Pro-Tec’s Pro Series Shields

The Pro Series™ line of trench shields (trench boxes) from Pro-Tec Equipment incorporates performance and safety features that provide increased job safety and productivity. Pro Series trench shields (trench boxes) are available in 4″, 6″ and 8″ thick sidewalls. Each is designed to meet the depth and machine capacity for the intended project.

Standard features:

• Industry’s first standard 4-point lift system
• Full-length double top rail provides built-in “I” beam strength
• Recessed collar assemblies
• Professional Engineer Certified to meet or exceed O.S.H.A. requirements
• On knife edge shields: the industry’s strongest knife edge
• On flat bottom shields: full-length double bottom rail provides built-in “I” beam strength bucket damage

The Pro-Plus package is available from WI Shoring on all Pro-Series trench shields (trench boxes). The Pro-Plus option features three keys upgrades: double outside end post, ¾” thick collars and ½” x full length push pads. The Pro-Plus option is ideal for rental fleets because it can add usable years to the life of a trench shield.

Pro-Plus Package:

• Double outside end posts: Provide extra protection on the front and back end of the trench shield from excavator bucket damage
• ¾” thick collars: Reduces pin hole deformation and enlargement
• ½” x full length push pads: Attached to the top of the trench shield, the push pad provides an extra layer of protection from excavator bucket damage

GME’s Steel Trench Products

What is a Steel Trench Product?

A Steel Trench Product is a product that is used for worker protection during underground excavation. Commonly referred to as Trench Boxes or Trench Shields, these products do not actively exert forces upon the sidewalls of an excavation, the way a shoring system would. They are passive, engineered systems that are designed to withstand the pressures exerted upon them. These products include: Steel Trench Shields, Height Adapters, Spreader Pipe, Manhole Shields and Overlap Sheet Pile.

Why use Steel Trench Products?

The reasons to use a Steel Trench Product are numerous.

With that said, here are a few:

• Provide workers with a safe working environment.
• Increases production. Enables workers to focus on their jobs, instead of worrying about site conditions.
• Saves Money. The use of a Steel Trench Product can save the cost of site restoration by limiting the amount of backfill needed.
• OSHA Compliant. Properly using a Steel Trench Product can be the difference between getting an OSHA fine or not getting one.
• Saves Time. A Steel Trench Product can reduce the amount of down time on machines and increase crew productivity.

Where to use Steel Trench Products?

Steel Trench Products can be found on a variety of job projects.

These projects include:

• Pipeline
• Jack and Bore
• Cast-in-Place
• Large diameter pipe\vaults
• Sewer\Water repair & installations
• Municipal work
• And many more

WI Shoring adds a full-length top cap, ¼” end cap, heavy duty collars to all GME trench shields.