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CREATING SAFEWORKING ENVIRONMENTS

Redevelopment of MGF’s depot in Astley, Manchester after 35 years of trading.

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BOX SYSTEMS 7DRAG BOX 8TRENCH BOX 9MANHOLE BOX 10HIGH CLEARANCE TRENCH BOX 11KING POST AND PANELS 12

WALERS AND STRUTS 13WALERS AND STRUTS 14WALER END PROTECTION STRUTS 15

HYDRAULIC BRACING 17MANHOLE BRACE 18203 UC BRACE 19254 UC BRACE 20305 UC BRACE 21406 UC BRACE 22T700 BRACE 23

BRACING STRUTS 25200 SERIES STRUT 26300 SERIES STRUT 27400 SERIES STRUT 28600 SERIES STRUT 291000 SERIES STRUT 30

TRENCH SHEETS, SHEET PILES AND ANCILLARIES 31

TRENCH SHEETS 32SHEET PILES 33WALER AND TIE BACK SYSTEMS 34PILING FRAMES AND TRESTLES 35ANCILLARIES: - QUICK RELEASE PITCHING SHACKLES 36- DRIVING CAPS 36- EXTRACTORS 37- DRIVESAFE 37- PILING HAMMER (EMV) 38

SHORING SAFETY PRODUCTS 39

EDGESAFE 40ENDSAFE 41LADDERSAFE 42STAIRSAFE 43DAVITSAFE (A) 44CROSSINGSAFE AND WALKSAFE 45

SHORING ANCILLARIES 47 RESTRAINING CHAINS 48LIFTING CHAINS 49EXTRACTION CHAINS 50ROAD PLATES 50

GRiPSHORE ® 51GRP TRENCH BOX 52GRP MINI TRENCH BOX 52GRP MODULAR BOX 53GRP SHEETS AND WALERS 54GRP VERTISHORE 55ALUMINIUM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER EXTENSIONS 56GRP LADDERS 56EDGESAFE-GRP 57EDGESAFE-MESH 57

LIGHTWEIGHT UTILITY SHORING 59

ALUMINIUM VERTISHORE 60ALUMINIUM WALERS 61ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOX 62ALUMINIUM UTILITY MANHOLE BRACE 63TRENCH STRUTS 64TELESCOPIC / ACROW PROPS 64

CONCRETE PIPE AND CULVERT EQUIPMENT 65

PIPE LIFTER 66CULVERT PULLER 67MANHOLE RING LIFTER 68MANHOLE RING SAFETY PLATFORM 68MANHOLE SHUTTERS 69

DEPOT LOCATIONS 71

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MGF provide specialist excavation safety solutions to the construction industry.

Our aim is to assist our customers in creating safe working environments for their employees.We offer a wide range of shoring products including trench boxes, trench sheets, hydraulic bracing and struts as well as accompanying safety products to ensure safe access and egress to excavations. In support of the hire and sale of shoring equipment, we provide a temporary works design service carried by our team of highly qualified engineers to ensure risk managed, value driven solutions for our customers.

CREATING SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

We offer international exports of all of our products

OUR VALUESOur core values are engrained within our culture and give MGF its unique identity.• Commitment to deliver exceptional customer service and support • Innovation in products, processes, service and support • Sustainability by adopting a responsible approach to business

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OUR SERVICE Our mission is to be the most trusted supplier of excavation safety solutions and with this comes an exceptional customer service experience.

We provide national coverage through our network of 11 depots and our in-house transport fleet of over 60 vehicles gives us the flexibility to meet our customers needs. The hire and sale of our products is fully supported by our team of qualified engineers, experienced technical sales representatives, hire desk and operational staff. Our depots provide the focal point for service delivery.

We can assist with all aspects of your requirements including:• Site visits to provide advice and guidance• Assistance in the production of a design brief • Temporary Works Design solutions balancing practicability and safety• Safe Systems of Work guidance for the installation of our products• Provision of equipment demonstrations and training sessions• Efficient delivery and collection of our equipment

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICESOur Engineering Team provides a comprehensive temporary works design service in support of the hire and sale of our products. In addition, we offer a bespoke design service to assist clients with technical tender submissions for major projects; including basement propping and other large scale excavations.

The team, based at our Engineering Centre in Astley, comprises of over 30 qualified civil, structural and mechanical engineers who produce over 4500 temporary works designs per year. MGF have achieved Level 2 Supply Chain BIM Compliance and we are constantly striving to enhance our digital capability further through our in-house development team.

Download a copyof our technicalfile at mgf.ltd.ukfor in-depth engineering details on all of our products.

MGF’s online CAD centre provides downloadable 2D and 3D CAD blocks as well as BIM Compliant Revit families (Revit, Sketch-Up, Auto CAD).

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TRANSPORTWe operate our own transport fleet yielding logistical control of our operations and flexibility to respond rapidly to meet customer delivery requirements. Our drivers are CPC qualified, receive NPORS accredited Slinger/Signaller training and product awareness training, which is particularly important on collection of equipment as they are able to take a proactive approach to loss management.

We have FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) Bronze level accreditation for our entire fleet and are working towards Silver and Gold. We are also nearing full compliance with the CLOCS standard (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety).

SAFETY IS OUR PHILOSOPHY MGF place health and safety at the forefront of everything we do and are committed to the promotion of best practice in the industry, meaning that we are best placed to assist you to create safe working environments for your employees on site making it easy to adopt best practice in excavation safety.

Our awards, accreditations and memberships demonstrate our commitment to innovation in our products and services as well as our comprehensive approach to ensuring the health and safety of our customers, employees and the communities in which we operate.

MANUFACTURING We design and manufacture our core range of shoring products in-house to BS EN 1090 Execution Class 2 & BS EN ISO 3834-3. Our in-house capability provides in depth product knowledge, flexibility to meet demand and the ability to undertake bespoke manufacture to meet customer requirements.

Our award winning Safe Systems of Work guides and digitally animated step-by-step guides have been specifically created to assist clients with the installation of shoring equipment and ancillaries.

Visit mgf.ltd.uk/videos

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1.2m x 1.2m x 18mm 183

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Plain Steel

Anti-skid

MGF provide steel road plates with four handling points in either plain steel or with anti-skid surfacing, available in 2.4m x 1.2m and 1.2m x 1.2m panels. Road plates are designed to cover trenches in carriageways.

Steel road plates are extremely heavy, a lifting plan must be in place prior to commencing works. It is the customers’ responsibility to ensure that no one carrying out the works puts themselves in danger throughout the process.

At no point should the road plate be transportedusing the bucket and blade of the excavator.

Prior to commencing any work it is recommended to read “Traffic Advisory Leaflet 6/14: Using Road Plates at Road Works” Published by the Department for Transport.

The location must be assessed for suitability prior to installation.If road plates are used to bridge over a shored trench, the additional loads induced by the trafficmust be taken into account in the shoring design.

If chocks are not available, then the plates must be individually prised apart to gain access to the lifting eyes.

Ideally timber chocks should be placed in between road plates when offloading from the vehicle to the ground.

A jimmy bar should be inserted under the top plate to prise the plate up, a timber chock shouldthen be carefully inserted so a lifting chain can be attached to the lifting point.

Great care should be taken during this operation to ensure that hands or fingers do not get trapped between the plates.

It is recommended that 2 people perform this operation.

Once each chain hook is connected to the 4-corner lifting points the road plate can be carefully moved to where it is to be installed.

Place road plate on timber chocks. Ensure the plates are supported by at least 500mm of earth and sufficient bedding material on each side.

The lifting chains can now be removed from one sides lifting points.

Ensure trip hazards have been removed. A jimmy bar should now be inserted between the plate and the ground to take the weight of the plate while the timber chock is removed.

Ensure this is done safely. The plate can then be carefully lowered, and this action can be repeated on the other side of the road plate.

