WALER UNITS of

TRENCH SUPPORT SYSTEMS

What is waler units Advantages Disadvantages Method of Installation

Allow variable with More expensive compare

Are hydraulic applied adjustment (flexible). to vertical shore. 1. Complete the excavation.
trench system. Ideal uses where Required larger machines 2. Attach the wires to the 4
Made from services and utilities (cranes and backhoe) for lifting eyes on the waler.
aluminium alloy. exist. installation works. 3. Connect the pump hose to
Composed of a Interchangeable A single set of waler rails each cylinder of waler.
horizontal rails with components. does not provide 4. Then, place waler unit
cylindrical shape. Lightweight and adequate protection. horizontally into the
These system are versatile. trench by using machines.
often uses with Can be applied for 5. Next, drop in the
sheeting. (timber and deep cut. Purposes approved sheeting
plywood) Suitable for stable or between waler and
unstable soil condition. Designed to support the trench.
(required sheeting) soil pressure and prevent 6. Pump the system using
Designed to be safe cave-ins in the most hydraulic pump to
installed from above unstable soil condition. desired pressure.
the trench. Also, allow the 7. Then, detach the hose
Easy to installed, high using release tool.
maximum protection to
durability and 8. Care must be taken in
the workers.
portability. consideration.