5 spreader pipe.
The most commonly used spreader pipe on Pro-Series trench shields are the 8″ schedule 80 spreader pipe. No matter if the trench box is set up to accept 4-pipe or 5-pipe, it is stated on our engineer stamped certification sheets that a minimum of 2 spreader pipes are required on each end with the approved pins and keepers. In general, the 5th spreader is used as a means to rigidity to larger, deeper trench boxes.
For specially designed trench shields that require 5 or more spreader pipe, or pipe of a different specification (i.e. 10″ sch. 120), please refer to certification sheet.
Model | Inside Width | Weight |
---|---|---|
in | lbs | |
H4-24 | 24 | 470 |
H4-30 | 30 | 560 |
H4-36 | 36 | 650 |
H4-42 | 42 | 740 |
H4-48 | 48 | 820 |
H4-60 | 60 | 1010 |
H4-72 | 72 | 1170 |
H4-84 | 84 | 1350 |
H4-96 | 96 | 1510 |
H4-108 | 108 | 1692 |
H4-120 | 120 | 1860 |
H4-132 | 132 | 2040 |
H4-144 | 144 | 2210 |
Model | Inside Width | Weight |
---|---|---|
in | lbs | |
H5-24 | 24 | 590 |
H5-30 | 30 | 690 |
H5-36 | 36 | 800 |
H5-42 | 42 | 910 |
H5-48 | 48 | 1020 |
H5-60 | 60 | 1240 |
H5-72 | 72 | 1450 |
H5-84 | 84 | 1670 |
H5-96 | 96 | 1890 |
H5-108 | 108 | 2110 |
H5-120 | 120 | 2320 |
H5-132 | 132 | 2540 |
H5-144 | 144 | 2760 |
How to Size a Steel Trench Shield Equipment Available for Rental
Trench Shield Standards & Options
Pro-Tec Equipment
Trench Shield Standards
Pro-Tec Equipment trench shields (trench boxes) incorporate standard performance features that help improve productivity while increasing safety on the job.
- Industry’s first standard 4-point lifting system
- Industry’s strongest knife edge
- Full length double top rail provides built-in “I” beam strength – on all 4” or thicker trench shields
- Recessed collar assemblies
- Professionally engineered and certified
Options:
What you need when you need it
The Pro-Plus package is available on all Pro-Series trench shields (trench boxes). The Pro-Plus option features three keys upgrades: double outside end post, ¾” thick collars and ½” x full length push pads. The Pro-Plus option is ideal for rental fleets because it can add usable years to the life of a trench shield.
Pro-Plus Package:
- Double outside end posts: Provide extra protection on the front and back end of the trench shield from excavator bucket damage
- ¾” thick collars: Reduces pin hole deformation and enlargement
- ½” x full length push pads: Attached to the top of the trench shield, the push pad provides an extra layer of protection from excavator bucket damage
Additional Options:
- Foam filling: Excessive weight buildup from soil and water inside of side walls is prevented by foam filling.
- Extended collars: The extended collars provide increased usability from standard spreader pipes and are available on all Pro and Pal series trench shields. Extended collars allow the width of trench shield system to be extended in 6” increments, while using the same size spreader pipe.
- Stacking pockets: Pro-Tec Equipment’s trench shields can be equipped with stacking pockets to connect shields vertically, while restricting lateral movement. With Pro-Tec Equipment’s stack pocket locations, all sizes of Pro-Tec Equipment Pro and Pal trench shields may be stacked with each other.
- Cutouts/replaceable doors: Not every project is the same. Some projects require pipe to go through the trench shield. Pro-Tec Equipment can handle that problem by incorporating cutouts into the trench shield. Replaceable doors are also available.
Railing Post System
Pro-Tec Equipment’s Railing Post System serves as an extra
precautionary measure, providing temporary railing around excavations that involve
trench shoring and trench shielding equipment.
Certified by a Registered
Professional Engineer to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. handrail standards, the Railing Post
Systems are two-piece, lightweight systems that can be adapted to work with sheetpile,
aluminum and steel trench shields and our Slide Rail Shoring panels.
