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Steel shoring systems are engineered for heavy-duty excavation work. Designed to handle greater wall loads than aluminium, they are commonly used on deep or wide trenches. They can be installed in weak or unstable ground and stand up to the most challenging site conditions.
Made of high-capacity steel panels and heavy-duty struts, these systems can be installed as a traditional shoring shield or using the dig and push method and provide rigid, durable protection for workers and assets.
Steel shoring boxes are well-suited to infrastructure, drainage and major civil works, where long durations and ground pressure require maximum stability. High clearance steel shoring boxes offer increased clearance under the lowest strut, making them ideal for the installation of large pipes and culverts.
Coates’ steel shoring systems include an extensive range of high-capacity panels and struts, making them a practical choice for demanding excavation work.
Steel shoring is recommended for deep, wide or high-load pit and trench excavations, particularly in infrastructure, stormwater or road projects with heavy plant movement nearby.
Steel shoring systems are lowered into place with an excavator. For deeper trenches, the ‘dig and push’ method is used, excavating slightly deeper after the shoring is placed, then carefully pushing it down as digging continues. Most systems include adjustable struts to suit trench width and ensure safe clearance for workers inside.
Steel offers higher load ratings and better performance in deep or unstable trenches. It is ideal when soil pressure, machinery weight or site regulations demand maximum strength.