Buying or leasing a trench box from Iron Lot will help keep you and your workers safe, while increasing productivity and profitability. Our trench boxes are PE certified and OSHA compliant. They are designed for a contractor by the contractor. Over 20 years ago Robert Kundel Sr. began manufacturing trench shield systems for his own use and offering them for sale to other construction companies. With years of experience in the field, Kundel has designed a trench shield with the contractors needs in mind. Kundel trench boxes are simply the better built box.
Purchasing An Aluminum Trench Box
Aluminum Trench Shield Systems Offer A Lightweight Solution
An Aluminum trench shield provides protection to workers while working underground in a trench or an excavation. They are typically used by utility crews and plumbers for spot repairs and taps. They are constructed as either solid aluminum panels, or as stackable modular units. Models include the V-Panel, ShoreLite, ShoreLite Lite, and TuffGuy, The standard sizes range from 2′ tall to 12′ tall. They typically come in lengths ranging from 4’ up to 12′ long.
The Versatility of Aluminum Shields
The stackable aluminum trench boxes like the ShoreLite and the ShoreLite Lite offer the most versatility. The ShoreLite consist of 2’ tall stackable aluminum panels, while the ShoreLite Lite consist of 3’ tall stackable aluminum panels. Thus a complete system can be built in either 2’ or 3’ tall sections depending on the model being used. Additionally, due to these boxes being lighter weight than steel they only require a small rubber tire backhoe or mini-excavator. Some are even are even small enough to be assembled and moved by hand. The modular aspect of some of these boxes allows them to be transported in the bed of a pickup truck.
Common sizes include: 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, 4x10, 6x4, 6x6, 6x8, 6x10, 8x4, 8x6, 8x8, 8x10, 3x5, 3x6, 3x7, 6x5, 6x7, 9x5, 9x6, and 9x7
Options for Spreader Sets
Spreaders sets are available in fixed widths or with adjusters ranging from 18" to 120". While the boxes are constructed out of aluminum, these spreaders are solid steel pipe.
Common sizes of spreaders: 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 54", 60"
Common spreader adjuster combinations: 24 inches to 42 inches, 30 inches to 54 inches, 36 inches to 64 inches, and 48 inches to 72 inches
Hydraulic Aluminum Trench Shoring as an Alternative
As an alternative, Trenshore hydraulic aluminum shoring can be a good option. This system uses hydraulic jacks and finn-form boards to support the walls of the excavation.
Purchasing A Steel Trench Box
A Steel Trench Shield System Offers Durability and Dependability
Just two of the unique features of the Kundel trench shield include internal shelving, and rounded spreader sockets. The shelving allow workers to store tools and pipe dope while working in the trench. The rounded spreader sockets allow for racking (corners of the box move independently) as you are pounding the box into the trench or are removing the box from a tight trench. These two features alone have the capacity to greatly impact productivity. Our goal is to help make your job site safer and more profitable. Let us help you find the right trench box for your trench shoring needs. With several hundred options, we have you covered for any job. We will match you with the right trench box for your excavator and project.
Options To Consider When Purchasing a Steel Trench Box
Iron Lot’s trench boxes are available in multiple sizes for a variety of applications.
Small: up to 12 feet long
Kundel Basic 3 (Lightweight)
The Basic Series is perfect for small spot repairs, taps, and light utility work. Sizes range from 4×4 to 7.5×12. The Kundel Basic 3 is designed to be lightweight and light on the budget. It is designed primarily for spot repair, taps and minor mainline work. They are ideal for small excavators as well as rubber tired backhoes. It is a quality built product created to provide reliability in the field.
Medium: up to 14 feet long Utility Box
Titan Utility (Lightweight Multi-Purpose Trench Shield)
The Titan Utility Series is ideal for larger utility jobs. Sizes range from 6 feet long to 14 feet long. These are built tough with the best design features you will find in the industry. The Kundel Titan Utility is used is a variety of applications including manholes, spot repairs, and mainline work. They range is size from 4 feet tall to 10 feet tall and come in lengths from 6 feet to 14 feet long.
Large: up to 30 feet long Pipe Laying Box
The Titan Series is great for larger jobs to include mainline work. Sizes range from 16 feet long to 30 feet long.
Option #1. Titan Lite (Lighter-Weight)
The Titan Lite series are built to be both durable and lightweight. They are ideal for mainline work while using a smaller or lighter excavator. The Titian Lite range in height from 4 feet tall to 10 feet tall. Lengths range from 16 feet to 30 feet long.
Option #2. Titan Plus
Strong and durable, the Titan Plus is ideal for laying pipe. The Side wall thickness for this series starts at just 3 1/2 inches and includes 5 inch, 6 3/4 inch, 8 1/2 inch and 9 1/2 inch thick side walls. These come in 4′, 5′, 6′, 8′, and 10′ tall heights. The length ranges from 16′ to 30′.
Option #3. Titan Brute (Heavy Duty)
The name says it all, these are stout. The Titan Brute is constructed of steel and solid-welded. The design of the Titan Brute was made for heavy-duty trench safety work. These have thick, reinforced steel for amazing toughness in the trench. They were engineered for durability and deep depths. The Titan Brute is crafted with high taper reinforced knife edges, which increase the pipe area by allowing a tighter trench.
Other Products
Bedding Boxes
Bedding boxes keep rock clean and organized on the jobsite. They are filled with rock and dragged down the trench line, as the bedding material is placed that the bottom of the ditch.
Manhole Boxes
Manhole boxes are similar to a standard trench box except they have a cutout in the sides. Additionally, the panel of the shield wraps around the side, offering greater protection and strength.
Trench Plates
Bedding Boxes
Bedding boxes keep rock clean and organized on the jobsite. They are filled with rock and dragged down the trench line, as the bedding material is placed that the bottom of the ditch.
Iron Lot Offers Affordable Prices and Financing
The investment required to protect your-self and your workers is far less than the cost of an injury or death resulting from a trench collapse. We strive to keep or prices affordable and also offer financing to make your investment in safety much easier. You will find we offer a wide selection of both aluminum and steel trench boxes for sale at affordable prices.
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