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Groundforce's shoring equipment portfolio includes a full range of Trenching Equipment Systems and Shoring Equiment including: Trench Box Systems, Trench Sheets and Piles, light and heavy duty hydraulic bracing and strutting systems and other related products. Groundforce Shorco is one of Ireland's leading construction industry supplier of Trenching and Shoring equipment systems.
 

Shoring Equipment

Product Range

Mini LadderSafe
Mini LadderSafe

Light duty platform entry system for small trenching applications.
StepSafe
StepSafe

StepSafe is a temporary, self-levelling, site stairway for use on embankments, or suspended from Premier LadderSafe, that provides a safe and controlled point of entry to the work place where conventional ladders or other means are unsuitable or undesirable.
EdgeSafe
EdgeSafe

EdgeSafe is a lightweight mesh barrier system, designed to provide light duty edge protection to trench boxes, sheeted or even timbered excavations for use on both short and long continuous runs.
SledgeSafe
SledgeSafe

Heavy duty mobile barrier unit which utilises EdgeSafe mesh panels.
Maxi LadderSafe
Maxi LadderSafe

Medium duty bespoke solution for trench box systems.
Premier LadderSafe
Premier LadderSafe

Includes all features of Mega LadderSafe except utilises standard pole ladders as a means of access instead of a fixed steel ladder.
Mega LadderSafe
Mega LadderSafe

Heavy duty solution for access/egress into excavations.
SafePlate
SafePlate

SafePlate is a steel reinforced, plastic composite, interlocking road plate developed for quick and easy placement by utility contractors to improve productivity and reduce the environmental and social impact of street works.

TrenchSafe
TrenchSafe

A range of bespoke safety handrails are available for all Groundforce trench box systems.
EndSafe
EndSafe

Allows closure of the open end of a trench to provide support and prevent dislodgement of loose material.
SurroundSafe
SurroundSafe

The Manhole Safety Platform allows the safe placement of concrete surrounds to PCC chambers.
Backhoe Trench Box
Backhoe Trench Box

A lightweight Trench Box that has been developed to meet the needs of the contractor when using smaller 180 degree backhoe rubber tyred excavators.
Backhoe Drag Box
Backhoe Drag Box

The Backhoe Drag Box is a lightweight drag box designed for use with small capacity machines and backhoe excavators. With a weight of less than one tonne, this box is ideal for continuous pipe laying operations in self–supporting ground up to 4m in depth.
Backhoe Manhole Box
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 need to alter the trench width.
Mini, Standard & Mega Multi Trench Box
Mini, Standard & Mega Multi Trench Box

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.
Premier Trench Box
Premier 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.
Manhole Boxes
Manhole Boxes

For rapid construction of manhole chambers and interceptors with each box being assembled and installed quickly and without the need for an operative to enter the unsupported excavation.
Rolling Strut Trench Box
Rolling Strut Trench Box

The Rolling Strut Trench Box differs from a conventional fixed strut position trench box in that the rolling struts enable both plates in the system to move independently of each other during installation and removal.
Super Drag Boxes
Super Drag Boxes

For use in stable, self-supporting soils and designed to be pulled along as excavation progresses.
Quick Access Box
Quick Access Box

A small, light trench box ideal for minor works, emergency situations and general repairs on utility aparatus.
Hi Clear Manhole Box
Hi Clear Manhole Box

Adaptation for the 3.0m to 4.0m Manhole Box range
Multi Trench Box
Multi Trench Box

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

To be used with Groundforce Trench Sheets to improve drivability and reduce end damage.
Modular Aluminium Panel Box (MAP Box)
Modular Aluminium Panel Box (MAP Box)

The MAP box is an aluminium trench box that can be configured to form a two, three or four sided box, in two different heights. This makes it extremely verstile which, combined with its low weight, high strength characteristics makes it ideal for handling and installation in challenging ground or where space is limited.
Smartshore Inflatable Shoring System
Smartshore Inflatable Shoring System

Smartshore is a unique excavation support system that uses inflatable elastomeric cushions and struts to support shallow, short-term excavations similar to those usually assocaited with utility or maintenance work. The lightweight nature of the system makes it supremely portable.
Aluminium Waler System
Aluminium Waler System

Walers are an accepted and popular method for supporting trench runs. When used in combination with standard trench sheets, aluminium walers offer a light, quick and easy solution for pipe laying activities. The width is also adjustable using hydraulic aluminium cylinders.
Aluminium Hydraulic Brace (540 Brace)
Aluminium Hydraulic Brace (540 Brace)

