Hire – Trench Shield Lower Base
Product Description
Need reliable trench wall support on short notice? The Trench Shield Lower Base delivers compliant, hire-ready protection for shallow to mid-depth trenching. Available in your choice of Lightweight Alloy or Heavy-Duty Steel, this modular base panel is easy to handle, stackable with matching extensions, and certified to 60kPa for safe, supported excavations.
Whether you’re laying pipes, working roadside, or completing reactive repairs, this is the go-to base unit for efficient trench shielding on any job.
Available Options
This product is available in multiple size and material variants. Choose from:
- Height × Length (mm): Fixed-size panels (Select from the dropdown)
- Width (mm) – Fixed Strut: Selectable trench widths from outer panel face to outer panel face (Select from the dropdown)
- Material: Choose between Lightweight Alloy or Heavy-Duty Steel (Select from the dropdown)
Key Features
- Material Flexibility: Choose lightweight alloy for easier handling or steel for high-load trench environments
- Certified Safety: Rated to 60kPa and compliant with Australian trench shoring standards
- Modular Design: Stackable with ASC Upper Extension panels for increased depth
- Hire-Ready: Fast turnaround with QR tracking for compliance and asset management
- Versatile Application: Ideal for reactive jobs, planned trenching, or short-term hire
Specifications
- Material: Aluminium Alloy or Steel
- Max Panel Pressure: 60kPa
- System: Base trench shield panel – compatible with ASC Upper Extensions
Common Applications
- Utility installations (gas, water, NBN)
- Pipelaying, conduit runs, and trench crossings
- Short-term plumbing, drainage, or repair work
- Trenching in restricted or urban-access areas
Need to Go Deeper?
Combine with our Trench Shield Upper Extension – (Hire) to build a complete, modular system.
🔍 View: Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Excavation work