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EXCAVATION SHORINGEXCAVATION SAFETY

PIPE STOPPERS

PRODUCT BROCHURE

www.mgf.ltd.uk

OUR CORE VALUES• Commitment to deliver

exceptional customer service and support.

• Innovation in products, processes, services and support.

• Sustainability through long term investment for growth.

WHY MGF - THE FACTS• Specialist Supplier to the UK Construction Industry since 1981.

• Nationwide service available from 11 locations.

• Award winning Safe Systems of Work Guidance.

• In-house manufacture, transport and engineering service.

• Over 300 directly employed skilled staff.

• Developing, training and investing in civil engineering careers.

• Leaders in digital engineering.

• Dedicated technical sales and after care teams.

• Innovation at the heart of our operations.

• Online account management via the MGF Extranet.

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 4

MGF SERVICE 6

BOX SYSTEMS 7DRAG BOXES 8TRENCH BOXES 9MANHOLE BOXES 10HIGH CLEARANCE TRENCH BOXES 11ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOXES 12ENDSAFE PANELS 13KING POST AND PANELS 14

WALERS AND STRUTS 15WALERS AND STRUTS 16WALER END PROTECTION STRUT 17

HYDRAULIC BRACING 18MANHOLE BRACE 19MGF 203 UC BRACE 20MGF 254 UC BRACE 21MGF 305 UC BRACE 22MGF 406 UC BRACE 23

BRACING STRUTS 24MGF 200 SERIES STRUT 25MGF 300 SERIES STRUT 26MGF 400 SERIES STRUT 27MGF 600 SERIES STRUT 28MGF 1000 SERIES STRUT 29

TRENCH SHEETS, PILES AND ANCILLARIES 30COLD ROLLED TRENCH SHEETS 31HOT ROLLED U PILES 32WALER AND TIE BACK SYSTEM 33PILING FRAMES AND TRESTLES 34ANCILLARIES 35

SHORING SAFETY PRODUCTS 37EDGESAFE 38LADDERSAFE 39STAIRSAFE 40DAVITSAFE (S) 41DAVITSAFE (A) 42

SHORING ANCILLARIES 43RESTRAINING CHAINS 44LIFTING CHAINS 45EXTRACTION CHAINS 46HYDRAULIC PUMPS 47GROUND GUARDS 48ROAD PLATES 49WOODEN POLE LADDERS 49

LIGHTWEIGHT UTILITY SHORING 50VERTISHORE 51ALUMINIUM WALERS 52ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOX 53TRENCH STRUTS 54TELESCOPIC PROPS 55

CONCRETE PIPE AND CULVERT EQUIPMENT 56PIPE LIFTER 57CULVERT PULLER 58MANHOLE RING SAFETY PLATFORM 59MANHOLE SHUTTERS 60MANHOLE RING LIFTER 61MANHOLE RING LIFTING EYES 61

PIPE STOPPERS 62VETTER MULTITEST STOPPER 63VETTER BLANK PIPE STOPPER 64VETTER OIL RESISTANT PIPE STOPPER 65VETTER PIPE TEST STOPPERS 66VETTER HIGH PRESSURE PIPE STOPPERS 67VETTER BYPASS STOPPER 68SAFE USE OF INFLATABLE PIPE STOPPER 69PIPE STOPPER ANCILLARIES 70ALUMINIUM AND MULTI-LOCK STEEL TEST PLUGS 71

SAFETY EQUIPMENT 72CROWCON GAS DETECTORS 73EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS 74FALL ARREST AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT 75HARNESS AND HARNESS KITS 76SAFETY LANYARDS 77ROPES AND ROPE GRABS 79

CASE STUDIES 80

INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the product brochure from MGF, the specialist provider of Excavation Safety Solutions to the construction industry. This brochure details the products and services we provide for our customers, comprising of excavation support systems and ancillary products, confined space entry equipment and pipe stoppers.

ABOUT USWith over 35 years of experience, MGF is a privately owned company whose primary focus is the provision of a fully engineered excavation support service. At MGF, we combine technical expertise and operational performance to ensure the highest levels of customer service. With a focus on developing and promoting industry best practice in excavation safety we aim to assist our customers in creating safe working environments for their employees.

OUR BUSINESS IS FOUNDEDON THREE CORE VALUES:

We provide service to the customer using wholly in-house resources:

• All staff are directly employed and with our substantial investment in training we have the expertise necessary in the specific sector.

• We provide national coverage through our network of fully facilitated Hire Centres with extensive fleet stocks ensuring both the quality and availability of equipment.

• We design and manufacture our entire shoring range in-house, providing in depth knowledge of in service product performance. Additionally, we are able to offer a bespoke manufacturing service to satisfy individual project requirements and provide added value solutions.

• We operate our own transport fleet yielding logistical control of our operations and the flexibility to respond rapidly to meet customer delivery requirements.

• Our engineering team provides a comprehensive temporary works design service in support of the hire and sale of our products.

CUSTOMER SERVICEAND SUPPORTThe hire and sale of our products is fully supported by our team of qualified engineers, experienced Technical SalesRepresentatives, hire desk and operational staff. Our Hire Centres provide the focal point for service delivery where our hire desk staff will be pleased to receive your enquiry.

Commitment to deliver exceptional customer service and support.

Innovation in products, processes, services and support.

Sustainability through long term investment for growth.

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Operating from our Hire Centres are a team of Technical Sales Representatives whose role is to provide the customer with cradle to grave project support including:

• Site visits to provide advice and assess requirements.

• Assisting in production of design briefs and managing the interface with Design Services.

• Providing equipment demonstrations and training sessions.

• Arranging access to the MGF Extranet online account management system.

To further support the customer in creating a safe working environment, MGF have introduced a Site Safety Pack which is issued to all new projects. This pack contains:

• 3D CAD Safe Systems of Work Installation Guides for our range of shoring products. These are produced on waterproof non-tear paper making them particularly suited for site conditions.

• Safe Systems of Work guidance booklet for Shoring Ancillaries.

In addition to the above, we have introduced our award winning DigitalAnimated Installation Guides. These three minute videos are particularly useful for customers delivering Tool Box Talk training sessions on the safe installation of excavation shoring and are available via our website and YouTube channel.