Railing Post System features:
- Two-piece system: Post and Saddle are pinned together, enabling the posts to be easily removed to provide digging access for excavators.
- Universal saddles: One saddle to fit sheetpile, aluminum trench shields, steel trench shields and slide rail shoring panels
- Lightweight system: Constructed of tube steel. Designed to enable two workers to carry and place assembled systems on site.
- Registered by a Professional Engineer: meets O.S.H.A. handrail standards. Each system has a stamped technical data sheet.
Pro 4 Series – Steel Trench Shields
Industry-leading 4″ Steel Trench Shields | Trench
Boxes
Pro 4 Series
Pro Series Options:
- Foam filling – prevents soil and water buildup
- Extended collars
- Pro-Plus Package – adds life and usability
- Cutouts and replaceable doors
- Stacking pockets
- Custom sizes
Standard features:
- Industry’s first standard 4-point lift system
- Full-length double top rail provides built-in “I” beam strength
- Recessed collar assemblies
- Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
- On knife edge shields: the industry’s strongest knife edge
- On flat bottom shields: full-length double bottom rail provides built-in “I” beam strength bucket damage
Height x Length | Model | Weight** | Pipe Clearance | Shield Capacity* | Depth of Cut* B-Soils | Depth of Cut* C-60 Soils | Depth of Cut* C-80 Soils |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | lbs | in | psf | ft | ft | ft | |
4 x 10 | Pro 4-410 | 2920 | 21 | 3000 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
4 x 12 | Pro 4-412 | 3290 | 21 | 2640 | 58 | 44 | 33 |
4 x 16 | Pro 4-416 | 4100 | 21 | 1440 | 31 | 24 | 19 |
4 x 20 | Pro 4-420 | 4880 | 21 | 960 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
4 x 24 | Pro 4-424 | 5700 | 21 | 660 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
6 x 10 | Pro 4-610 | 3750 | 41 | 3000 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
6 x 12 | Pro 4-612 | 4340 | 41 | 3000 | 67 | 50 | 38 |
6 x 16 | Pro 4-616 | 5440 | 41 | 1500 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
6 x 20 | Pro 4-620 | 6600 | 41 | 1140 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
6 x 24 | Pro 4-624 | 7800 | 41 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
8 x 10 | Pro 4-810 | 4650 | 55 | 2400 | 52 | 40 | 31 |
8 x 12 | Pro 4-812 | 5390 | 55 | 2040 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
8 x 16 | Pro 4-816 | 6800 | 55 | 1500 | 32 | 25 | 20 |
8 x 20 | Pro 4-820 | 8240 | 55 | 1140 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
8 x 24 | Pro 4-824 | 9850 | 55 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
10 x 10 | Pro 4-1010 | 5750 | 70 | 1740 | 37 | 29 | 23 |
10 x 12 | Pro 4-1012 | 6640 | 70 | 1440 | 30 | 24 | 19 |
10 x 16 | Pro 4-1016 | 8320 | 70 | 1140 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
10 x 20 | Pro 4-1020 | 9990 | 70 | 960 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
10 x 24 | Pro 4-1024 | 11820 | 70 | 780 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
*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.
** Weight of shields = two sidewalls, no spreaders.
Job site photos are strictly
intended for general product information only and may not comply with all applicable
safety standards. Always refer to manufacturers’ serialized specific tabulated data,
O.S.H.A. 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for excavations and all applicable safety standards prior
to each use
VersaMATS
Easy to walk on – Safe to Work on – Great to Drive on
Built out of the same 1/2″ thick polyethylene, that makes the AlturnaMATS virtually indestructible, the VersaMATS are literally the most versatile ground protection mats in the industry. The flat, slip-resistant trad permits pedestrians to walk safely on the mats, yet they are as rugged as the AlturnaMATS. The reverse side has teh same diamond plate tread as the AlturnaMATS, providing great traction for vehicles.
Available in black or white, the VersaMATS are safe use as long, temporary walkways.
