The standard Trench Shields are great for domestic plumbing and maintenance work. They are capable of being dismantled within minutes and carried into backyard or restricted access areas. They come equipped with multiple points to attach adjustable spreader bars
The LITE guard mechanical system is superior to hydraulics as there is no need for any water on site, they cannot have a burst hose and are failure proof. Spreader bars come in two sizes, 600 to 900mm & 1000 to 1800mm. There are other sizes on request.
- Machine size required 2.0 to 6.0 tonne
- Can be stacked up to 3 high to 4000mm in depth
- Can be inverted for use in small shafts
- For use in dig and place
- Can fit into a van or pick-up truck
- Takes minutes to assemble

LITE guard Standard Shield Specifications
Panel Type | Panel Length | Panel Height | Safe Working Load (kN/m²) | Panel Thickness | Under Strut Clearance | Internal Clearance Strut to Strut | Unit weight incl. 1000mm struts |
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Unit | 2400mm | 1200mm | 20 to 50 | 56mm | Various | Various | 146kgs |
Unit | 1800mm | 1200mm | 20 to 50 | 56mm | Various | Various | 110kgs |
Unit | 1200mm | 1200mm | 20 to 50 | 56mm | Various | Various | 80kgs |