Assurance for MGF products and services is provided through the accreditation of MGF Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems to ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 respectively. Additionally, we maintain registration with Achilles UVDB, Verify, Link-Upand Constructionline Supplier portals.

BEST PRACTICEBy using the MGF service, customers can have the confidence that they have access to the latest best practice in excavation support. MGF chair the CPA Shoring Technology Interest Group and have recently authored the Good Practice Guide ‘Management of

Shoring in Excavations’. We sit on the Steering Group of TOPIC - Training on Plant in Construction and we are founding members of the Temporary Works Forum. We also work with a number of specialist providers, including CITB, for provision of training in excavation shoring.

DESIGN SERVICESMGF provide a comprehensive Temporary Works Design Service in support of the hire and sale of our shoring products. Our Engineering Team comprises 26 qualified civil, structural and mechanical engineers who produce some 4500 temporary works designs per year. The majority of design work is undertaken at Foundation House, our new Engineering Centre at Astley, Manchester. This capability is further enhanced through regionally based engineers who provide both design service and customer support.

MGF also provide a tendering and bespoke design service for major projects such as basement propping and other large scale excavations, assisting the customer to win business through the quality of our technical submissions.

MGF design process is managed through a paperless electronic

system with in-built quality, competence and compliance checks in accordance with industry best practice. In addition to detailed design calculations, our standard design deliverable is an Integrated Design and Installation Drawing which provides the customer with equipment layout, sequence for safe installation and residual risk register on a single drawing format.

MGF have sector leading digital engineering capability having achieved Level 2 Supply Chain BIM Compliance. MGF’s online CAD centre provides downloadable 2D and 3D CAD blocks as well as BIM Compliant Revit families (Revit, Sketch-Up, Auto CAD).

In addition to this product brochure, MGF provide a raft of information to support the customer which is available either in hard copy format or electronically via the Download Centre at www.mgf.ltd.uk.This information includes:

• Technical file - providing full technical detail of our products.

• Safe Systems of Work Guidance for installation of shoring equipment and ancillaries.

• Digital Animated Installation Guides - also available on YouTube.

WHY MGF - THE FACTS

• Specialist Supplier to the UK Construction Industry since 1981.

• Nationwide service available from 11 locations.

• Award winning Safe Systems of Work Guidance.

• In-house manufacture, transport and engineering service.

• Over 300 directly employed skilled staff.

• Developing, training and investing in civil engineering careers.

• Leaders in digital engineering.

• Dedicated technical sales and after care teams.

• Innovation at the heart of our operations.

• Online account management via the MGF Extranet.

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MGF SERVICEOUR SERVICE• Comprehensive coverage through our network of Hire Centres.

• Extensive stocks of modular shoring equipment, trench sheets and piles, confined space safety equipment and pipe stoppers.

• In-house product development, manufacture and transport.

• Full technical support and temporary works design service.

• Detailed installation guidance including 3D CAD drawings and 4D digital animations.

• On-site training and inspections.

• Online customer account management through the MGF Extranet.

• Full access to technical information via our Download Centre at www.mgf.ltd.uk

OUR HIRE NETWORK

North East

North West

Yorkshire

Midlands

East Anglia

Bristol

Exeter

London North

London City

THE BENEFITS• Providing customers with a one-stop shop for all excavation

safety requirements.

• Combining technical expertise and operational performance to ensure the highest levels of Customer Service.

• Accessing the latest excavation safety best practice to deliver risk managed solutions.

• Providing early scheme involvement for optimal scheme value.

• Innovating to satisfy Customer BIM requirements.

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MGF Box Systems provide a safe, easy to assemble,cost effective solution for excavations where controlof ground movement is non-critical.

The range includes robust steel Drag, Trench, Manhole and HighClearance boxes and Lightweight Aluminium boxes available in various sizes to suit the application.

FEATURES INCLUDE:• Pinned connections for ease of assembly• Telescopic struts for varying trench widths• 4 point lifting system for ease of handling

COMPATIBLE WITH MGF EXCAVATION SAFETY SYSTEMS INCLUDING:• Endsafe Panels and Struts• Edgesafe• Laddersafe• Davitsafe• Lifting and Extraction Chains

Full technical support and engineering temporary works design service available.

BOX SYSTEMS

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DRAG BOXESKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Two-sided mechanical trench shield system.

• For trenches up to 5.0m deep and 3.2m wide.

• High rates of production for utility pipes and services in non urban environments where ground is self-supporting.

• Designed to be installed by excavator using the excavate and place technique.

• Front cutting edge to ease forward movement, along pre-excavated trench.

• High clearance rear strut to accommodate laid service.

• ‘Hog-back’ struts available for increased clearance.

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionLength x Height

(mm)

Safe WorkingLoad

(kN/m2)

InternalWidth

(mm)

PanelThickness

(mm)

Box Weight

(kg)

ClearanceBelow Rear

Strut

(mm)

Trench Width

(mm)

LengthBetween

Struts

(mm)

3220 x 1460 Drag Box







40

30

30

40

30

20

20

600 - 3000

600 - 3000

600 - 3000

600 - 3000

600 - 3000

600 - 3000

600 - 3000

60

60

100

100

100

100

100

1004

2028

2612

3186

4720

5120

5920

790

1150

1072

1372

2258

1469

1500

720 - 3120

720 - 3120

800 - 3200

800 - 3200

800 - 3200

800 - 3200

800 - 3200

2590

2970

4220

4220

4220

6620

6620

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

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TRENCH BOXESKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Two-sided mechanical trench excavation support system.


• Normally selected for installing utility pipes and services where control of ground movement is non-critical.

• Designed to be installed by excavator using either the dig and push or excavate and place technique.

• Bottom cutting edge for ease of installation.

• Top panels available to increase excavation depth.


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.

