Trench Box Systems

Trench Boxes provide a secure method of safety for your work force in a deep excavation. Our Trench Box range covers from a lightweight Backhoe Trench Box developed for use with 180 degree excavator to the multi trench box, designed to incorporate pinned telescopic, box section struts for ease of adjustment on site.

To find out more information on each product please click on the thumbnails below.

The Mini Trench Box can be used in trenches up to 4.0m deep in conjunction with up to 2 top extension boxes, subject to the maximum panel pressure not being exceeded - The Standard Box can be used in trenches up to 5.2m deep in conjunction with up to 2 top extension units, subject to the maximum panel pressure not being exceeded.

Backhoe Trench Box

A lightweight Trench Box developed for use with 180 degree excavator

Backhoe Manhole Box

Manhole Boxes are similar to trench boxes, however integral end return panels provide additional support making them ideal for installing pre-cast manhole rings trench runs, without the needs to alter the trench width.

Premier and Magnum Trench Box

The Premier Trench Box provides dependable, robust solution to deep pipe laying activities. The strut allows liberal articulation during installation whilst maintaining a strong, safe working environment.

Multi Trench Box

The multi trench box is designed to incorporate pinned telescopic, box section struts for ease of adjustment on site.

Manhole Trench Box

Can be used in trenches up to 5.5m deep in conjunction with up to 2 No. top extension units, subject to the maximum panel pressure not being exceeded.

Super Drag Trench Box

Pinned telescopic struts for simple on site adjustment

Rolling Strut Trench Box

The Rolling Strut Trench Box has been developed to allow greater access for the installation of large diameter pipes, box culverts or long pipes whilst maintaining parallel plates during installation to minimise reinstatement costs.

Rolling Strut Trench Box Extension

This system can support trenches up to 6.6m wide and 6.0m deep which exceeds the range of traditional box systems

Rolling Strut Double Slide Rail

Revolutionary rolling strut slide rail system exclusively available from Groundforce Shorco.

Access Systems

Provides a practical and cost effective method of access/egress to sheet piled cofferdams and a safe and easy alternative to conventional ladders and staging.