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Hire – Trench Shield Upper Extension – Knife Edge

Product Description

Need clean trench depth with faster ground entry? The Trench Shield Upper Extension – With Knife Edge adds vertical protection to your setup while reducing friction during placement. Its tapered base helps guide the panel through reactive soils, clay, or tight clearances—saving time and strain on-site.

Choose between Heavy Duty Steel or Lightweight Alloy to suit your job requirements. Fully stackable, compliant to 60kPa, and QR-tagged for simplified hire management.

Available Options

This product is available in multiple configurations. Choose from:

  • Material: Heavy Duty Steel or Lightweight Alloy (Select from the dropdown)
  • Height × Length (mm): Multiple fixed panel combinations available (Select from the dropdown)
  • Width (mm) – Fixed Strut: Selectable trench widths from outer panel face to outer panel face (Select from the dropdown)

Key Features

  • Knife Edge Profile: Tapered for smoother entry in dense or reactive soils
  • Stackable System: Adds height to ASC Lower Base trench shields
  • Certified to 60kPa: Compliant with Australian trench safety standards
  • QR Tracked: Every panel asset-tagged for compliance and logistics
  • Material Options: Available in steel or alloy for hire flexibility

Common Applications

  • Deep trenching on reactive clay or compact ground
  • Utility excavation with fast stacking requirements
  • Trenches needing low ground disturbance during install
  • Sites where panel alignment speed is critical

Pair With

Combine with our Trench Shield Lower Base – (Hire) to complete your modular trench shield setup.

🔍 View: Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Excavation work