InternalWidth

(mm)

PanelThickness

(mm)

Box Weight

(kg)

ClearanceBelow Rear

Strut

(mm)

Trench Width

(mm)

LengthBetween

Struts

(mm)

605 - 3625

605 - 3625

605 - 3625

605 - 3625

605 - 3625

600 - 3700

60

60

60

100

100

108

1270

970

690

2040

1420

4770

903

903

-

1225

-

2358

725 - 3745

725 - 3745

725 - 3745

805 - 3825

805 - 3825

820 - 3920

2716

2716

2716

3246

3246

3076


(mm)

Safe Working

Load

(kN/m2)

3000 x 2010 Base

3000 x 2010 LW Base

3000 x 1100 Top

3530 x 2462 Base

3530 x 1624 Top

3530 x 3910 Base

45

45

45

50

50

50

MaxDepth

(mm)

4190

4190

-

5710

-

7160

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MANHOLE BOXESKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Two-sided mechanical excavation support system.

• For excavations up to 5.8m deep and 4.3m wide.

• Normally selected for installing manholes, small chambers and tanks where control of ground movement is non-critical.

• Designed to be installed by excavator using either the dig and push or excavate and 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. Greater widths available - for details contact MGF.Box weight is for minimum strut lengths.

InternalWidth

(mm)

PanelThickness

(mm)

Box Weight

(kg)

ClearanceBelow Rear

Strut

(mm)

Panel ReturnWidth

(mm)

LengthBetween

Struts

(mm)

1880

1880

1880

2380

2380

2880

2880

3300

3300

4130

4130

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

100

100

100

100

908

1122

714

1540

938

1692

1018

2762

1996

3824

2964

810

810

-

923

-

923

-

1316

-

1300

-

550

550

550

670

670

670

670

912

912

1312

1312

1751

1751

1751

2251

2251

2751

2751

3251

3251

4151

4151


(mm)

Safe Working

Load

(kN/m2)

2000 x 1780 LW Base

2000 x 1780 Base

2000 x 1100 Top

2500 x 2020 Base

2500 x 1100 Top

3000 x 2020 Base

3000 x 1100 Top

3500 x 2562 Base

3500 x 1624 Top

4400 x 2562 Base

4400 x 1624 Top

45

45

45

45

45

45

45

45

45

45

45

MaxDepth

(mm)

3980

3980

-

4220

-

4220

-

5810

-

5810

-

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HIGH CLEARANCE TRENCH BOXESKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Two sided mechanical excavation

support system.

• Designed to be installed by an excavator using either dig and push or excavate and place techniques.

• High clearance struts for installation of large diameter pipes and tanks.

• System is generally suitable for trench depths of up to 5.0m, widths up to 12.0m, pipe lengths of up to 6.0m and a pipe OD of up to 2.6m.



(mm)

Max Depth

(mm)

Safe WorkingLoad

(kN/m2)

PanelThickness

(mm)

ApproxAssembled

Weight

(kg)

LengthBetween

Struts

(mm)

Clearance Between

Struts

(mm)

Trench Width

(mm)

7000 x 3000 Base

7000 x 2000 Top

5000

2000

40

40

150

150

6840 - 9660

4825 - 5373

3000

-

5960

6200

2400 - 5400

2400 - 5400

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

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ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOXESKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Lightweight two-sided mechanical excavation

support system.


• Normally selected for utility pipes and services where control of ground movement is non-critical and use of a small excavator is necessary.

• Designed to be installed using the excavate and place technique.


Max depth achievable using a box and 1 top. Box weight is for minimum strut lengths.Greater widths possible using strut adaptors - for details contact MGF.

InternalWidth

(mm)

PanelThickness

(mm)

Box Weight

(kg)

Clearance Below

Bottom Strut

(mm)

TrenchWidth

(mm)

LengthBetween

Struts

(mm)

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

60

60

60

60

60

60

310

216

356

244

402

272

825

-

825

-

825

-

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

1790

1790

2290

2290

2790

2790


(mm)

Safe Working

Load

(kN/m2)

2000 x 1450 Base

2000 x 970 Top

2500 x 1450 Base

2500 x 970 Top

3000 x 1450 Base

3000 x 970 Top

30

30

30

30

25

25

MaxDepth

(mm)

2420

2420

2420

2420

2420

2420

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ENDSAFE PANELSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Robust steel excavation panel system.

• Designed to safely support vertical soil faces at open ends of box and hydraulic waler systems where it is not possible to batter the soil back.

• Designed to be installed by excavator.

• For trench depths up to 4.8m deep and widths from 1.2m to 3.0m (panels can be used in both orientations).



(mm)

1800 x 1200

2400 x 1200

2400 x 1800

3000 x 2000

Safe WorkingLoad

(kN/m2)

45

45

45

45

Weight

(kg)

152

200

310

420

Min Edge Bearingon Panels &Waler Ends

(mm)

75

75

75

75

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KING POST AND PANELSSteel column king posts with steel in-fill panels are an ideal solution for single sided retaining walls or basement type excavations. Particularly suitable for sites 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• Designed and manufactured by MGF.

• Retained heights of up to 6.0m.

• Compatible with MGF Endsafe Panels giving standard panel widths from 1.8m to 3.0m.

• Bespoke panel size manufactured to customer requirements.

• Full technical support and engineering temporary works design service.

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MGF Hydraulic Walers and Struts are a two-sided hydraulic bracing system combining fixed length waler rails with hydraulic struts.

Designed for use with steel trench sheets to horizontally brace trenches for the safe installation of utilities.

Robust and simple to assemble with pinned connections, and 2 lifting points on each waler rail for ease of handling.

Compatible with MGF single-acting bucket pump, End Protection struts, Endsafe panels, lifting and restraining chains.


WALERS AND STRUTS

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WALERS AND STRUTSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• The range comprises medium and heavy duty steel waler rails and medium duty aluminium

waler rails available in various lengths to suit the application.

• 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 565mm and 3800mm.

