Vertical Shores
Vertical Shores are the quickest, simplest and safest way to shore a trench. Designed for use in more stable soils, they can be placed as fast as you excavate, usually by one person. Production cost per foot of trench is dramatically reduced over alternative methods. All Vertical Shores are installed and removed from above-ground, thus avoiding dangerous exposure to unshored trenches.
Standard and heavy-duty vertical rails, available in lengths from 1 to 24 feet, are connected by one or more hydraulic cylinder assemblies. Cylinders are available in a full range of sizes with coordinated extensions. Vertical Shores are typically used in trenches up to 12-feet wide, and may be stacked for varying depths.
Speed Shore Vertical Shores feature lightweight, high-yield aluminum alloy construction for portability and exceptional strength. Cylinder oversleeves protect the piston assembly. Flush-mounted cylinder pads provide for even load distribution, while safety bleed-off ports prevent cylinder over-extension. All Speed Shore hydraulic systems feature gauge-regulated pressure to insure even load allocation to the trench walls.