EAW Trench Shield Super Size Trench Shields are aluminium trench shields suitable for larger machines with a lifting capacity of 12 tonne and upwards.
The largest of these shields weighs just 2200kg, giving an excellent strength-to-weight ratio that is unique to the EAW Trench Shield range.
A double-skin contractor's shield, ideal for long-length pipes, bore pits and general excavation work, with an outstanding working load for a shield of this size.
The 3000mm long panel gives a massive 150kPa working load.
We can manufacture panel sizes to suit your individual requirements.
Main Features
Double skin
High working loads (150mm panel thickness)
High clearance rise bars available on request
Option of fixed or telescoping spreader bars (telescoping on request)
| Panel Sizes | Weights | kPa Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 4000mm x 2400mm x 150mm | 590kg | 70kPa |
| 5000mm x 2400mm x 150mm | 710kg | 55kPa |
| 6000mm x 2400mm x 150mm | 830kg | 45kPa |
High Clear Rise Bar
1950mm under strut height (Standard)
Max. 2300mm under strut height (upon special request)
Fixed Struts
1000mm to 4000mm (internal)
1000mm to 3700mm (internal)
Fixed Spreader Bars / Struts
100 x 100 x 9 Steel – 600mm to 3000mm
150 x 100 x 9 Steel – 3500 to 5000mm
| Panel Type | Panel Length mm | Panel Height mm | Safe Working Load (kPa) | Panel Thickness mm | Under Strut Clearance | Internal Clearance Strut to Strut mm | Unit weight Incl. 1000mm Struts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | 4000 | 2400 | 70 | 150 | 1350 | 3700 | 1293kgs |
| Upper | 4000 | 1950 | 70 | 150 | 550 | 3700 | 1188kgs |
| Lower | 5000 | 2400 | 55 | 150 | 1350 | 4700 | 1628kgs |
| Lower | 6000 | 2400 | 45 | 150 | 1350 | 5700 | 1776kgs |
| Upper | 6000 | 2400 | 45 | 150 | 1350 | 5700 | 1907kgs |
EAW Trench Shield Super Size Trench Shields meet Australian standards
AS 4744.1:2025
