Aluminum Trench Boxes - Build a Box & XLAP

Build a Box

A modular aluminum trench box / shield system that is hand assembled and pick-up truck transportable.

Build-A-Box can be used in a variety of ways:

• Repair Work
• Taps
• Laterals
• Limited Access Areas Using a Backhoe
• Manhole Installation

Standard Features:

• Various Panel Sizes Available
• Hand Assembled
• Lightweight; pick-up Truck Transportable
• Exclusive Corner End Post
• Heavy Duty Adjustable Strut
• Foam Filled
• Tongue and Groove Design
• Fast and Easy Hand Assembly
• Lightweight 2 ft. High Modular Sections to 12 ft. Long to Suit Your Needs

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XLAP

XLAP series aluminum panel trench shields are designed specifically for municipalities, utilities, and contractors who use rubber-tired backhoe/loaders and small excavators for trenching.

Standard Features:

• Telescoping spreader sets in a wide variety of sizes.
• Stackable with Build-A-Box.
• Flat bottom or extruded aluminum knife edge on panels.
• Narrow sidewalls.
• Ultra-light double wall aluminum.
• Greatest strength to weight ratio in the industry.
• 3 in. sidewalls are smooth to prevent dirt build-up and reduce friction.
• Foam-filled wall construction prevents dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Pulling and Lifting Lugs.
• Professional Engineer design and depth certification.

Options:

• T-connections cut-outs.
• End panels for three and four-sided shields.
• Corner connector brackets.
• Adapters to allow use of standard XLS pipe spreaders.
• Adjustable spreaders.
• Custom spreader location.
• Steel or aluminum knife edge.
• Adjustable legs.
• Wheel kit.

(XLAP can also be combined/stacked with Build a Box.)

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