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS - WALER

Safe WorkingLoad - Moment

(kNm)

12.7

12.7

12.7

19.3

19.3

31.4

40.5

40.5

40.5

18.6

18.6

18.6

18.6

18.6

Description

2.0m Medium Duty Steel Waler






3.0m Heavy Duty Steel Waler



1.5m Medium Duty Aluminium Waler





Max LengthBetween Struts

(mm)

1420

1920

2420

2920

3420

4370

2420

3420

4420

1010

1510

1910

2410

3310

Waler Weight

(kg)

70

88

97

112

129

180

100

133

166

18

24

30

36

47

Sheet to SheetWidth Range

(mm)

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

Length

(mm)

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

5000

3000

4000

5000

1500

2000

2500

3000

4000

Width

(mm)

83

83

83

93

93

116

108

108

108

100

100

100

100

100

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS - STRUTS

Description

600 Waler Cylinder

800 Waler Cylinder

250 Strut Extension

500 Strut Extension

1000 Strut Extension

Length

Min(mm)

550

800

250

500

1000

Safe WorkingLoad - Axial

(kN)

80

80

80

80

80

Weight

(kg)

13

18

5

10

20

Max(mm)

900

1400

-

-

-

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WALER END PROTECTION STRUTKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Telescopic strut to be used in combination with waler rails and trench sheets to safely support vertical

soil faces at the open ends of trench excavations where it is not possible to batter the soil back.

• Robust steel construction 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.

• Full technical support and engineering temporary works design service available.

Max(mm)

Length Inner + 500 Outer

Min(mm)

-

687

937

1187

1437

1637

-

1012

1262

1512

1762

1962


Description

550 Endsafe Outer Strut

634 Endsafe Inner Strut





AssembledWeight

(kg)

-

13

16

18

20

22

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HYDRAULIC BRACINGMGF hydraulic bracing systems are highly versatile and provide a suitable supportsolution for a large variety of applications.

RANGE• Manhole Brace with cofferdam spans of 1.7m to 6.0m.

• 203 UC Brace with cofferdam spans of 2.1m to 9.1m.




• Designed for use with steel trench sheets and sheet piles to form cofferdams of various sizes and shapes.

• When combined with MGF bracing struts any size of excavation can be supported.

• Robust and simple to assemble with bolted connections and a pin and clip arrangement.

• Hydraulic cylinders are included in each brace leg to allow fine adjustment of frame size.

• Lifting / restraining lugs on each component for ease of handling.

• Brace leg extensions can also be used as waler rails for large trenches and wall support.

• Compatible with MGF pump units, lifting chains and restraining chains.

• Full technical support and engineering temporary works design service available.

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Max(mm)

Length Sheet to Sheet

Min(mm)

1730

2192

1375

1943

2973

2973

3573

3573

4863

4863

2617

3703

2005

3143

4173

4173

4773

4773

6063

6063

MANHOLE BRACEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Four sided hydraulic brace.

• For smaller cofferdams in sizes ranging from 1.7m to 6.0m for construction of manholes, pits and tanks.

• Hydraulic cylinder incorporated in each brace leg for adjustment of frame size.


Description

120 Series Manhole Brace 1700 - 2500







Hydraulic Type

Single Acting

Single Acting

Double Acting

Double Acting

Single Acting

Double Acting

Single Acting

Double Acting

Single Acting

Double Acting

Ram WorkingLoad-Axial

(kN)

80

70

120

120

70

100

70

100

70

100

Weight

(kg)

120

172

146

200

312

312

341

341

500

500

Compatiblewith

200 Series

200 Series

200 Series

200 Series

120/150 Series

120/150 Series

120/150 Series

120/150 Series

120/150 Series

120/150 Series

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MGF 203 UC BRACEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Light to medium duty UC brace for cofferdams in sizes ranging from 2.1m - 9.1m.

• Larger sizes possible when combined with MGF 200 and 300 series bracing struts.

• Double acting hydraulic power pack combines with a range of fixed length extensions to form brace leg.


External Sheet to SheetDimensions

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

Working Range

Min(m)

2.1

3.1

4.1

5.1

6.1

7.1

8.1

Leg Weight

(kg)

352

474

560

646

732

854

940

Max(m)

3.1

4.1

5.1

6.1

7.1

8.1

9.1

(m)

20

MGF 254 UC BRACEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Medium duty UC brace for cofferdams in sizes ranging from 2.6m - 13.6m.

• Larger sizes possible when combined with MGF 200 and 300 series bracing struts.




3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Working Range

Min(m)

2.6

3.6

4.6

5.6

6.6

7.6

8.6

9.6

10.6

11.6

12.6

Leg Weight

(kg)

508

684

798

911

1018

1125

1239

1346

1459

1642

1742

Max(m)

3.6

4.6

5.6

6.6

7.6

8.6

9.6

10.6

11.6

12.6

13.6

(m)

21

MGF 305 UC BRACEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Heavy duty UC brace for cofferdams in sizes ranging from 1.9m - 15.5m.

• Larger sizes possible when combined with MGF 200, 300, 400 and 600 series bracing struts.


• Compatible with MGF 254 UC and 406 UC brace.



2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Working Range

Min(m)

1.9

2.9

3.9

4.9

5.9

6.9

7.9

8.9

9.9

10.9

11.9

12.9

13.9

14.9

Leg Weight

(kg)

613

903

1193

1362

1652

1705

1749

2039

2329

2498

2788

2841

2885

3175

Max(m)

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

14.5

15.5

(m)

22

MGF 406 UC BRACEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Robust heavy duty UC brace for cofferdams in

sizes ranging from 2.9m - 20.7m.

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


• Compatible with MGF 305 UC brace.



3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

14.5

15.5

16.5

17.5

18.5

19.5

20.5

Working Range

Min(m)

2.9

3.9

4.9

5.9

6.9

7.9

8.9

9.9

10.9

11.9

12.9

13.9

14.9

15.9

16.9

17.9

18.9

19.9

Leg Weight

(kg)

1712

2220

2580

2940

3300

3661

4021

4528

4889

5249

5461

5969

6329

6689

7187

7548

7908

8277

Max(m)

3.7

4.7

5.7

6.7

7.7

8.7

9.7

10.7

11.7

12.7

13.7

14.7

15.7

16.7

17.7

18.7

19.7

20.7

(m)

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BRACING STRUTSHighly versatile, simple to assemble range of medium and heavy duty bracing struts, for raking, horizontal and knee brace propping applications to steel, masonry andconcrete structures.

RANGE• 200 Series Strut, square section with a 60 tonne capacity and maximum span of 11.9m.

• 300 Series Strut, square section with a 60 tonne capacity and maximum span of 17.9m.

• 400 Series Strut, square section with a 250 tonne capacity and maximum span of 24.5m.

