Shoring Equipment

3 Inch Hydraulic Strut

A Hydraulic Strut is a 3” aluminum hydraulic cylinder mounted on 18” to 24” long heavy-duty waler rails. These are used on waled excavation support systems. 

This hydraulic strut is generally used on waled excavation support systems and directly on piles in pile and plate shoring systems. The Pacific Shoring Hydraulic Strut can be used in any situation where hydraulic force is needed. 

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3 Inch Hydraulic Corner Strut

The Pacific Shoring Hydraulic Strut is a 3” aluminum hydraulic cylinder mounted on 18” to 24” long heavy-duty waler rails.  The assembly also has an optional angle bracket so that the strut can be set on a wale and position the cylinder at the wale web.  Lift brackets are attached to the assembly for the purpose of setting the strut and providing vertical safety support so that the strut cannot fall into the excavation. 

In all situations, a competent person should determine that the strut is properly set and fixed into position

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4 Way Hydraulic Brace System

A 4 Way Hydraulic Brace System is constructed from 3” aluminum cylinders, 6” square HSS sections and a corner bracket. The system is generally for manhole pits, utility pits, and small-bore pits. The system is intended to be completely assembled and lifted into place from outside the excavation. 

The frames can generally be lifted in with backhoes and boom trucks; however, extreme caution should be used to make sure that allowable lift configurations for the equipment are not exceeded. Additionally, larger length, width, and depths may be achieved using a design by an engineer. 

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Aluminum Panel Shields HR/HY

Aluminum Panel Shields are a smooth wall, welded aluminum trench shield. The smooth wall minimizes friction and prevents dirt from accumulating. They come in different sizes with both static and hydraulic pressurized applications available

They can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate different trench end conditions and pipe clearances. These trench shields are typically used for municipalities and utility companies.  They are easily handled with a backhoe or light excavator.

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Aluminum Sheeting Shore

The Patent Pending Pacific Shoring Aluminum Sheeting Shores are constructed with interlocking corrugated sheets that are secured together with corrugated end caps. The assembly is attached to heavy-duty vertical rails and is used in conjunction with 2” hydraulic cylinders. The panel heights vary from 4 ft. to 16 ft. in length, the cylinders can extend from 18” to 88”. Cylinder extensions can be added to obtain lengths to 15ft. Aluminum Sheeting Shores are typically used in linear trench applications in OSHA Type A, Type B, and Type C-60 soils at depths up to 20 ft and trench widths to 8 ft.

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Corrugated Sheeting

Sheeting and shoring helps to provide temporary support in trenches. The Pacific Shoring Corrugated Sheets are lightweight aluminum sheet piles that are intended for the general use of shoring applications. 

The applications for these include:

• End of shoring shield sheeting
• Small brace and sheeting systems similar to timber wale and strut systems
• Lagging applications such as where pipes enter shored excavations
• Sheeting at ends of corrugated shields and end shores.

Corrugated Sheets are available in any length to 25 feet. 

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Corrugated Shield

The Pacific Shoring Corrugated Shield is a lightweight aluminum shoring shield that is intended for use in utility installation and repair applications. These shields are available in hydraulic and static modes. 

They are constructed from corrugated aluminum sheets, heavy-duty waler rails, and 2” aluminum hydraulic cylinder struts with a spring-loaded contraction system. 

Shields are available in:

• 6 ft, 8 ft, and 10 ft heights  
• 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, and 12 ft lengths  
• 3 ft to 10 ft allowable trench widths  
• 2 ft to 5 ft pipe clearance (depending on soil type)

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Corrugated Shield Special

The Pacific Shoring Corrugated Shield is a lightweight aluminum shoring shield that is intended for use in utility installation and repair applications. These shields are available in hydraulic and static modes. 

They are constructed from corrugated aluminum sheets, heavy-duty waler rails, and 2” aluminum hydraulic cylinder struts with a spring-loaded contraction system. 

