Aluminum Trench Shields

Aluminum trench shields provide lightweight soil protection. Aluminum trench shields come in a variety of configurations including standard hydraulic and static aluminum shields.

  • Available in 4’, 6’ and 8’ heights with lengths ranging from 6’ to 12’
  • Utilize adjustable static or hydraulic struts to provide necessary widths
  • Optional accessories include end panel kits to provide closed ends, stacking sockets, and leg kits
  • Heavier smooth wall shields with higher clearance are also available

Aluminum Trench Shield Configuration Table

MAXIMUM TRENCH DEPTH
ALUMINUM SHIELD SIZESSTATIC STRUTSHYDRAULIC STRUTS
B-45C-60B-45C-60
6’x6’ 25’25’25’25’
8’x8’25’25’25’25’
8’x10’25’19’25’21’
8’x12’16’12’23’17’
National Trench Safety aluminum trench shield box

Aluminum Quik-Boxes

Aluminum Quik-Boxes are manufactured by Quik-Shor®. and make the perfect box for smaller projects where only a small excavator or rubber-tire backhoe is available. Quik-Boxes are able to safely shore up to 20 feet in depth and easily allow for cross-connections by use of the side doors.

Aluminum Quik-Box Features:

  • Hydraulic struts allow variable width
  • Return springs protected by steel sleeves
  • Lightweight / Can be moved and installed by a rubber-tire backhoe
  • Easily positioned
  • Can be set up for three or four-sided applications
  • Boxes are stackable for greater depth