If the plates are recessed, then ensure that any gaps between the road plate and the ground are suitably backfilled.

If the plates are raised, then the customer is to ensure a suitable means of transition is implemented if required.

The customer is to ensure that the plates are suitably anchored down to suit underlying ground type. Each time a panel is replaced it may be necessary to replace the bedding material.

Ensure that traffic only passes over the plates in one direction at any given time and be sure that only a single vehicle has contact with any plate at once.

To remove the panels firstly remove all ground anchors.

Using a jimmy bar prise one end of the road plate up and insert a timber chock underneath, repeat this with the other side.(SEE I)

Once both lifting points are accessible attach a 4 leg chain and lift the road plate and place ontimber chock, either in a suitable storage area or directly onto a vehicle bed.

See MGF channel for installation guidance:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MGFLtd

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All of our core shoring products are manufactured in Britain

and we are proud to fly the flag for British manufacturing.

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BOX SYSTEMS

DRAG BOXTRENCH BOX

MANHOLE BOX HIGH CLEARANCE TRENCH BOX

KING POST AND PANELS

MGF have an extensive range of box systems that have been continuously developed to deliver maximum production and optimum safety. These cost-effective solutions benefit from many features including pinned connections for ease of assembly, telescopic struts for varying trench widths and a 4-point lifting system for ease of handling.

Box systems are compatible with many MGF excavation safety systems including Endsafe panels, Edgesafe, Laddersafe, Davitsafe and extracting chains.

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DRAG BOXA simple to assemble, two-sided mechanical shield system designed for use in trenches up to 5.0m deep and 3.2m wide. This two-sided trench application is ideal when installing utility pipes in non-urban environments where the ground is self-supporting and ground movement is non-critical.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Designed to be installed by an excavator

using the excavate and drag technique• Front cutting edge to ease forward

movement, along pre-excavated trenches• High clearance rear strut to

accommodate laid service• ‘Hog-back’ struts available for increased

clearance

Increased depth and width achieved using top panels and strut adaptors - for details contact MGF. Box weight is for minimum strut lengths.

DescriptionLength

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4.701 3.2 x 1.5 3220 x 1460 0.6 – 3.0 60 1004 2.6 0.8

4.702 4.0 x 2.0 4000 x 2060 0.6 – 3.0 60 2028 3.0 1.2

4.703 5.0 x 1.8 5100 x 1824 0.6 – 3.0 100 2612 4.2 1.1

4.704 5.0 x 2.4 5100 x 2424 0.6 – 3.0 100 3186 4.2 1.4

4.705 5.0 x 3.2 5100 x 3260 0.6 – 3.0 100 4720 4.2 2.3

4.706 7.5 x 2.0 7500 x 2048 0.6 – 3.0 100 5120 6.6 1.5

4.707 7.5 x 2.4 7500 x 2460 0.6 – 3.0 100 5920 6.6 1.5

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For moreinformation onShoring Safety Products see pages 39 - 45


TRENCH BOXA two-sided mechanical excavation support system, ideal for the installation of utility pipes and services when ground movement is non-critical. This simple and easy to assemble system has adjustable struts that allow quick width adjustments in trenches up to 7.2m deep and 3.9m wide.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Designed to be installed by an excavator using

either the dig and push or excavate and lower in place technique

• Bottom cutting edge for ease of installation• Top panels available to increase excavation depth• Compatible with endsafe panels

Max depth achievable using a box and 2 tops. Box weight is for minimum strut lengths. Greater widths possible using strut adaptors - for details contact MGF.

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4.120 MiniBase

3000 x 2010 4190 0.6 – 3.6 60 1270 2.7 0.90

4.125 LightweightMini Base

3000 x 2010 4190 0.6 – 3.6 60 970 2.7 0.90

4.140 MiniTop

3000 x 1100 - 0.6 – 3.6 60 690 2.7 N/A

4.160 StandardBase

3530 x 2462 5710 0.6 – 3.6 100 2040 3.2 1.2

4.180 StandardTop

3530 x 1624 - 0.6 – 3.6 100 1420 3.2 N/A

4.190 TitanBase

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MANHOLE BOXA four-sided mechanical excavation support system ideal for installing pre-cast concrete manholes and small chambers or tanks where ground movement is non-critical. Can be used to form part of a continuous trench system in excavations up to 5.8m deep and 4.4m wide.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Designed to be installed by an

excavator using either the dig and push or excavate and lower in place technique

• Bottom cutting edge for ease of installation

• Top panels available to increase excavation depth

Max depth achievable using a base and 2 tops. Box weight is for minimum strut lengths.Greater widths available - for details contact MGF.

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4.203 LightweightMicro Base

2000 x 1780 4.0 1.9 60 908 1.8 0.8 0.6

4.201 Micro Base 2000 x 1780 4.0 1.9 60 1122 1.8 0.8 0.6

4.202 Micro Top 2000 x 1100 N/A 1.9 60 741 1.8 N/A 0.6

4.210 Mini Base 2500 x 2020 4.2 2.4 60 1540 2.3 0.9 0.7

4.220 Mini Top 2500 x 1100 N/A 2.4 60 938 2.3 N/A 0.7

4.230 Midi Base 3000 x 2020 4.2 2.9 60 1692 2.8 0.9 0.7

4.240 Midi Top 3000 x 1100 N/A 2.9 60 1018 2.8 N/A 0.7

4.250 Standard Base 3500 x 2562 5.8 3.3 100 2762 3.3 1.3 0.9

4.260 Standard Top 3500 x 1624 N/A 3.3 100 1996 3.3 N/A 0.9

4.270 Titan Base 4400 x 2562 5.8 4.1 100 3824 4.2 1.3 1.3

4.280 Titan Top 4400 x 1624 N/A 4.1 100 2964 4.2 N/A 1.3

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HIGH CLEARANCETRENCH BOX A two-sided mechanical excavation support system ideal for installing large diameter pipes and tanks in trench widths of up to 5.4m wide and 5.0m deep.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Designed to be installed by a minimum 40t excavator using either dig and push or lower in

place techniques• Generally suitable for pipe min. lengths of up to 6.0m and a pipe outside diameter (OD) of

up to 3.0m

Trench widths of up to 12m can be achieved - for details contact MGF.

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4.199 7.0 x 3.0Base

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4.1995 7.0 x 2.0Top

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KING POST AND PANELSAn ideal solution for single-sided retaining walls or basement type excavations where it is not feasible to drive sheet piles or where a clear working area is essential to allow construction of the works.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Retained heights of up to 4.0m• Compatible with MGF Endsafe

and trench box panels giving standard panel widths from 1.8m to 4.0m

• Consists of steel column posts with steel in-fill panels


WALERS AND STRUTS

WALERS AND STRUTSWALER END

PROTECTION STRUTS

MGF hydraulic walers and struts are a simple to assemble hydraulic bracing system, designed to be used with steel trench sheets to horizontally brace trenches for the safe installation of utilities. This two-sided system can be extended when combined with MGF waler end protection struts to create a four-sided system.

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WALERS AND STRUTS

A simple to assemble two-sided, hydraulic bracing system designed for use with steel trench sheets to horizontally brace small trenches for the safe installation of utilities. The complete system can support trench widths of 0.6m to 6.0m and is normally installed using an excavator.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • A range of waler lengths available to suit the application • Waler struts are connected to the waler via a pin and retaining clip, or connected via clamps

We also provide aluminium vertishore, a lightweight hydraulic system used to brace small trenches vertically.Aluminium walers can brace small trenches horizontally.