The 540 brace is a lightweight hydraulic brace with a span range from 1.5m to 2.4m and designed for small excavations.
Standard Trench Sheet
Standard Trench Sheet

The standard trench sheet is simple, low weight, durable, steel trench sheet that can be quickly mobilised to support shallow excavations
Vertical Shores
Vertical Shores

Each unit comprises two aluminium rails, expanded against the trench wall by a pair of interconnected hydraulic cylinders, which are available in a range of different sizes.
Steel Waler System
Steel Waler System

A heavy duty steel waler system where stronger support is required
Mechshore Double Acting Series
Mechshore Double Acting Series

For small and medium duty applications requiring large clear working areas
Maxi Brace
Maxi Brace

Mid-range hydraulic bracing, ranging from 2.9m to 12.0m in length
Maxi Brace Modular Extensions
Maxi Brace Modular Extensions

A series of fixed extension units which can be used in conjunction with hydraulic Maxi Brace legs to achieve unlimited sheet to sheet dimensions thus being able to support long, wide trenches in an economic manner with minimal cross strutting.
Mega Brace
Mega Brace

The Mega Brace consists of a series of hydraulically adjustable legs forming a heavy duty bracing system catering for spans of multi-sided excavations.
NEW Super Mega Brace
Super Mega Brace

The Super Mega Brace is the strongest proprietary hydraulic brace in the industry, the brace is ideal for large interceptor tanks, major structures and excavations where uninterrupted clear spans are paramount.
MP60 Mechanical Strut
MP60 Mechanical Strut

The MP60 mechanical strutting system uses a coarse screw thread at one end plus a combination of tubular extensions to configure medium duty props in the range 1.6m to 16.0m.
MP50 Hydraulic Struts
MP50 Hydraulic Struts

All hydraulic struts have a double acting hydraulic ram with an integral lock-off valve for simple, safe installation and removal.
MP150 Hydraulic Struts
MP150 Hydraulic Struts

All hydraulic struts have a double acting hydraulic ram with an integral lock-off valve for simple, safe installation and removal.
MP250 Hydraulic Strut
MP250 Hydraulic Strut

The MP250 is a modular format high load capacity hydraulic strut combining the compressive strength of steel tube with the convenience of hydraulic actuation.
Lifting Chains
Lifting Chains

A full range of lifting chains are available, complete with 'C' hooks in a variety of leg lengths and capacities to suit any application.
Sheet Extractors
Sheet Extractors

The extractors are designed for the safe extraction of trench sheets, extractors are available in both standard and heavy duty sizes.
Pitching Shackles
Pitching Shackles

The Quick/Ground Release Shackles are used for pitching all types of trench sheet and light pile by use of a spring loaded pin mechanism, which inserts through the lifting hole in the sheet.
Manhole Ring Lifter
Manhole Ring Lifter

High capacity, easily adjustable grab for the easy movement of Manhole Rings up to 2500kg.
Road Plates
Road Plates

Steel road crossing plates are available in two sizes, supplied complete with lifting holes for ease of handling.
Pumps
Pumps

Pumps available include, Single Acting Hand Pump, Double Acting Hand Pump and the Motorised Pump.
Tuffsteel Ladders
Tuffsteel Ladders

Steel ladders available in a range of sizes
Adjustable Props
Adjustable Props

Strong and durable props for general application
Trench Struts
Trench Struts

Short, robust struts for small strutting application
Manhole Shutters
Manhole Shutters

Manhole Shutters ranging from 675mm to 3000m. Available in steel or plastic.
Rectangular Units
Rectangular Units

The standard rectangular unit uses model 36 cylinders, and ranges in overall length from 1525mm (5') to 2440mm (8')
Tapered Units
Tapered Units

The standard tapered unit uses one model 22 cylinder, and one model 36 cylinder as shown on the illustration.
Coffin Shaped Units
Coffin Shaped Units

The standard coffin shaped unit uses model 22 cylinders.
Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic Cylinders

Groundforce single acting hydraulic cylinders are manufactured from high strength aluminium alloy.
Installation Kits
Installation Kits

Installation Kits are required when using Hydraulic Cylinders.
End Support Units
End Support Units

Gravshore End Support Units consists of support posts and either aluminium trench sheets or panels.
Artifical Turf
Artifical Turf

Gravshore Artificial Turf improves the appearance of the grave and is available in a variety of different shapes and sizes.
Gravshore Covers
Gravshore Covers

Gravshore covers provide a secure, lockable lid for unattended excavations to ensure maximum safety and security at all times. The Gravshore cover simply attaches to two aluminium rails, which are secured into the ground, or to the upper Gravshore unit.
Gravshore Soil Box
Gravshore Soil Box

