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Product Highlights
- BS4074:2000 compliant - All trench struts certified for safe and regulated structural use.
- 3-tonne load capacity - Supports heavy trench sheeting configurations across all sizes.
- Captive inners for safety - Integrated threading with no material loss ensures secure trench wall bracing.
SKU TE3039
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HERMEQ adjustable trench struts are a trusted safety solution for stabilising trench sheeting during excavation and groundworks. Engineered for horizontal installation, they press against opposing trench sheets or sheet piles to prevent wall collapse and enhance structural stability on-site.
Constructed from robust steel and finished with air-dried coating, these trench struts are suitable for a wide range of soil conditions and installation depths. All struts conform to BS4074:2000, offering a certified safe working load of 3 tonnes regardless of size or extension. This ensures consistent strength and reliability across varying trench dimensions.
- Horizontal support – Locks against trench sheets to reinforce wall integrity during digging operations.
- Captive inner tubes – Sizes 1–3 feature secure internals that maintain structural performance during extension.
- Sheet pile compatibility – Ideal for use with trench sheets and steel sheet piles in deep excavation scenarios.
- Clawed end plates – Provides extra grip on the trench lining for stable contact and reduced movement.
- Zero material removal – Thread-rolled manufacture retains full structural integrity.
These trench struts are suitable for contractors working across civil engineering, utilities, and large-scale groundwork projects. When used in conjunction with HERMEQ trench sheets, they form a reliable trench sheeting system designed to mitigate cave-in risk and meet all UK safety standards.
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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HERMEQ trench struts are designed to perform in the most demanding trenching environments, offering reliable support across a broad range of applications.
- Manufacture Standard – Built to BS4074:2000 for dependable load-bearing performance.
- Safe Working Load – 3 tonnes across all sizes and extensions, ensuring peace of mind on-site.
- Sizes 1–3 – Supplied with captive inners for simplified adjustment and safety.
Installation Simplicity The struts are easy to position across trench walls, with thread-rolled internals ensuring that extension strength is preserved without cutting or material weakening.
Practical Applications Frequently used in groundworks and utility projects, they stabilise trench sheets against collapse and offer reinforcement across deep or narrow trench systems. Their compatibility with trench sheets and sheet piles makes them suitable for rapid deployment in both urban and rural excavations.
Durability Finished in a single coat air-drying layer, these struts maintain performance in wet and abrasive trenching environments. Combined with their mechanical integrity, they are a long-term asset for any trench sheeting system.
- Standard: BS4074:2000
- Safe Working Load: 3 tonnes
- Finish: One coat air drying
- Captive Inners: Sizes 1, 2, 3
- Manufacture: Thread rolled (no material loss)
What are trench struts used for?
They support trench sheeting and prevent the collapse of trench walls during excavation work by applying pressure horizontally across the trench.
Do these work with all trench sheets and sheet piles?
Yes, they are compatible with standard trench sheets and sheet pile systems used in UK construction.
Are they adjustable?
Yes. The struts feature captive inners and are thread rolled, allowing adjustable extension without compromising strength.
What is the maximum load they can support?
Each trench strut is rated to a safe working load of 3 tonnes, regardless of size or extension length.