DescriptionWalerWeight Length Width

Max LengthBetween

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1.120 Medium Duty 70 2000 83 1420 565 - 3800

1.125 Medium Duty 88 2500 83 1920 565 - 3800

1.130 Medium Duty 97 3000 83 2420 565 - 3800

1.135 Medium Duty 112 3500 93 2920 565 - 3800

1.240 Medium Duty 129 4000 93 3420 565 - 3800

1.250 Medium Duty 180 5000 116 4370 565 - 3800

1.330 Heavy Duty 100 3000 108 2420 565 - 3800

1.340 Heavy Duty 133 4000 108 3420 565 - 3800

1.350 Heavy Duty 166 5000 108 4420 565 - 3800

1.0050 152UC 205 5000 162 4540 950 - 6000

1.0060 152UC 385 6000 186 5540 975 - 6000

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1.455 550 (A) 550 900 13

1.480 800 (C) 800 1400 18

1.525 Extension 1 250 N/A 5

1.550 Extension 2 500 N/A 10

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STRUTS

A simple telescopic strut system for use in conjunction with waler rails and trench sheets, to safely support vertical soil faces at the open ends of trench excavations when it is not possible to safely batter back the ends of the trench to ground level.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Robust steel struts with pinned connections to waler rails for ease of assembly• Telescopic strut allows for varying trench widths within the specified limits• During assembly, inner and outer of strut are connected by a pin and clip arrangement to

ensure safe handling. Once in position, pin can be removed provided a minimum of 100mm overlap is maintained

• Compatible with hydraulic walers and steel trench sheets

WALER ENDPROTECTION STRUTS

Description

Length Inner + 500 Outer

WeightMin Max

(mm) (mm) (kg)

1.700 550 Endsafe Outer Strut - - 7

1.701 634 Endsafe Inner Strut 634 1012 8





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EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE MGF have developed a solid reputation and are recognised as market leaders in the design, manufacture and provision of modular and bespoke excavation support systems. We have been exporting products and services internationally for over 25 years from trench sheets and trench boxes through to hydraulic bracings and struts; establishing ourselves as trusted exporters.

CONTACT OUR EXPORTS TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION:

[email protected] 0808 1499 484


HYDRAULIC BRACING

MANHOLE BRACE203 UC BRACE254 UC BRACE305 UC BRACE406 UC BRACE

T700 BRACE

MGF’s range of highly versatile, hydraulic bracing systems provide suitable support systems for a range of excavations allowing for the safe installation of manholes, pits and tanks in both small and large cofferdams.

Designed for use with steel trench sheets or sheet piles and when combined with MGF bracing struts these systems can support an excavation of any length.

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MANHOLE BRACEThis simple to assemble, four-sided hydraulic frame system has been designed to brace small cofferdams and ensure the safe construction of manholes, pipe installations and tanks as well as carrying out repairs to highways and footpaths.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Available in a range of sizes from 1.4m to 6.0m • Installed using an excavator • Quick and easy to assemble on site• Hydraulic cylinder incorporated in each brace

leg for adjustment of frame size• Individual legs are interchangeable and can be

used in different combinations

ProductDescription

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SA 7.201 Manhole Brace - (A) Leg 1730 2617 120 B, BC, CD, D

SA 7.202 Manhole Brace - (B) Leg 2192 3703 172 A, BC, CD, D

DA 7.200 Manhole Brace - (AB-) Leg 1375 2005 146 BC, CD, D

DA 7.207 Manhole Brace (AB) Leg 1943 3143 200 BC, CD, D

SA 7.2045DA 7.204

Manhole Brace (BC) Leg 2973 4173 312 All

SA 7.2055DA 7.205

Manhole Brace (CD) Leg 3573 4773 341 All

SA 2065DA 7.206

Manhole Brace (D) Leg 4863 6063 500 All

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VIEW OURMANHOLE BRACE SAFE INSTALLATION GUIDE


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203 UC BRACEThis medium duty hydraulic bracing system is both simple to assemble and highly versatile. Designed to brace small to medium sized cofferdams as well as larger trenches, this system allows for the safe installation of underground structures, drive/thrust pits or services.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Double acting hydraulic power pack combines with a range of fixed length extensions

to form the leg brace• Larger sizes possible when combined with MGF 200 and 300 series cross struts

Sheet to SheetDimensions

Assembled Leg Range

WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

2.5 2147 3147 352

3.5 3147 4147 474

4.5 4147 5147 560

5.5 5147 6147 646

6.5 6147 7147 732

7.5 7147 8147 854

8.5 8147 9147 940

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254 UC BRACEThis medium to heavy duty hydraulic bracing system is both simple to assemble and highly versatile. Designed to brace medium to large cofferdams and trenches, allowing safe installation of large underground structures, deeper drive/thrust pits or basements.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Double acting hydraulic power pack combines with a range of fixed length extensions

to form the leg brace• Larger sizes possible when combined with MGF 200 and 300 series bracing struts


Assembled Leg Range

WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

3 2569 3573 508

4 3569 4573 684

5 4569 5573 798

6 5569 6573 911

7 6569 7573 1018

8 7569 8573 1125

9 8569 9573 1239

10 9569 10573 1346

11 10569 11573 1459

12 11569 12573 1642

13 12569 13573 1679

Min. weight shown for each leg, weights can vary dependent upon leg configuration.

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305 UC BRACEThis heavy duty hydraulic bracing system is both simple to assemble and highly versatile. Designed to brace large/deep cofferdams for the safe installation of underground structures, deep drive/thrust pits or basements.


Assembled Leg Range

WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

4 3884 4482 1193

5 4884 5482 1362

6 5884 6482 1652

7 6884 7482 1705

8 7884 8482 1749

9 8884 9482 2039

10 9884 10482 2329

11 10884 11482 2498

12 11884 12482 2788

13 12884 13482 2841

14 13884 14482 2885

15 14884 15482 3175

Single 0.5m or 0.75m extensions available.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Double acting hydraulic power

pack combines with a range of fixed length extensions to form the leg brace

• Compatible with MGF 254 UC and 406 UC brace

• Large sizes possible when combined with MGF 200, 300 and 600 series bracing struts

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406 UC BRACEThis heavy duty hydraulic bracing system is both simple to assemble and highly versatile. Designed to brace large and deep cofferdams, these are frequently used on major basement and deep substructures where frame loads are high.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Double acting hydraulic power pack

combines with a range of fixed length extensions to form the leg brace

• Larger sizes possible when combined with MGF 300, 400, 600 and 1000 series bracing struts

• Compatible with MGF 305 UC Brace • Powered by a motorised pump unit


Assembled Leg Range

WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

3.5 2948 3748 1712

4.5 3948 4748 2220

5.5 4948 5748 2580

6.5 5948 6748 2940

7.5 6948 7748 3300

8.5 7948 8748 3661

9.5 8948 9748 4021

10.5 9948 10748 4528

11.5 10948 11748 4889

12.5 11948 12748 5249

13.5 12948 13748 5461

14.5 13948 14748 5969

15.5 14948 15748 6329

16.5 15948 16748 6689

17.5 16948 17748 7187

18.5 17948 18748 7548

19.5 18948 19748 7908

20.5 19948 20748 8277

Single 0.6m extensions available.

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T700 BRACEThis super heavy duty, hydraulic bracing system is easy to assemble and incredibly versatile. Designed to brace larger and deeper cofferdams with large clear spans, these are used extensively on major basements and substructures, providing temporary support for clear spans of up to 30.0m

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Strongest modular bracing

system available in the UK• T700 Brace available in a

range of rigid extensions which connect to the 1250kN 406 UC double acting hydraulic power pack and extensions using transition pieces

• Compatible with MGF 406 UC brace and MGF 400, 600 and 1000 Series to enable extremely large cofferdams

• Powered by a motorised pump unit


Assembled Leg Range

WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

20.0 19909 20709 11620

21.0 20909 21709 12130

22.0 21909 22709 12490

23.0 22909 23709 13120

24.0 23909 24709 13630

25.0 24909 25709 13990

26.0 25909 26709 14870

27.0 26909 27709 15340

28.0 27909 28709 15740

29.0 28909 29709 16370

30.0 29909 30709 16880


IN HOUSE TEMPORARY WORKS DESIGNAND ENGINEERING Based at our engineering centre, our team of highly qualified civil, structural and mechanical engineers provide a comprehensive, temporary works design service in support of the hire and sale of our products. Producing over 4500 temporary works designs per year, this capability is further enhanced through our team of regionally based engineers who provide both a design service and customer support.