The Gravshore Soil Box provides a safe and neat solution for the storage of soil from an excavated grave. Easily assembled by two people it utilises a rigid steel frame, for long life, lined with plywood sheets which are easily and cheaply replaced when worn.
Water Pumps
Water Pumps

When there is potential water ingress into the excavation or grave we can supply motorised water pumps complete with suction hoses.
MP30 Mechanical Strut
MP30 Mechanical Strut

The MP30 mechanical strutting system uses short stroke, push/pull type screw units in conjunction with standard MKII solider components.
MP250 Hydraulic Strut (Super Extensions)
MP250 Hydraulic Strut (Super Extensions)

Using standard 610mm diameter extensions the MP250 can maintain its full capacity of 250 tonnes using its standard extensions up to a maximum span of 16.0m.
Single Acting Manhole Brace
Single Acting Manhole Brace

The Single Acting Manhole Brace range consists of a series of non-modular, (single piece) hydraulically adjustable legs which are connected together to support square or rectangular excavation sizes ranging from 1.15m to 3.0m.

GF Double Acting Manhole Brace
GF Double Acting Manhole Brace

The GF Double Acting Manhole Brace range consists of a series of hydraulically adjustable legs which, when assembled together, form a mid-range bracing system to support square or rectangular excavation sizes from 2.0m to 6.0m in length.

Pipe Lifter
Pipe Lifter

The Pipe Lifter has been designed specifically to lift and install concrete pipes safely, quickly and without manual intervention.
Waler End Bearers
Waler End Bearers

The aluminium Waler End Bearer (WEB) system has been developed to be used exclusively with the Groundforce range of aluminium Waler Rails to provide lightweight support to non-battered ends of trenches.
Plastic Piling Sheets
Plastic Piling Sheets

Plastic piles offer a long lasting, maintenance free solution available in two formats
NEW Shaft LadderSafe
Shaft LadderSafe

The Shaft Laddersafe System provides a safe and controlled method of entry into deep shafts and concrete caissons.
SheetMaster
SheetMaster

A sheet handling and installation attachment developed to undertake the three dig and push operations of pitching, driving and extraction for the Groundforce range of trench sheets.
NEW Pipe Pusher
Pipe Pusher

The Horizontal Pipe Pusher provides a safe working environment when installing pipe lines by reducing the need for manual intervention and time in the trench, therefore reducing the risk of injury.

NEW Hydraulic Nut
Hydraulic Nut

Integral hydraulic nuts acting directly behind the locking screws offer the ability to both pre-load the MP750 strut to a high level on installation.

NEW Senceive Wireless Data Monitoring
Senceive Wireless Data Monitoring

Groundforce have partnered with the world leaders in wireless data monitoring Senceive. This system simplifies real time measurement of static loads and monitors potential movements.   
NEW MP750 Hydraulic Strut
MP750 Hydraulic Strut

The MP750 is the pre-eminent prop in the Groundforce’s fleet of high strength modular struts.
NEW Standard Davit Arm
Standard Davit Arm

Designed for man riding/lowering and retrieval in open excavations or pits, where a cantilever system is required.
NEW Compact Davit Arm
Compact Davit Arm

The Compact Davit Arm is part of the FallSafe range which is designed for man riding/lowering and retrieval in open excavations or pits, where a cantilever system is required.

NEW Portable Manhole Guard Davit Arm
Portable Manhole Guard Davit Arm

The Portable Manhole Guard Davit Arm is par of the FallSafe range which is designed for man riding/lowering and retrieval in open excavations or pits, where a cantilever system is required.

NEW Extended Reach Davit Arm
Extended Reach Davit Arm

The Extended Reach Davit Arm is part of the FallSafe range which is designed for man riding/lowering and retrieval in open excavations or pits, where a cantilever system is required.
NEW Extended Reach Towbar Davit Arm
Extended Reach Towbar Davit Arm

The Extended Reach Towbar Davit Arm is par of the FallSafe range which is designed for man riding/lowering and retrieval in open excavations or pits, where a cantilever system is required.

NEW MP375
MP375

The MP375 is a modular format heavy-duty hydraulically activated strut consisting of a hydraulic ram unit with a 1300mm stroke for fine length adjustment.

Dual Laddersafe
Dual Laddersafe

As an addition to the existing Premier LadderSafe Platform range, the Dual Access Platform is now available which provides access both up and over elevated structures, walls or pile caps. The platform is compatible with both our Tuffsteel Ladders and StepSafe site stairway and is accessible from both sides.