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Product Highlights
- Multiple profiles available - From GU 7N to GU 23N for tailored trench sheeting requirements.
- Exceptional strength - High flange thickness for optimal structural integrity and soil retention.
- Reusable form factor - Symmetrical design supports multiple deployments and easy re-installation.
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U Piles are heavy-duty steel sheet piles used in trench sheeting and deep excavation support. Their U-profile and interlocking design ensure soil stability and effective load management. Ideal for groundworks, infrastructure and highways, these trench sheets combine durability with efficient installation. HERMEQ offers multiple sizes with top-tier engineering performance for construction needs.
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Hot rolled U Piles from HERMEQ are a highly reliable trench sheeting system used in demanding construction environments. These interlocking steel sheet piles are engineered to retain soil in deep excavations, highways, riverbanks, and other large-scale industrial sites. U Piles deliver optimal strength, usability and load-bearing performance.
The steel sheet pile’s U-shaped geometry offers several advantages, including high structural integrity and reuse potential. Each trench sheet features tight interlocks and is manufactured with precision, making them a dependable choice for contractors needing trench support or earth retention systems.
- Technical versatility – Wide selection of profiles to match site-specific trench sheeting needs.
- Enhanced durability – Superior wave depth and flange thickness improve mechanical resistance.
- Cost-effective – Reusability reduces project overhead and enhances lifecycle performance.
- High performance – Excellent elastic and plastic section modulus values support heavy-duty loads.
- Mill pairing option – Pre-assembled pairings available to speed up installation and accuracy.
Steel trench sheeting must meet high expectations on infrastructure sites. HERMEQ’s hot rolled U Piles address these challenges with a product line engineered for real-world performance. From GU 7N to GU 23N, each model is precision-formed to industry standards, offering the load-handling power required on demanding sites.
Whether applied on highways, deep trenching or temporary retaining walls, these sheet piles deliver performance and reliability. Their reusability and high structural metrics make them cost-efficient, particularly for contractors managing large infrastructure projects with repeat needs.
HERMEQ stocks a wide-range of Trench Sheets, Groundworks, Trench Covers & Road Plates conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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Trench sheeting is critical across civil engineering and construction worksites, and U Piles are a staple for ground stabilisation.
- Deep Excavations – Used in civil groundwork to support deep trenches and prevent cave-ins.
- Flood Defence – Common along riverbanks or coastal projects where soil containment is vital.
- Infrastructure Projects – Highways, railways and urban construction zones all rely on trench sheet systems.
- Temporary Retaining Structures – Ideal for short-term excavation support due to reusable profile.
Mill-Assembled Options For faster on-site installation, U Piles are available pre-assembled in pairs directly from the mill. This reduces setup time and enhances placement accuracy.
Profile Range Available profiles include GU 7N, GU 8N, GU 13N, GU 16N, GU 18N, GU 21N and GU 23N. Each varies in depth, thickness, weight and moment of inertia to suit site conditions.
Steel Grade Manufactured using high-tensile structural steel to ensure long-term performance even in harsh site environments.
Application Flexibility Whether your project requires trench sheets for sale or rental, HERMEQ can accommodate with a wide range of stock and sizes to suit immediate and long-term use cases.
| Profile | B (mm) | H (mm) | T (mm) | S (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | Weight (kg/m2) | Moment of Inertiea (cm4/m) |
Elastic Section Modulus (cm2/m) |
Plastic Setion Modulus (cm3/m) |
| GU 7N | 600 | 310 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 44.1 | 73.5 | 10450 | 675 | 825 |
| GU 8N | 600 | 312 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 48.5 | 80.9 | 12010 | 770 | 935 |
| GU 13N | 600 | 418 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 59.9 | 99.8 | 26590 | 127,750 | 1535 |
| GU 16N | 600 | 430 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 72.6 | 121.0 | 35950 | 1670 | 1988 |
| GU 18N | 600 | 430 | 11.2 | 9.0 | 76.9 | 128.2 | 38650 | 1800 | 2134 |
| GU 21N | 600 | 450 | 11.1 | 9.0 | 81.9 | 136.5 | 46380 | 2060 | 2422 |
| GU 23N | 600 | 450 | 13.1 | 10.0 | 90.4 | 150.7 | 52510 | 2335 | 2735 |
What is trench sheeting used for?
Trench sheeting is used to stabilise soil in deep excavations, preventing collapses and ensuring site safety in construction zones.
How do U Piles differ from other sheet piles?
U Piles are symmetrical, offering high reuse potential and stronger load performance thanks to their wave depth and flange thickness.
Are HERMEQ’s trench sheets available for immediate dispatch?
Yes, many profiles are stocked and ready for fast delivery across the UK construction sector.
Can I order steel sheet pile products in specific lengths or pairings?
Yes, pre-assembled pairings and length variations can be arranged to match project requirements.