CONTACT OUR ENGINEERING CENTRE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

[email protected] 01942 402704

For technical information about our products and services view our latest technical file: mgf.ltd.uk/brochures


BRACING STRUTS

200 SERIES STRUT300 SERIES STRUT400 SERIES STRUT600 SERIES STRUT

1000 SERIES STRUT

MGF modular bracing struts are a highly versatile and simple to assemble range of medium to heavy duty struts that can be adapted to satisfy many applications. Designed primarily for use as intermediate struts, they can also be used for propping applications to steel, masonry and concrete structures.

Due to the varying size and flexibility of the struts, they are suitable for a wide range of schemes including, residential and commercial developments and are fully compatible with specified MGF UC Bracing and bespoke manufactured systems.

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200 SERIES STRUT

305 UC Brace compatibility is limited to cross strut application. 0.25m to 0.5m extensions available.

600kN Hydraulic

Face to FaceDimension

Length

Leg WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

1.5 1190 1790 405

2.5 2190 2790 481

3.5 3190 3790 529

4.5 4190 4790 578

5.5 5190 5790 628

6.5 6190 6790 673

7.5 7190 7790 749

8.5 8190 8790 801

9.5 9190 9790 875

10.5 10190 10790 925

A highly versatile, medium duty strut system designed primarily for use in conjunction with MGF hydraulic bracing systems. The complete system can support loads of up to 600kN and span from 0.62m to 10m.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • For use with 600kN double acting hydraulic strut or

double acting 250kN hydraulic strut • Operating range from 0.62m to 10m• Compatible with MGF 152 UC Waler, MGF 203 UC, 254 UC

and 305 UC Brace systems (only for use as a cross strut)

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300 SERIES STRUTA highly versatile, medium duty modular bracing strut system, designed primarily for use in conjunction with MGF hydraulic bracing systems. The complete system can support loads of up to 600kN and span from 1.1m to 17.9m.

KEY PRODUCTFEATURES • For use with 600kN double

acting hydraulic strut• Operating range from 1.1m to

17.9m• Compatible with MGF 203 UC,

254 UC, 305 UC and 406 UC brace systems (only for use as a cross strut)

600kN Hydraulic


Length

Leg WeightMin Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg)

6.5 6210 6810 1027

7.5 7210 7810 1190

8.5 8210 8810 1307

9.5 9210 9810 1415

10.5 10210 10810 1587

11.5 11210 11810 1695

12.5 12210 12810 1800

13.5 13210 13810 1917

14.5 14210 14810 2025

15.5 15210 15810 2197

16.5 16210 16810 2247

17.5 17210 17810 2410

0.5m extensions available. 406 UC Brace compatibility is limited to cross strut application.

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400 SERIES STRUTA highly versatile, heavy duty modular bracing strut system designed primarily for use with MGF hydraulic bracing systems, but can also be used in other applications. The complete system can support loads of up to 3500kN and span from 1.6m to 24.5m.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • For use with 1250kN, 2500kN double acting

hydraulic strut or 3500kN hydraulic strut• Operating range from 1.6m to 24.5m• Compatible with MGF 305 UC, 406 UC and

T700 brace systems

1250kN Hydraulic 2500kN Hydraulic


Length

Leg Weight

Length

Leg WeightMin Max Min Max

(m) (mm) (mm) (kg) (mm) (mm) (kg)

3 2536 3336 1357 2745 3545 20264 3536 4336 1552 3745 4545 22215 4536 5336 1744 4745 5545 24126 5536 6336 1936 5745 6545 26057 6536 7336 2130 6745 7545 27998 7536 8336 2320 7745 8545 29899 8536 9336 2512 8745 9545 3181

10 9536 10336 2822 9745 10545 349111 10536 11336 3017 10745 11545 368612 11536 12336 3209 11745 12545 387813 12536 13336 3405 12745 13545 407414 13536 14336 3600 13745 14545 426915 14536 15336 3979 14745 15545 464816 15536 16336 3984 15745 16545 465317 16536 17336 4178 16745 17545 484718 17536 18336 4368 17745 18545 503719 18536 19336 4560 18745 19545 522920 19536 20336 4875 19745 20545 554421 20536 21336 5067 20745 21545 573622 21536 22336 5261 21745 22545 593023 22536 23336 5442 22745 23545 611124 23536 24336 5828 23745 24545 6497

0.25m to 0.5m extensions available.

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600 SERIES STRUTA heavy duty modular bracing strut system designed primarily for use with MGF 305, 406 UC and T700 hydraulic bracing systems but can also be used for other applications, including propping reinforced concrete pipe and capping beams. The complete system can support loads of up to 3500kN and span up to 30.7m unsupported.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • For use with 2500kN and 3500kN

double acting hydraulic cylinder• Suitable for spans of 10.0m to 30.7m• Compatible with MGF 305 UC, 406 UC and T700 brace systems



Length

Leg Weight

Length


(m) (mm) (mm) (kg) (mm) (mm) (kg)

15 14875 15675 5660 14900 15500 615016 15875 16675 6140 15900 16500 663017 16875 17675 6620 16900 17500 711018 17875 18675 6634 17900 18500 712419 18875 19675 6785 18900 19500 727520 19875 20675 7265 19900 20500 775521 20875 21675 7575 20900 21500 806522 21875 22675 7340 21900 22500 783023 22875 23675 7910 22900 23500 840024 23875 24675 8220 23900 24500 871025 24875 25675 8314 24900 25500 880426 25875 26675 8465 25900 26500 895527 26875 27675 8474 26900 27500 896428 27875 28675 8954 27900 28500 944429 28875 29675 9020 28900 29500 951030 29875 30675 9330 29900 30500 9820

0.25 to 0.50m extensions available.

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1000 SERIES STRUT



Length

Leg Weight

Length


(m) (mm) (mm) (kg) (mm) (mm) (kg)

16 16500 17300 8220 16000 16600 8090

21 21500 22300 10325 21000 21600 10195

26 26500 27300 12220 26000 26600 12090

31 31500 32300 14115 31000 31600 13985

36 36500 37300 16010 36000 36600 15880

41 41500 42300 18115 41000 41600 17985

45 45500 46300 19820 45000 45600 19690

50* 50500 51300 24446 50000 50600 24316

55* 55500 56300 26916 55000 55600 26786

Sizes increase in 1.0m increments. *Lengths of up to 55.0m can be achieved using MGF Super 1000 Series.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • For use with 2500kN and 3500kN double

acting hydraulic strut• Suitable for spans of 15.5m to 45.6m• Compatible with MGF 406 UC and T700 brace

A heavy duty modular bracing strut system designed for use with MGF 406 UC and T700 hydraulic bracing systems but can also be used for other applications including propping reinforced concrete piles and capping beams. The complete system can support loads of up to 3500kN and span up to 45.6m unsupported.


TRENCH SHEETS,SHEET PILESAND ANCILLARIES

TRENCH SHEETS SHEET PILES

WALER AND TIE BACK SYSTEMSPILING FRAMES AND TRESTLES

QUICK RELEASE PITCHING SHACKLESDRIVING CAPS

EXTRACTORSDRIVESAFE

PILING HAMMER (EMV)

MGF stock an extensive range of overlapping and interlocking trench sheets and sheet piles.

We also have a wide range of ancillaries available including hydraulic systems, driving caps, piling hammers and extractors.

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TRENCH SHEETS Trench sheets provide an effective ground solution to support the vertical faces of small to medium sized trenches and excavations.