• 600 Series Strut, circular section with a 250 tonne capacity and maximum span of 30.7m.

• 1000 Series Strut, circular section with a 250 tonne capacity and maximum span of 45.3m.

Fully compatible with MGF UC Brace and other bespoke manufactured systems.

Each strut comprises either a mechanical screw jack or double acting hydraulic cylinder for fine adjustment with fixed length extensions available in 0.5m length increments.

Various end details and support brackets, including swivels, cleats and shear stops allow props to be configured in any plane. Lifting lugs on each strut component allow ease of handling.

Compatible with MGF pump units, heavy duty trench sheets and steel piles, lifting and restraining chains.


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MGF 200 SERIES STRUTKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Medium duty strut system with either 54 tonne mechanical screw

jack or 60 tonne double acting hydraulic cylinder.

• Operating range from 1.1m - 11.9m.

• Compatible with MGF 203 UC, 254 UC and 305 UC Brace systems.


External Length

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

(m)

54 Tonne Mechanical Jack

Min(m)

1.1

2.1

3.1

4.1

5.1

6.1

7.1

8.1

9.1

10.1

11.1

Length

Max(m)

1.9

2.9

3.9

4.9

5.9

6.9

7.9

8.9

9.9

10.9

11.9

(kg)

197

273

321

370

420

465

541

593

667

717

736

Weight

60 Tonne Hydraulic Cylinder

Min(m)

1.2

2.2

3.2

4.2

5.2

6.2

7.2

8.2

9.2

10.2

11.2

Length

Max(m)

1.8

2.8

3.8

4.8

5.8

6.8

7.8

8.8

9.8

10.8

11.8

(kg)

405

481

529

578

628

673

749

801

875

925

944

Weight

25

MGF 300 SERIES STRUTKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Medium duty strut system with either 54 tonne mechanical screw

jack or 60 tonne double acting hydraulic cylinder.

• Operating range from 1.1m - 17.9m.

• Compatible with MGF 203 UC, 254 UC, 305 UC and 406 UC brace systems.


External Length

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

14.5

15.5

16.5

17.5

(m)

54 Tonne Mechanical Jack

Min(m)

1.1

2.1

3.1

4.1

5.1

6.1

7.1

8.1

9.1

10.1

11.1

12.1

13.1

14.1

15.1

16.1

17.1

Length

Max(m)

1.9

2.9

3.9

4.9

5.9

6.9

7.9

8.9

9.9

10.9

11.9

12.9

13.9

14.9

15.9

16.9

17.9

(kg)

197

360

477

585

748

852

1015

1132

1240

1412

1520

1625

1742

1850

2022

2072

2235

Weight


Min(m)

1.2

2.2

3.2

4.2

5.2

6.2

7.2

8.2

9.2

10.2

11.2

12.2

13.2

14.2

15.2

16.2

17.2

Length

Max(m)

1.8

2.8

3.8

4.8

5.8

6.8

7.8

8.8

9.8

10.8

11.8

12.8

13.8

14.8

15.8

16.8

17.8

(kg)

372

535

652

778

923

1027

1190

1307

1415

1587

1695

1800

1917

2025

2197

2247

2410

Weight

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MGF 400 SERIES STRUTKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Heavy duty strut system with either 125 tonne or 250 tonne double acting hydraulic cylinder.

• Operating range from 1.5m to 24.5m.

• Compatible with MGF 305 UC and 406 UC brace systems.


External Length

2.5

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

(m)


Min(m)

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

14.5

15.5

16.5

17.5

18.5

19.5

20.5

21.5

22.5

23.5

Length

Max(m)

2.3

3.3

4.3

5.3

6.3

7.3

8.3

9.3

10.3

11.3

12.3

13.3

14.3

15.3

16.3

17.3

18.3

19.3

20.3

21.3

22.3

23.3

24.3

(kg)

1047

1357

1552

1744

1936

2130

2320

2512

2822

3017

3209

3405

3600

3979

3984

4178

4368

4560

4875

5067

5261

5442

5828

Weight


Min(m)

1.7

2.7

3.7

4.7

5.7

6.7

7.7

8.7

9.7

10.7

11.7

12.7

13.7

14.7

15.7

16.7

17.7

18.7

19.7

20.7

21.7

22.7

23.7

Length

Max(m)

2.5

3.5

4.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10.5

11.5

12.5

13.5

14.5

15.5

16.5

17.5

18.5

19.5

20.5

21.5

22.5

23.5

24.5

(kg)

1716

2026

2221

2412

2605

2799

2989

3181

3491

3686

3878

4074

4269

4648

4653

4847

5037

5229

5544

5736

5930

6111

6497

Weight

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MGF 600 SERIES STRUTKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Heavy duty strut system with 250

tonne double acting hydraulic cylinder.

• Suitable for spans of 14.9m - 30.7m.



External Length

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

(m)


Min(m)

14.9

15.9

16.9

17.9

18.9

19.9

20.9

21.9

22.9

23.9

24.9

25.9

26.9

27.9

28.9

29.9

Length

Max(m)

15.7

16.7

17.7

18.7

19.7

20.7

21.7

22.7

23.7

24.7

25.7

26.7

27.7

28.7

29.7

30.7

(kg)

5580

6060

6540

6634

6705

7185

7495

7260

7830

8140

8314

8385

8314

8794

8940

9250

Weight

28

MGF 1000 SERIES STRUTKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Heavy duty strut system with 250 tonne

double acting hydraulic cylinder.

• Suitable for spans of 15.5m - 45.3m.



External Length

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

(m)


Min(m)

15.5

16.5

17.5

18.5

19.5

20.5

21.5

22.5

23.5

24.5

25.5

26.5

27.5

28.5

29.5

30.5

31.5

32.5

33.5

34.5

35.5

36.5

37.5

38.5

39.5

40.5

41.5

42.5

43.5

44.5

Length

Max(m)

16.3

17.3

18.3

19.3

20.3

21.3

22.3

23.3

24.3

25.3

26.3

27.3

28.3

29.3

30.3

31.3

32.3

33.3

34.3

35.3

36.3

37.3

38.3

39.3

40.3

41.3

42.3

43.3

44.3

45.3

(kg)

8267

8457

8647

8837

9027

10462

10652

10842

11032

11222

11416

11606

11796

11986

12176

12370

12560

12750

14181

14371

13324

14755

14945

15135

15325

15519

15709

15899

17330

17520

Weight

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TRENCH SHEETS, PILES AND ANCILLARIES

Our nationwide network of depots provides acomprehensive and highly reactive service for the supply of hot and cold rolled piling products.