Shields are available in:

• 6 ft, 8 ft, and 10 ft heights  
• 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, and 12 ft lengths  
• 3 ft to 10 ft allowable trench widths  
• 2 ft to 5 ft pipe clearance (depending on soil type)

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Double 2’s as End Shores

The Pacific Shoring Double 2″ Cylinder Pack Shores are mounted on either 18″ or 24″ long heavy-duty waler rails. Dual packs are offered with ranges from 18″ to 88″. Double 2″ Shores are used when more pressure is needed in a concentrated area of an excavation wall. One example application would be shoring the ends of a trench. When used in trench end shoring, these cylinder packs require 3″ x 3″ x 3/16″ square tube over sleeve constructed with ASTM A500 grade B or equivalent.

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End Shore

The Pacific Shoring End Shore is an aluminum hydraulic shoring system designed specifically for protecting workers at the ends of trench and pit excavations. The end shores must be assembled prior to set inside the trench in combination with linear shoring systems. 

End Shores provides third-sided protection to the trench as the shear wall is just as dangerous as the side walls. These support the end faces and sidewall faces of trenches.

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H-Frame System

The Pacific Shoring H-Frame with Heavy-Duty Waler Rail is a support solution for pipe or duct. It is a hydraulic jack frame that is used in conjunction with steel sheeting such as sheet plates and steel plates. 

The shoring system can be utilized to achieve wide trenches with large trench bottom to strut clearances. Shore Spacing is also increased over typical trench jack and A-Frame shoring systems. The H-Frame Shore can be used vertically or horizontally with sheeting attached or set prior to setting the frame.

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Heavy Duty Hydraulic Waler Rail System

The Heavy Duty Hydraulic Waler Rail System is generally used where it is not practical to use vertical hydraulic shoring. The strength of the waler rail allows greater horizontal spacing of the hydraulic cylinders. 

The maximum vertical spacing of the wale and cylinders is 4 ft the same as with vertical shoring; however, the horizontal spacing can be as much as 10 ft. Waler rails are always used with sheeting. Vertical sheeting such as timber lagging can be driven behind the wales as the excavation proceeds to depth. This method is particularly useful in soft clays or running sand. 

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High Clearance Shore

High Clearance Shores are generally used on big pipe projects where the pipe being laid is greater than 36” in diameter. The Pacific Shoring High Clearance Shore provides clearance from the bottom of the trench.

These shores must be installed and removed from outside the trench. They are built from heavy-duty waler rails and double 2” or 3” cylinders. The horizontal spacing of these stores varies by the strength of the hydraulic cylinders. 

High Clearance Shores come in 8ft, 12ft, 16ft, and 20ft lengths. Allowable trench widths are 4ft to 12ft. Designs beyond these parameters are achievable when using a design by a registered engineer. 

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Light Corrugated Aluminum Shield

The Pacific Shoring Horizontal Corrugated Aluminum Shoring Shield is a lightweight backhoe liftable shield built from vertical heavy or light-duty shoring rails and horizontal corrugated sheeting. Struts for the hydraulic mode are 2” hydraulic with aluminum tube oversleeves. Alternatively, aluminum oversleeves can be pinned for use in the static mode. The vertical rail configuration is set up so that the shield can be used with rolling wheel kits or easily lifted with cables using a backhoe, excavator or boom truck. These shoring shields are designed for light-duty utility work in OSHA Type A, B, and C-60 soil in depths to 16 ft. Shield sizes vary in lengths from 4ft. to 12ft. and heights of 2ft. and 4ft. Allowable trench widths are from 2ft to 10ft without end sheeting, or 2ft to 7ft with sheeting.

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Aluminum Vertical Hydraulic Locking Shores

The Pacific Shoring Aluminum Hydraulic Locking Cylinder was developed to provide a mechanical mechanism that fully locks it in place so that it cannot collapse should the hydraulic pressure be reduced. A hand turn at the screw is all that is necessary. The end blocks are fully compatible with rails used on the PSH aluminum hydraulic shores.

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box – Red

The Pacific Shoring Modular Buildable Box is an aluminum shoring system. It consists of 2.8” by 8” tongue and groove panels, corner posts, and a strut system at the ends. 

This shoring system is generally used in utility work where differing conditions and excavation geometry occur on a daily basis. The system can be easily loaded onto a truck and constructed at the site as the excavation dimensions reveal themselves.