KEY SERVICE OFFERINGS • Galvanising service• Clutch sealing service

FLPL8ERKKDFKDSTD LAP

W W W W W W

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Available for hire and sale.

ProfileSteelGrade W H T Weight Weight

SectionModulus

ZMomentCapacity

(mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m) (kg/m2) (cm3/m) (kNm/m)

Overlapping

Standard S275 330 35 3.5 11.3 34.4 45.7 9.3

FKD 400/6 S275 400 50 6.0 22.1 55.3 98.8 19.8

KKD 600/6 S275 600 78 6.0 37.5 62.5 184.0 36.8

KKD 600/8 S275 600 80 8.0 50.0 83.3 242.0 48.4

ER 750/8 S355 742 94 8.0 53.6 72.2 254.0 66.0

Interlocking

L8 S235 430 38 3.5 14.4 33.2 52.3 9.1

FLP 600/3.5 S275 600 128 3.5 23.1 38.5 183.0 33.5

FLP 600/6 S275 600 130 6.0 38.8 64.6 306.0 61.2

Key: (W) Effective Width (H) Height (T) Thickness

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SHEET PILESInterlocking steel sheet piles form a high strength sheeting system, ideal for supporting the vertical faces of large excavations.

KEY SERVICE OFFERINGS • Galvanising and clutch sealing service• Range of sections and lengths available to meet strength and driveability requirements

MGF CORNER PILES Used for corners and junctions of sheet pile sections and are fully compliant with European and Asian sheet pile interlocks.BS20 / C14 OmegaE22 / C9

Profile W H T S Wei

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(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m) (kg/m2) (cm4/m) (cm3/m) (cm3/m)

GU 8N (S390GP) 600 312 7.5 7.1 48.5 80.9 12010 770 935 3

GU 13N (S390GP) 600 418 9.0 7.4 59.9 99.8 26590 1270 1535 2

GU 16N (S390GP) 600 430 10.2 8.4 72.6 121.0 35950 1670 1988 2

GU 18N (S390GP) 600 430 11.2 9.0 76.9 128.2 38650 1800 2134 2

GU 21N (S390GP) 600 450 11.1 9.0 81.9 136.5 46380 2060 2422 2

GU 23N (S390GP) 600 450 13.1 10.0 90.4 150.7 52510 2335 2735 2

PU 28-1 (S390GP) 600 452 14.2 9.7 97.4 162.3 60580 2680 3087 2

PU 32 (S390GP) 600 452 19.5 11.0 114.1 190.2 72320 3200 3687 2

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WALER ANDTIE BACK SYSTEMS

Items available for sale only.

ITEM

Effective Width

PerSheet Weight T

Momentof

IntertiaSection

ModulusSectional

AreaSteelGrade

Item (mm) (kg/m) (mm) (cm4) (cm3) (cm2)

InterlockingL8 Sheet

430 14.4 3.5 42.8 22.8 18.5 S235

Tie BackWaler Rail

3888 5.4 3.0 8.4 4.3 6.8 S275

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • All fixings are supplied and zinc plated as standard, all walers are galvanised as standard• Sheets can be galvanised on request

An ideal system for bankside protection of canals, rivers and marinas. Supplied as a combination of L8 sheets, waler rails and tie back rods; this system can be used in different configurations depending on the site and ground conditions.

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PILING FRAMESAND TRESTLES

PILING FRAMES • For use with steel trench sheets• Adjustable struts for trench widths up to approx. 3.0m• Adjustable guide rail to suit most sheet dimensions• Available in 4.0m and 5.0m lengths• Improved retention of sub-base in carriageway applications reducing reinstatement costs • Suitable for push and dig and pre-driven applications

Suitable for applications that demand accuracy during the installation of trench sheets or sheet piles and can be used in conjunction with suitable waler or brace systems to increase productivity and control ground movement.

GUIDE RAILS AND TRESTLES • Can accommodate trench sheet/sheet pile lengths up to 10.0m• Modular rail lengths up to 10.0m available• Variety of spacers, fittings, etc. to suit most trench sheet/sheet pile sections

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ANCILLARIES

Designed for use in the safe pitching of steel trench sheets and sheet piles. All quick release pitching shackles are fitted with certified D shackles for use with the appropriate lifting chains.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Range of shackles available to suit

MGF trench sheets and sheet piles• Secondary safety ring and rope prevent

unintended release of the sheet

QUICK RELEASE PITCHING SHACKLES

DRIVING CAPSImprove the driveability of trench sheets and sheet piles while reducing the end damage.

Description/Trench Sheet Weight

(kg)

Standard Driving Cap 10

FKD 400/6 Driving Cap 14

KKD 600/6 & 600/8 Driving Cap 19

Description

Jaw Dimensions

WeightPin

Diameter Compatible WithWidth Depth

(mm) (mm) (kg) (mm)

2t Pitching Shackle 20 220 22 20 Standard/L8

3t Pitching Shackle 20 220 24 30 FKD

6t Pitching Shackle 20 220 26 35 KKD / ER / FLP / Sheet Piles

6t Deep Pitching Shackle 25 370 31 35 Sheet Piles

Not to be used for extracting sheets.

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EXTRACTORS Designed for use in the safe extraction of trench sheets and sheet piles. All extractors are used with certified D shackles which can be fitted to the appropriate lifting chains.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Range of extractors available to suit MGF

trench sheets and sheet piles• Secondary safety clip to prevent

unintended release of the sheet • Not to be used for pitching of sheets

Description

Jaw Dimensions

WeightPin

DiameterWidth Depth

(mm) (mm) (kg) (mm)

2t Extractor 20 220 23 20

6t Extractor 20 220 27 38

DRIVESAFEAn alternative method to traditional piling caps which is used to drive sheets into the ground by a push and dig installation method. The Drivesafe unit attaches to an excavator quick hitch mechanism enabling a slow, steady and controlled push.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Reduces the need for working at height• Reduces damage to sheets and quick hitches over traditional push and dig methods• Speeds up the push and dig sheet installation procedure• Available in both 65mm and 80mm pin

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PILING HAMMER (EMV) A piling and extraction attachment for the easy and cost-effective installation of trench sheets and sheet piles. EMVs reduce the cohesion of soils through vibrations which effectively fluidises the soil. It can easily be attached to an excavator, directly to the boom or via a quick hitch adaptor.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Extremely low height of the piling hammer allows

driving of long piles • High push/pull force for increased driving

performance• Fitted with a safety circuit • Clamps can be rotated 90° to allow face working • Simple mounting with three hoses• User-friendly with one-lever operation

Type MS-3 HFB MS-4 HFB

Centrifugal Force max. kN 296 374

Eccentric Moment max. kgm 3.0 4.2

Frequency max. Hz 50 47.5

Speed max. rpm 3000 2850

Pulling Force max. kN 60 120

Push Down max. kN 40 80

Max. Power at Vibrator kW 70 100

Total Weight (incl. clamping device) kg 830 1230

Dyn. Weight (incl. clamping device) kg 585 940

Amplitude mm 10.3 8.9

Oil Flow max. l/min 120 171

Length L mm 1153 1216

Width B mm 623 725

Height (incl. clamping device) H mm 1175 1250

Width at Throat T mm 260 340

Standard Clamping Device MS-U 40 MS-U 60

Recommended Power Pack MS-A 110v MS-A 110v


SHORING SAFETYPRODUCTS

EDGESAFE ENDSAFE

LADDERSAFESTAIRSAFE

DAVITSAFE (A)CROSSINGSAFE

AND WALKSAFE

MGF are committed to improving site safety and have developed an innovative range of shoring safety products in response to the ongoing industry need for safe working in and around an excavation.

Manufactured to meet the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations these products are compatible with our full range of excavation safety solutions.