We stock an extensive range of hot rolled U Piles including Arcelor Mittal and Hoesch, making us the largest independent stockist in the UK.

Cold rolled products are manufactured at our Yorkshire facility and can be delivered directly to site from production through our in-house haulage services.

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COLD ROLLED TRENCH SHEETSMGF stock an extensive range of overlapping and interlocking trench sheets which are available for hire or sale.

• Technical support and design service available. • Re-rolling and refurbishment service.

• Galvanising service. • Clutch sealing service.


Steel Grade

S235

S275

S275

S275

S275

S355

S235

S275

S275

S275

Profile

Overlapping

Standard 235

Standard 275

FKD 400/6

KKD 600/6

KKD 600/8

ER 750/8

Interlocking

*L8

*FLP 600/3.5

FLP 600/6

FLP 700/8

B

(mm)

330

330

400

600

600

742

430

600

600

600

H

(mm)

35

35

50

78

80

94

38

128

130

150

T

(mm)

3.5

3.5

6.0

6.0

8.0

8.0

3.5

3.5

6.0

8.0

Weight

(kg/m)

11.4

11.4

22.1

37.5

50.0

53.6

14.4

23.1

38.8

61.9

Weight

(kg/m2)

34.4

34.4

55.3

62.5

83.3

72.2

33.2

38.5

64.6

88.5

SectionModulus Z

(cm3/m)

45.7

45.7

98.8

184.0

242.0

254.0

52.3

183.0

306.0

539.6

MomentCapacity

(kNm/m)

7.3

9.3

19.0

33.7

43.4

66.0

9.1

33.5

56.0

98.8

*Sale only

T

T TT T

THHHHHH

FLP L8

Interlocking

Overlapping

ER KKD FKD STD LAP

B B B B B B

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HOT ROLLED U PILESMGF stock an extensive range of interlocking sheet piles which are available for hire or sale.

• Technical support and design service available.

• Painting, galvanising and clutch sealing service.

• Range of steel grades, sections and lengths available to meet strength and driveability requirements.

• Range of corner piles for closed cofferdam solutions.

MGF CORNER PILESMGF corner piles (suitable for corners and junctions) are fully compliant European and Asian sheet pile interlocks.


B

(mm)

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

600

Profile

MGF IIW (S390GP)

MGF IIIW (S390GP)

MGF IVW (S390GP)

MGF L601 (S355GP)

MGF L602 (S355GP)

MGF L603 (S355GP)

MGF L604 (S355GP)

MGF L605 (S355GP)

MGF L606 (S355GP)

MGF L607 (S355GP)

GU 7N (S390GP)

GU 8N (S390GP)

GU 13N (S390GP)

GU 16N (S390GP)

GU 18N (S390GP)

GU 21N (S390GP)

GU 23N (S390GP)

PU 28-1 (S390GP)

PU 32 (S390GP)

H

(mm)

260

360

420

310

310

310

380

420

435

452

310

312

418

430

430

450

450

452

452

T

(mm)

10.3

13.4

18.0

7.5

8.2

9.7

10.0

12.5

14.4

19.0

6.5

7.5

9.0

10.2

11.2

11.1

13.1

14.2

19.5

S

(mm)

8.0

9.0

10.3

6.4

8.0

8.2

9.0

9.0

9.2

10.6

6.4

7.1

7.4

8.4

9.0

9.0

10.0

9.7

11.0

Weight

(kg/m)

61.8

81.6

106.0

46.8

53.4

64.8

73.8

83.5

94.2

114.0

44.1

48.5

59.9

72.6

76.9

81.9

90.4

97.4

114.1

Weight

(kg/m2)

103.0

136.0

177.0

78.0

89.0

108.0

123.0

139.2

157.0

190.0

73.5

80.9

99.8

121.0

128.2

136.5

150.7

162.3

190.2

Momentof Inertia

(cm4/m)

13000

32400

56700

115270

12870

18600

30400

42420

54375

72320

10450

12010

26590

35950

38650

46380

52510

60850

72320

ElasticSection

Modulus

(cm3/m)

1000

1800

2700

745

830

1200

1600

2020

2500

3200

675

770

1270

1670

1800

2060

2335

2680

3200

PlasticSection

Modulus

(cm3/m)

1141

2080

3119

836

964

1300

1862

2340

2820

3620

825

935

1535

1988

2134

2422

2735

3087

3687

ClassEC3:

Part 5

2

2

2

3

2

3

3

2

2

2

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

32

HB

T

S

WALER AND TIE BACK SYSTEMSMGF’s Waler and Tie Back System is ideally to be used as bankside protection for Canals, Rivers and Marinas. Supplied as a combination of L8 trench sheets, waler rails and tie back rods, the system can be used in different configurations depending on the site and ground conditions.

Sheets and components can be galvanised on request.


Effective Width Per

Sheet

(mm)

430

3888

Item

Interlocking L8 Sheet*

Tie Back Waler Rail*

Thickness

(mm)

3.5

3.0

Weight

(kg/m)

14.6

5.4

SectionModulus

(cm3)

22.8

4.3

Moment ofInertia

(cm4)

42.8

8.4

Sectional Area

(cm2)

18.5

6.8

Steel Grade

S235

S275

*Sale only

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PILING FRAMES AND TRESTLESFor applications that demand accuracy of sheet or pile installation. These products can be used in conjunction with suitable waler or brace systems to increase productivity and control ground movement.

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.

GUIDE RAILS AND TRESTLES• Can accommodate sheet / pile lengths up to approx 10.0m.

• Modular rail lengths up to approx 10.0m available.

• Variety of spacers, fittings, etc. to suit most sheet / pile sections.

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ANCILLARIESPITCHINGSHACKLE

DRIVING CAP

PITCHING SHACKLES• Designed for safe pitching of steel trench sheets and piles.