The aluminum buildable boxes may be stacked as long as they are pinned together and it allows depths to 25 feet. 

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box Hand Rail System – Red

The Pacific Shoring Hand Rails are an additional structure that can be added to shoring boxes by use of extended corners. When properly installed, the hand rails extend 42” from the top of the excavation. The top of the box acts as a kick guard. A gate can be used which measures 2ft wide.

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box Cutout – Red

The Pacific Shoring Modular Buildable Box Cutouts – Red is a welded smooth wall assembly with a cutout ranging from 2 to 4 feet in width and height. These panel assemblies fit in place of modular aluminum buildable box panels. Red Buildable box cutouts can be used at one or multiple wall lines.

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box Sheeting Guide – Red

The Pacific Shoring Modular Buildable Box Sheeting Guide is an aluminum sheet pile guide system that fits in place of one of the buildable box panels. This allows a line of sheet piles to be placed up to and over obstructions such as cross trench lines. The guide frame may be used at one or multiple wall lines. The sheeting can be installed by hand and may be skipped or interlocked provided there is no sloughing or raveling through the cracks. There are filler panels that fit in the corners where the sheeting ends. The sheeting guide frame comes in all lengths that modular panels are available in.

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box – Yellow

The Pacific Shoring Modular Buildable Box is an aluminum shoring system. It consists of 2.8” by 8” tongue and groove panels, corner posts, and a strut system at the ends. 

This shoring system is generally used in utility work where differing conditions and excavation geometry occur on a daily basis. The system can be easily loaded onto a truck and constructed at the site as the excavation dimensions reveal themselves.

The aluminum buildable boxes may be stacked as long as they are pinned together and it allows depths to 25 feet. 

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box Hand Rail System – Yellow

The Pacific Shoring Hand Rails are an additional structure that can be added to shoring boxes by use of extended corners. When properly installed, the hand rails extend 42” from the top of the excavation. The top of the box acts as a kick guard. A gate can be used which measures 2ft wide.

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box Cutouts – Yellow

The Pacific Shoring Modular Buildable Box Cutouts – Yellow is a welded smooth wall assembly with a cutout ranging from 2 to 4 feet in width and height. These panel assemblies fit in place of modular aluminum buildable box panels. Yellow Buildable box cutouts can be used at one or multiple wall lines.

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Modular Aluminum Buildable Box Sheeting Guide – Yellow

The Pacific Shoring Modular Buildable Box Sheeting Guide is an aluminum sheet pile guide system that fits in place of one of the buildable box panels. This allows a line of sheet piles to be placed up to and over obstructions such as cross trench lines. The guide frame may be used at one or multiple wall lines. The sheeting can be installed by hand and may be skipped or interlocked provided there is no sloughing or raveling through the cracks. There are filler panels that fit in the corners where the sheeting ends. The sheeting guide frame comes in all lengths that modular panels are available in.

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Vertical Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring

Vertical Aluminum Hydraulic Shores are used to support the sides of a trench and prevent a trench collapse. These lightweight shores can be transported, installed, and removed safely and easily. 

The shores are hinged so they can be folded when lowered into the trench and then opened. After, it is pressurized using a hydraulic hand pump which prevents cave-ins from happening.  The hydraulic fluid is water-soluble, environmentally safe, and biodegradable. 

These are typically used in linear trench applications and are installed outside the excavation. This tool is useful for repair and utility work such as sewer and water lines as well as any other projects that require effective spot bracing. 

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S Panel

The Pacific Shoring Aluminum S Panel Shields are lightweight smooth wall shoring shields. They are easily handled with a backhoe or light excavator. These shields are constructed in 8 ft, 6 ft, 4 ft, and 2 ft configurations. The 8 ft shield allows 4 to 5 ft clearance when the box is set at the bottom of the trench and up to 7 ft clearance when the shield is set 2 ft off the bottom. S Panel shields can be used with pinned struts to an allowable trench width of 12 ft, and hydraulic struts to an allowable trench width of 12 ft. S Panel shields can be end loaded with sheeting to a width of 10 ft. This shoring system is generally used in light utility work, water systems, gas and electrical duct bank installations. The optimum range of depth is 8 ft to 12 ft.

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