Ideal for work on:
Golf Courses
Cemeteries
Drilling
Septic Pumping
Events
Traveling on lawn
Size | Weight |
---|---|
ft | lbs |
2 x 8 | 43 |
3 x 8 | 64.5 |
4 x 8 | 86 |
4 x 8 mats are the most common size. Turn-A-Links are included to allow mats to be locked together.
Pipe Plugs and Testing Equipment Plug-IT Products Pipe Plugs and Testing Equipment
Pipe Plugs and Testing Equipment
Inflatable plugs are used for plugging pipelines such as sewer lines to permit pipe maintenance, facilitate toxic waste containment, or remove blockages. Such inflatable plugs include inflatable rubber pillows or cylinders which are inserted into the pipeline and inflated with air so that they will fill the pipeline and function as a plug.
Ideal for use with municipalities, maintenance contractors, underground contractors, and rental companies, Pro-Tec Equipment stocks a wide range of Pipe Plug Equipment.
From Multi-Size pipe plugs ranging from 4″ to 48″ in stock ready to ship out to your job site.
Deflection Gauges\Mandrels
Pipe deflection gauges, also called mandrels,are used to test sewer pipe for out-of-roundness or deflection. The use of these gauges helps ensure that flexible pipe has been properly bedded and backfilled. Pro-Tec Equipment stocks these mandrels in single and multi-size for SDR 35 or SDR 26 pipe thicknesses.
Vacuum and Air Testing Equipment
Vacuum testing identifies infiltration and ex-filtration problems by creating a vacuum in the manhole and then monitoring for vacuum loss. This process is less expensive and much faster than water testing. Bladder style testers seal the inside diameter of the manhole cone. The flat plate style tester is designed to seal the manhole cone top surface. The vacuum generator style converts a standard air compressor into a vacuum source.
Large Diameter Joint Testing
Multi- and single size high pressure joint testersare used for fast, safe tests, which typically determines joint integrity. joint testers are designed to test large-diameter. The joint tester allows users to pre-test before the backfilling operation begins.
Steel Road Plates
Steel Road Plates
Designed with ease of use in mind, Pro-Tec Equipment’s Steel Road Plates include flush mounted pick points to allow for easy, balanced handling with no protrusion above the Steel Road Plates surface. Ideal for contractors, municipalities and utility companies, for use in street crossing, trench covering, temporary access over unstable terrain and avoiding unnecessary back filling.
All of Pro-Tec Equipment’s Steel Road Plates are made from A-36 steel
Features:
- A-36 Steel
- Flush mounted pick plates
- Half-moon cutouts
- Balanced lifting points
- Quick connect tool*
- Pedestrian safe
*available with rental
Trench widths are based on an analysis per the 14th edition of the “standard specification for highway bridges” by A.A.S.H.T.O. An assumed axle loading of 12 tons with a 30% impact factor was used. The axle length is 6 feet; therefore the number of wheels carried by a plate depends on the roadway width.
Plates shall be secured from lateral movement while in use by means of materials such as asphalt-base cold mix.
Width | Length | Thickness | Weight | Parallel “A” | Parallel “B” | Perpendicular “A” | Perpendicular “B” |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ft | ft | in | lbs | in | in | in | in |
4 | 8 | 1 | 1300 | 24 | 12 | 48 | 24 |
5 | 10 | 1 | 2160 | 30 | 15 | 60 | 30 |
8 | 10 | 1 | 3270 | 48 | 24 | 72 | 24 |
8 | 12 | 1 | 4100 | 48 | 24 | 72 | 36 |
8 | 16 | 1 | 5220 | 48 | 24 | 72 | 60 |
8 | 20 | 1 | 6530 | 48 | 24 | 72 | 84 |
10 | 16 | 1 | 6535 | 48 | 36 | 72 | 60 |
Steel Road Plates have not been engineered by Pro-Tec Equipment to be used in a trench shoring or trench shielding application. If used for shoring or shielding, the engineering design is the responsibility of others.