• Range of shackles to suit MGF sheets and piles.

• Fitted with certified D shackles for attachment to appropriate lifting chains.

• Secondary safety ring and rope to prevent unintended release of sheet.

• Not to be used for extracting sheets.

DRIVING CAPS• Improved driveability.

• Reduces end damage to sheets / piles.

EXTRACTORS• Designed for safe extraction of trench sheets and sheet piles.

• Range of extractors to suit duty.

• Fitted with certified D shackles for attachment to appropriate lifting chain.

• Secondary safety clip to prevent unintended release of sheet.

• Not to be used for pitching of sheets.

Driving Caps

Extractor


Weight

(kg)

10

14

19

19

19

43

Description / Trench Sheet

Standard Driving Cap

FKD 400/6 Driving Cap

KKD 600/6 & 600/8 Driving Cap

FLP 600/3.5 & 600/6 Driving Cap

L8 Driving Cap

U Pile Driving Cap

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ANCILLARIES CONT.TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS - EXTRACTOR

Safe WorkingLoad

(kg)

2000

6000

Description

2t Extractor

6t Extractor

Width(mm)

Depth(mm)

Jaw Dimensions Weight

(kg)

23

27

Pin Diameter

(mm)

20

38

Compatible With

Standard / L8 /FKD

KKD / ER / FLP /Steel Piles

220

220

20

20

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS - PITCHING SHACKLE

Safe WorkingLoad

(kg)

2000

3000

6000

Description

2t Pitching Shackle

3t Pitching Shackle

6t Pitching Shackle

Width(mm)

Depth(mm)

Jaw Dimensions Weight

(kg)

22

24

26

Pin Diameter

(mm)

20

30

35

Compatible With

Standard / L8

FKD

KKD / ER / FLP /Steel Piles

220

220

220

20

20

20

EXTRACTOR

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MGF have introduced an innovative rangeof excavation safety products to assistthe customer in creating a safe workingenvironment.

EDGESAFELightweight temporary edge protection panels.

LADDERSAFEGated pole ladder access platform.

STAIRSAFECompact single person temporary stair access system.

DAVITSAFEDemountable davit fall arrest and rescue recovery system.

View the MGF awardwinning 3D animatedinstallation and extractionsafety guidance videos.

SHORINGSAFETY

PRODUCTS

37

EDGESAFEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Temporary edge protection panels.

• Complies with BS EN 13374(2004) Class A temporary edge protection systems.

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

• Lightweight and simple to install by hand.

• Various panel lengths allow for flexibility.

• Integrated kick board.


Description

500 Edgesafe Panel

1000 Edgesafe Panel

2000 Edgesafe Panel

2500 Edgesafe Panel

3000 Edgesafe Panel

3500 Edgesafe Panel

Length

(mm)

500

1000

2000

2500

3000

3500

Weight

(kg)

8

13

20

25

31

38

38

LADDERSAFEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Gated pole ladder access platform.

• Complies with BS EN 13374(2004) Class A temporary edge protection systems.

• Compatible with MGF box systems, steel trench sheets (excluding standard, FLP and L8 sheets) and steel piles.

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

• Interchangeable ladder attachment pole for access from either side.

• Platform extension to suit braced cofferdams.


Description

Type 1 Laddersafe

Type 2 Laddersafe

Type 3 Laddersafe

Weight

(kg)

156

166

277

Compatible With

Trench Boxes / Trench Sheets

Drag Boxes

Steel Sheet U Piles

39

STAIRSAFEKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Compact single person temporary stair access system.

• Complies with BS EN 12811:1(2003) Temporary works equipment - scaffold design.

• Designed for use with MGF Laddersafe platform - connection with simple hook and chain detail.

• 2 component system for range of heights and footing details.

• Longer lengths available on request.


Weight

(kg)

227

275

366

416

Description

2.5m Stairsafe

3.5m Stairsafe

4.5m Stairsafe

5.5m Stairsafe

Min(mm)

Max(mm)

Height Formation to Platform

2700

3700

4800

5800

2300

3200

4200

5100

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DAVITSAFE (S)KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Heavy duty steel davit system, for use with full range of MGF products.

• For use with MGF RGA4 fall arrest and recovery winch.

• Standard version with single piece pillar for excavator or crane lifting.

• Lightweight version with two piece pillar suitable for manual installation.

• Complies with BS EN 795 Class B.


TotalAssembled

(kg)

150

154

101

Version

Standard Type 1

Standard Type 2

Lightweight

Weight

Davit Clamp(kg)

80

84

25

Davit(kg)

50

50

26 + 30

Davit Arm(kg)

20

20

20

Compatible With

Steel Box Systems KKD & ER Trench Sheets

Steel Piles


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DAVITSAFE (A)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 and ER trench sheets.

• Lightweight aluminium construction for manual installation.

• Complies with BS EN 795 Class B.


TotalAssembled

(kg)

38

Version

Aluminium

Weight

Davit Clamp(kg)

18

Davit(kg)

8

Davit Arm(kg)

12

Compatible With


42

SHORINGANCILLARIES

43

RESTRAINING CHAINSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Range of restraining or hanging chains for vertical support of MGF Waler and Brace Systems.

• Manufactured from Grade 8 certified components.

• Required for support of equipment during installation and removal, and in event of system failure.

• Not to be used for lifting or extracting.


Product Description

Standard Duty - Hook Type

Standard Duty - Shackle Type

Heavy Duty - Hook Type

Heavy Duty - Shackle Type

Load Capacity

(t)

2.0

2.0

3.1

3.1

Length

(m)

2.5

2.5

2.5 / 5.0 / 7.0

0.5 / 2.5 / 5.0 / 7.0

Weight

(kg)

9.0

9.0

14 / 25 / 34

4.0 / 14 / 25 / 34

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LIFTING CHAINSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Range of single, 2-leg and 4-leg lifting chains.

• Inspected and certified in accordance with LOLER.

• Load capacities from 5.0 to 10.0 tonnes.

• Leg lengths from 2.5m to 5.0m.

• Bespoke chains made to order.

• Not to be used for extracting or snatching.