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EDGESAFE

A lightweight edge protection system, manufactured from steel and designed to provide perimeter edge protection to an excavation. Designed to be installed by two people this system is available with various panel lengths for flexibility.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Complies with BS EN 13374 (2013) Class A temporary edge protection systems• Compatible with MGF box systems, steel trench sheets and sheet piles • Integrated kick board• Various Edgesafe connecting brackets available to

allow connection to the full range of MGF products

Description Weight

(m) (kg)

4.319 0.5 Edgesafe Panel 7






4.346 2.7 Edgesafe Mesh 26

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For more information onBox Systems see pages 7-12

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ENDSAFEA steel panel system designed to safely support vertical soil faces at open ends of boxes or trench excavations where it is not possible to batter the soil back.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Designed to be installed by an

excavator • For trench depths up to 4.8m

deep and widths from 1.2m to 4.0m (panels can be used in both orientations and should be combined to provide the required coverage)

• Can be used instead of MGF trench sheets to close off open ends of MGF box systems

For moreinformation onBox Systems see pages 7-12

Description Weight

(L x H) (m) (kg)

4.191 1.8 x 1.2 Endsafe Panel 225

4.192 2.4 x 1.2 Endsafe Panel 290

4.193 2.4 x 1.8 Endsafe Panel 410

4.194 3.0 x 2.0 Endsafe Panel 510

4.196 2.4 x 2.4 Endsafe Panel 380

4.195 4.0 x 2.0 Endsafe Panel 845

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LADDERSAFEA gated ladder access platform available in a variety of formats that allow it to quickly and effectively clamp to either steel trench sheets, sheet piles or box systems. Designed to be lifted into place by an excavator, this platform allows the safe access and egress of operatives into an excavation.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Complies with BS EN 13374

(2013) Class A temporary edge protection systems

• Compatible with MGF box systems, steel trench sheets and steel piles

• Interchangeable ladder attachment pole for access from either side

• Platform extension to suit braced cofferdams

*See MGF technical file for specification information on trench sheet use with laddersafe. A range of wooden pole ladders are available in lengths of 4.0m to 9.0m, which are manufactured in accordance with BS1129. Sale item only.A range of GRP ladders are available in lengths of 3.0m to 7.0m, which comply with BS EN 131 and have square anti-slip rungs.

Description Weight Compatible with

(kg)

4.301 Type 1 Laddersafe 156 Steel Trench Sheets*, All Boxes and Framed Excavations

4.302 Type 2 Laddersafe 166 All Drag Boxes

4.303/4.3035 Type 3 Laddersafe 277/300 Sheet Piles

4.365 Mini Laddersafe 100 Steel Trench Sheets*, All Boxes & Framed Excavations up to 203UC Brace

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STAIRSAFEA compact, single person temporary stair access system for use as an alternative method of access and egress of operatives into an excavation.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Complies with BS EN 12811:1 (2003)

Temporary Works Equipment• Compatible with MGF box systems,

steel trench sheets (excluding standard, FLP and L8 sheets) and steel piles

• Designed to be lifted into place by an excavator or crane

• Swivel foot details allow slight angular adjustment of Stairsafe to suit different heights

Height Formation to Platform

Description Weight Min Max

(kg) (mm) (mm)

4.371 2.5m Stairsafe 227 2300 2700

4.370 3.5m Stairsafe 275 3200 3700

4.372 4.5m Stairsafe 366 4200 4800

4.374 5.5m Stairsafe 416 5100 5800

Swivel Foot Detail 50 N/A N/A

Swivel Foot Detail - 1 Step 70 230 230

Swivel Foot Detail - 2 85 460 460

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DAVITSAFE (A)A lightweight aluminium davit system that comes in a modular format which can be broken down for ease of transport and installation. Designed to be installed by hand this system is available with a universal base clamp.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Lightweight aluminium davit system

ideally suited for utility works• For use with MGF RGA4 fall arrest

and recovery winch• Compatible with MGF box systems,

KKD, FKD, ER trench sheets and interlocking piles

• Lightweight aluminium construction for manual installation

• Complies with BS EN 795 Class B

Version

WeightTotal

AssembledDavit Arm Davit Pillar Davit Clamp

(kg) (kg) (kg) (kg)

Aluminium 12 8 18 38

Alternative fixings and Davitsafe accessories are also available.

VIEW OURDAVITSAFE SAFE INSTALLATION GUIDE


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WALKSAFE KEY FEATURES• A safe access solution for pedestrians

and cyclists • The system can be linked together for

varying lengths • Short, lightweight steel Edgesafe barriers

are provided

A safe and lightweight access solution for in and around excavation works where access is limited. This non-slip system consists of crossing plates that can be used in a variety of combinations to form temporary walkways and vehicle crossing bridges with edge protection that conform to highway safety standards.

CROSSINGSAFEAND WALKSAFE

Component Weight

(kg)

6.184 HDPE Panel 16

6.185 Steel Crossingsafe Barrier 4

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Can be used with high visibility barrier planks and kerb ramps to meet highways safety standards.

CROSSINGSAFE KEY FEATURES• A safe access solution for light commercial

vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes • The system can be linked together for

varying widths• Long, lightweight steel Edgesafe barriers

are provided


LARGEST FULLY OWNED SHORING TRANSPORT FLEET IN THE UKWe operate our own transport fleet yielding logistical control of our operations and flexibility to respond rapidly to meet customer delivery requirements. • 65+ commercial vehicles• Operating from 11 nationwide locations• Full logistical control• Maximum flexibility• FORS accredited & nearing CLOCS compliance


RESTRAINING CHAINSLIFTING CHAINS

EXTRACTION CHAINSROAD PLATES

MGF shoring ancillary products are available to support the safe handling, installation, maintenance and extraction of our shoring and safety equipment. The complete range includes restraining, lifting and extraction chains and road plates.

SHORING ANCILLARIES

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RESTRAINING CHAINS

Designed to provide short term vertical support (via trench sheets or sheet piles) to MGF waler and brace systems assisting the installation/removal process.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURE • Manufactured from Grade 8 certified components

Product Description Length Weight SWL

(mm) (kg) (t)

Standard Duty – Hook Type 2500 9 2

Standard Duty – Shackle Type 2500 9 2

Heavy Duty – Hook Type 2500 / 5000/ 7000

14 / 25 / 34 3.15

Heavy Duty – Shackle Type 500 / 2500/ 5000 / 7000

4 / 14 / 25 / 34 3.15

Lightweight Restraining Chain (hook) 1200 2.0 0.47

Lightweight Restraining Chain (shackle) 1200 1.75 0.47

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LIFTING CHAINS A range of single, 2-leg and 4-leg lifting chains available in various capacities and lengths and are inclusive of safety hooks and catches.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Inspected and certified in accordance with LOLER• Load capacities from 5.3 to 10.0 tonnes• Overall lengths of 0.8m to 5.0m• Bespoke chains made to order

Not to be used for extracting.


(mm) (kg) (t)

Standard Duty 2 – Leg Chain 2500 21 6.3

Standard Duty 4 – Leg Chain 2500 32 6.7

Long Leg Standard Duty 4 – Leg Chain 5000 60 6.7

Heavy Duty 2 – Leg Chain 5000 39 10

Single Leg Swivel Chain 800 11 5.3

Lightweight 4 – Leg Handling Chain 1200 8.3 3

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EXTRACTION CHAINS Available in both standard and heavy duty and for use when extracting or releasing MGF boxes and sheets within the confines of an excavation.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURE • Inspected and certified in

accordance with LOLER


(mm) (kg) (t)

Standard Duty 800 26 12.5

Heavy Duty 800 30 19

ROAD PLATES Available in either plain steel or with anti-skid surfacing which is approved under the Highways Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Standard size 2.4m x 1.2m x 18mm• Alternative sizes available on request

Size Weight

(kg)

2.4m x 1.2m x 18mm 450

1.2m x 1.2m x 18mm 225

Not to be used for general lifting.


GRP TRENCH BOXGRP MINI TRENCH BOX

GRP MODULAR BOXGRP SHEETS AND WALERS

GRP VERTISHOREGRP LADDERS

ALUMINIUM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER EXTENSIONS

EDGESAFE-GRPEDGESAFE-MESH

MGF’s GRiPSHORE ® range has been developed in response to customer safety needs and provides a lightweight, versatile solution for excavations up to 2.0m deep and 2.0m wide. It is a unique product to the market and made from modular GRP (glass reinforced plastic) and can be easily transported and installed manually whilst matching the durability and strength of traditional, heavier aluminium support systems.

This range can be safely installed from outside the excavation and is ideal for both rail and utility works.

GRiPSHORE®

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GRP TRENCH BOXA lightweight shoring solution for excavations up to 1.5m deep with widths from 0.62m to 2.0m. The GRP Trench Box panels create a working area of 1.5m long and an under strut clearance of 0.57m to allow services to pass.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Lightweight – UK manufactured from (GRP) to BS EN 13706• Safe manual handling without the need for an excavator • Suitable for commercial vehicles with small payload capacity• Fast and efficient installation• Electrically non-conductive and fire retardant to ASTM

E84 Class 1 for GRP Trench Box

GRP MINI TRENCH BOXA lightweight shoring solution for excavations up to 1.0m deep with widths from 0.62m to 2.0m.

Panel L x H 1500 x 1500mm

Max Trench Depth 1500mm

Trench Width 620-2000mm

Max Under Strut Clearance 570mm

Max Clearance between Struts 1244mm

Min Assembled Weight 78kg

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Product ID Description Weight

(kg)

4.001 GRP Mini Trench Box Panel 19


(kg)

4.002 GRP Trench Box Panel 27

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Safe manual handling without the need for an excavator • Suitable for commercial vehicles with small payload capacity• Fast and efficient installation• Lightweight – UK manufactured from (GRP) to BS EN 13706• Electrically non-conductive and fire retardant to ASTM E84 Class 1 for GRP Trench Box

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GRP MODULAR BOX

A lightweight, modular shoring solution for excavations up to 2.0m deep with widths from 0.62m to 2.0m. GRP Modular Box panels create a working area 1.5m long and a minimum under strut clearance of 0.57m to allow services to pass.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Lightweight – UK manufactured from

(GRP) to BS EN 13706• Safe manual handling without the

need for an excavator • Suitable for commercial vehicles

with small payload capacity• Fast and efficient installation• Electrically non-conductive and fire

retardant to ASTM E84 Class 1


(kg)

4.001 GRP Modular Box Panel 19

4.003 GRP Modular Box Connecting Pole 2

Panel L x H 1500 x 1000mm




Clearance between Struts 1244m

Min Assembled Weight 50kg per unit

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GRP SHEETS AND WALERS

A versatile fully boarded shoring solution designed to horizontally brace trenches for the safe installation of utilities in excavations up to 2.0m deep with widths from 0.62m to 2.0m. Frames can be installed continuously for an infinite trench length.




Max Clearance between Struts 1060/1560mm

Min Assembled Frame Weight 24kg /28kg

Backing Board Width 500mm

Spec

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KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Lightweight – UK manufactured

from (GRP) to BS EN 13706• Safe manual handling without the

need for an excavator • Suitable for commercial vehicles

with small payload capacity• Fast and efficient installation• Electrically non-conductive and fire

retardant to ASTM E84 Class 1• GRP Endsafe struts are available to

close off the open ends of trenches

Description Weight

(kg)

1.090 1.6m GRP Waler 6.2

1.100 2.1m GRP Waler 8.1

3.006 1.5m GRP Sheet 5.0

3.007 2.0m GRP Sheet 6.7

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GRP VERTISHOREA versatile shoring solution designed to be used in shallow trenches for the safe installation of utilities in excavations up to 2.0m deep with widths from 0.57m to 2.0m. GRP Vertishore is available with or without a 0.5m backing board and can be provided in lengths of 0.5m, 1.6m and 2.1m.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Lightweight – UK manufactured

from (GRP) to BS EN 13706• Easily handled – safe manual

handling without the need for an excavator

• Easily transported – suitable for commercial vehicles with small payload capacity

• Fast and efficient installation• Electrically non-conductive and fire

retardant to ASTM E84 Class 1

Description Weight

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1.060 0.5m Vertishore Rail 1.9


1.075 1.6m Vertishore Rail w/ Bonded Board 12.5


1.085 2.1m Vertishore Rail w/ Bonded Board 16.1

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Incredibly lightweight one piece leaning rung ladders, manufactured from E17 Structural Grade Pultruded GRP to BS EN 13706 available in lengths ranging from 3.0m to 7.0m and comply with BS EN 131 to 150kg SWL. All ladders are supplied with 0.40m wide, square, anti-slip rungs and rubber anti-slip end caps on the ends of the stiles as standard.

Our aluminium strut extensions can beused in conjunction with GRiPSHORE ® type A hydraulic struts to allow for trench widths up to 2.0m. This simple addition allows the lightweight GRiPSHORE ® shoring range to be used on sites where shallow excavations require extra width.

ALUMINIUM HYDRAULICCYLINDER EXTENSIONS

Description Weight

(kg)

4.3093 3.0m 11

4.3094 4.0m 14

4.3095 5.0m 18

4.3096 6.0m 22

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Product ID Extension Type Weight

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1.0111 800 7

1.0112 1100 9

KEY PRODUCT FEATURE • Electrically non-conductive and fire retardant to

ASTM E84 Class 1

GRP LADDERS

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EDGESAFE-GRPA lightweight, plastic temporary edge protection system, designed to be quickly and easily installed by hand. For use with GRP trench boxes, GRP mini trench boxes and GRP modular boxes. The system employs GRP adaptors which simply slot onto the shoring products with no mechanical fixings to provide edge protection to an excavation.

A lightweight, steel mesh temporary edge protection system, designed to be quickly and easily installed by hand, to be used with all GRiPSHORE ® products. The system employs GRP adaptors and vertical box sections which simply slot onto the shoring products with no mechanical fixings to provide edge protection to an excavation.

EDGESAFE-MESH

Product ID 4.342

Description Edgesafe-GRP

Panel Length 1370mm

Weight 10kg

Adaptor Weight 2kg

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Panel Length 1665mm

Weight 10kg

Adaptor Weight 2kg

GRP Vertical BoxSection Weight (Each) 3kg

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Corresponds to BS EN 13374 (2013) Class A.

Corresponds to BS EN 13374 (2013) Class A. Panels can be simply overlapped to create a constant run of edge protection.


BESPOKE MANUFACTURING At MGF we design, develop and manufacture our range of shoring equipment in-house, providing our customers with the flexibility to meet their requirements with unique and complex schemes. We have a fully qualified team of experienced welders and fabricators working alongside our engineering designers to ensure we can provide our customers with straightforward shear stops and infill panels through to complicated made to measure articulated beams and specialised connection details.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR TAILORED SOLUTIONS:

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ALUMINIUM VERTISHOREALUMINIUM WALERS

ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOXALUMINIUM UTILITY MANHOLE BRACE

TRENCH STRUTSTELESCOPIC / ACROW PROPS

MGF have a comprehensive range of lightweight shoring products that can provide a safe, temporary shoring solution that’s also flexible and cost effective. The full range includes aluminium vertishore, aluminium walers, aluminium trench box, aluminium utility manhole brace, trench struts, telescopic props and acrow props that have been developed to suit customer needs.

LIGHTWEIGHTUTILITY SHORING

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A pre-assembled and lightweight, two-sided hydraulic waler system ideal for vertically supporting small trenches up to 2.0m deep and 1.4m wide and where the ground is self-supporting, cohesive or dry.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Installed from ground level without the need to

enter an unsupported excavation• Used directly against soil face, with ply or 0.50m

wide backing board to support trench walls and prevent localised ingress of debris

Product ID Description Size/DepthAssembled

WeightMax Horizontal

Spacing

(mm) (kg) (mm)

1.014 1500 Vertishore 1500 28 1500

1.0141 2000 Vertishore 2000 35 1500

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ALUMINIUM WALERSA simple to assemble, two-sided hydraulic bracing system designed for use with steel sheets to horizontally brace small trenches and enable the safe installation of utilities.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Struts comprise of single acting hydraulic

cylinders which can be combined with fixed length strut extensions to achieve trench widths (sheet to sheet) of between 0.6m and 3.8m

Description Length WidthMax Length

Between Struts WeightSheet to SheetWidth Range

(m) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) (mm)

1.015 1.5 AluminiumWaler

1500 100 1010 18 565 - 3800

1.020 2.0 Aluminium Waler

2000 100 1510 24 565 - 3800

1.025 2.5 Aluminium Waler

2500 100 1910 30 565 - 3800


3000 100 2410 36 565 - 3800


3500 100 2910 42 565 - 3800


4000 100 3310 47 565 - 3800

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ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOXA lightweight, two-sided mechanical excavation support system ideal for installing shallow utility pipes and services where ground movement is non-critical.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• For trenches up to 2.4m deep and

1.75m wide• Designed to be installed using

the excavate and lower in place technique

• Ideal for use when a small excavator restricts the maximum weight

• Recommended pipe lengths of up to 2.5m and pipe OD of up to 0.75m

Max depth achievable using a box and 1 top. Box weight is for minimum strut lengths.

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4.901 2.0 x 1.5 Base 2.4 735 - 1635 60 310 1790 825

4.9015 2.0 x 1.0 Top 2.4 735 - 1635 60 216 1790 N/A

4.900 2.5 x 1.5 Base 2.4 735 -1635 60 356 2290 825

4.9005 2.5 x 1.0 Top 2.4 735 - 1635 60 244 2290 N/A

4.902 3.0 x 1.5 Base 2.4 735 -1635 60 402 2790 825

4.9025 3.0 x 1.0 Top 2.4 735 - 1635 60 272 2790 N/A

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KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Single acting hydraulic cylinder incorporated in each brace leg for adjustment of frame size• Each leg weighs just 35kg• Where plant access is restricted, frames can be installed using a small excavator

A lightweight, four-sided aluminium hydraulic bracing frame designed to brace small, shallow cofferdams during the safe installation of manholes and utilities ranging from 1.5m to 2.4m.

ALUMINIUM UTILITYMANHOLE BRACE

Length Sheet to Sheet

Product ID Hydraulic Type Min Max Leg Weight

(mm) (mm) (kg)

7.209 Single Acting 1500 2400 35

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TRENCH STRUTS Robust, steel struts ideal for small trench applications and are available in sizes ranging from 0.3m to 1.7m.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Pinned with screw thread for

fine adjustment• Positive fixing with spiked end plates

TELESCOPIC / ACROW PROPS Robust, steel props for general application’s and are available in sizes ranging from 1.0m to 4.9m.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Pinned with screw thread for fine adjustment

Length

Strut Type Min Max Weight

(mm) (mm) (kg)

9.600 0 300 500 4

9.601 1 500 700 6

9.602 2 700 1100 8

9.603 3 1000 1700 11

Length

Prop Type Min Max Weight

(mm) (mm) (kg)

9.500 0 1000 1800 11

9.501 1 1800 3100 16

9.502 2 2000 3300 18

9.503 3 2600 3900 20

9.504 4 3200 4900 24

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CONCRETE PIPE ANDCULVERT EQUIPMENT

PIPE LIFTERCULVERT PULLER

MANHOLE RING LIFTERMANHOLE RING SAFETY PLATFORM

MANHOLE SHUTTERS

MGF’s range of concrete pipe and culvert equipment includes our award winning pipelifter as well as our culvert pullers, manhole ring lifter and manhole shutters.

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PIPE LIFTER

Safe Working Load 3700kg

Pipe Nominal Diameter 300-1200mm

Max Pipe Length 2600mm

Pipelifter Weight 680kg

Height 1600mm

Length 1530mm

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An excavator quick hitch attachment, ideal for the safe and rapid handling and laying of concrete pipes ranging from 0.3m to 1.2m nominal diameter.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • 30° tilt for guiding pipes into position• Avoids need to access wagon bed

during unloading• Avoids need for groundworkers in

the trench during pipe installationCOMPATIBLE WITH • Geith Quick Coupler: QC65H, QH65M, QC80H,

QH80M, QC90H, QH90M, QH100H• Miller Quick Hitch: Range 4,5,6,7,8 and 9• Hill TEFRA Quick Coupler: Size Class 13t, 16t, 21t, 25t, 30t, 35t

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CULVERT PULLERA powerful, fast and safe method of installing pre-cast culvert units and large diameter pipes with the accuracy needed to achieve specified joint tolerances. We have three types available with a maximum pull of up to 20t.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Variety of pulling beams and fittings

available to suit all standard units• Bespoke beams and fittings available on

request• Diesel, battery and 110v generator options

available

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MANHOLE RING LIFTERA high capacity and easily adjustable grab for lifting concrete manhole rings that attaches to the lifting point on an excavator and avoids the need to access the wagon bed during offloading.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • Suitable for manhole rings of 900mm to

1800mm nominal diameter with extension legs• Requires only excavator driver to operate• Safe working load 2500kg• Ring Lifter weight 95kg

Manhole Ring Lifting Eyes available in a range of sizes to suit most pre-cast units that are quick and easy to use. For more information contact us directly. Sale item only.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • For safe access when placing concrete for

manhole surrounds • Reduces concrete wastage and prevents

spill onto benching

MANHOLE RINGSAFETY PLATFORMA robust steel construction with an integrated double hand rail, safety gate and pole ladder support post.

Manhole RingNominal Diameter

PlatformDiameter Weight

(mm) (mm) (kg)

1050 1210 2401200 1380 2701350 1540 2201500 1700 2601800 2030 3402100 2350 4202400 2680 515

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MANHOLE SHUTTERSPre-formed steel shutters ideal for use when forming a nominal concrete surround for manholes and the simple pin and wedge system allows for rapid assembling.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES • 3 panel sizes combine for manhole

ring nominal diameters of 675mm to 2700mm

• 2 panel heights of 900mm and 1800mm available

Height of Panel(mm)

900A

900B

900C

1800 A

1800B

1800C

Length of Panel(mm) 1520 640 300 1520 640 300

Weight(kg) 41 22 15 81 43 29Sp

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Manhole RingNominal Diameter

Panel Combination for Nominal150mm Concrete Surround

ConcreteVolume

(mm) (M3)

A B C 900H 1800H

675 1 3 0 0.39 0.78900 2 1 2 0.53 1.06

1050 3 0 1 0.63 1.281200 3 1 1 0.78 1.561350 3 2 0 0.69 1.381500 4 0 1 0.80 1.601800 4 2 0 0.96 1.942100 3 5 2 1.13 2.262400 6 0 1 1.31 2.632700 6 2 0 1.28 2.56

CREATING SAFEWORKING ENVIRONMENTS• Working at height equipment• Confined space entry equipment• Personal protective equipment• Pipe stoppers and manhole handling equipment• Flood defence equipment

Our range of safety products offer efficient and cost saving solutions to assist our customers in creating a safe working environment and include:

SPEAK TO OURSAFETY TEAM TODAY:

[email protected] 0808 256 7376

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ENGINEERING CENTRE

FOUNDATION HOUSE WALLWORK ROAD

ASTLEY, MANCHESTERM29 7JT

T: 01942 402704

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