Product Description

Standard Duty 2 - Leg Chain

Standard Duty 4 - Leg Chain

Long Leg Standard Duty 4 - Leg Chain

Heavy Duty 2 - Leg Chain

Single Leg Swivel Chain

Safe Working Load

(t)

6.3

6.7

6.7

10

5.3

Includes ShorteningClutches

-

-

Yes

Yes

-

Length

(m)

2.5

2.5

5.0

5.0

0.8

Weight

(kg)

21

32

60

39

11

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EXTRACTION CHAINSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• For extracting or releasing MGF boxes and sheets within confines of the excavation.

• Inspected and certified in accordance with LOLER.

• Not to be used for general lifting.


Product Description

Standard Duty

Heavy Duty

Load Capacity

(t)

12.5

19.0

Length

(m)

0.8

0.8

Weight

(kg)

26

30

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HYDRAULIC PUMPS

• For extending and retracting struts and braces.

• Manual single and double acting bucket pumps.

• Suitable for waler cylinders and lighter duty bracing systems.

• Motorised double acting pumps.

• Suitable for heavy duty hydraulic braces and struts.

• Diesel, Battery and 110v Generator options available.

• Hydraulic hoses with quick release couplings supplied in 3.0m, 6.0m and 10.0m lengths.

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GROUND GUARDSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Rapid, re-locatable access and ground protection system.

• Maximum vehicle weights up to 60 tonnes.

• 100% recycled polyethylene.

• Lightweight 12.7mm thick sheets with roadway tread and walkway tread options.


Size

8’ x 4’ (2.4m x 1.2m)

8’ x 3’ (2.4m x 0.9m)

Weight

(kg)

39

29

Max Vehicle Weight

(tonnes)

60

37

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ROAD PLATESKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Road plates available in either plain steel or with anti-skid surfacing.

• Standard size 2.4m x 1.2m x 18mm.

• Anti-skid surfacing approved under the Highways Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS).


Size

2.4m x 1.2m x 18mm

1.2m x 1.2m x 18mm

Weight

(kg)

365

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WOODEN POLE LADDERSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Available in lengths from 4.0m - 10.0m.

• Manufactured in accordance with BS1129.

• Hardwood rungs reinforced with metal tie rods for added safety.

• Sale only item.

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LIGHTWEIGHTUTILITY SHORING

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VERTISHOREKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Lightweight aluminium hydraulic vertical bracing system.

• For small trenches in self-supporting ground.

• Installed from ground level without need to enter unsupported excavation.

• Used directly against soil face or with ply or plastic sheets to prevent localised ingress of debris.

• Suitable for trenches up to 2.0m deep and 1.8m wide.

• Can be used as a lightweight waler system in conjunction with trench sheets.


Description

MGF 1500 Vertishore

MGF 2000 Vertishore

Size / Depth

(m)

1.5

2.0

Max HorizontalSpacing

1.5

1.5

Safe Working Load

(kN)

20

20

Assembled Weight

(kg)

28

35

(m)

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ALUMINIUM WALERSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Simple to assemble, two sided, hydraulic bracing system designed to be used

with steel trench sheets to horizontally brace small trenches for the safe installation of utilities.

• Aluminium waler rails available in various lengths to suit the application.

• 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 565mm and 3800mm.


Safe WorkingLoad - Moment

(kNm)

18.6

18.6

18.6

18.6

18.6

Description

1.5m Aluminium Waler





Max LengthBetween Struts

(mm)

1010

1510

1910

2410

3310

Weight

(kg)

18

24

30

36

47

Sheet to SheetWidth Range

(mm)

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

565 - 3800

Length

(mm)

1500

2000

2500

3000

4000

Width

(mm)

100

100

100

100

100

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ALUMINIUM TRENCH BOXKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Lightweight two-sided mechanical excavation support system.


• Normally selected for utility pipes and services where control of ground movement is non-critical and use of a small excavator is necessary.

• Designed to be installed using the excavate and place technique.


Maximum depth of 2.4m achievable with base and top box. Box weight is for minimum strut lengths.

InternalWidth

(mm)

PanelThickness

(mm)

Box Weight

(kg)

ClearanceBelow Rear

Strut

(mm)

TrenchWidth

(mm)

LengthBetween

Struts

(mm)

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

735 - 1635

60

60

60

60

60

60

310

216

356

244

402

272

825

-

825

-

825

-

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

855 - 1755

1790

1790

2290

2290

2790

2790


(mm)

Safe Working

Load

(kN/m2)

2000 x 1450 Base

2000 x 970 Top

2500 x 1450 Base

2500 x 970 Top

3000 x 1450 Base

3000 x 970 Top

30

30

30

30

25

25

MaxDepth

(mm)

2420

2420

2420

2420

2420

2420

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TRENCH STRUTSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Robust steel struts for small trench applications.

• 4 sizes from 0.3m to 1.7m.

• Pinned with screw thread for fine adjustment.

• Positive fixing with spiked end plates.


Strut Type

0

1

2

3

Length

Min(m)

0.3

0.5

0.7

1.0

Safe WorkingLoad-Axial

(kN)

30

30

30

30

Max(m)

0.5

0.7

1.1

1.7

Weight

(kg)

4.0

5.8

7.7

11.0

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TELESCOPIC PROPSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Robust steel props for general application.

• 4 sizes from 1.0m to 4.9m.

• Pinned with screw thread for fine adjustment.


Prop Type

0

1

2

4

Length

Min(m)

1.0

1.8

2.0

3.2

Safe WorkingLoad-Axial

(kN)

20

18

16

8.0

Max(m)

1.8

3.1

3.3

4.9

Weight

(kg)

11.3

16.3

17.5

23.8

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CONCRETE PIPEAND CULVERTEQUIPMENT

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PIPE LIFTERKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• The Pipe Lifter is a high capacity excavator quick hitch

attachment for safe and rapid handling and laying of concrete pipes.

• Suitable for concrete pipes in range from 300mm to 1200mm nominal diameter.

• 30° tilt for guiding pipes into position.

• Avoids need to access wagon bed during unloading.

• Avoids need for ground workers in the trench during pipe installation.

COMPATIBLE WITH:Pipe Lifter: Geith Quick Coupler: QC65H, QH65M, QC80H, QH80M (H)(M), QH100 (H)(M).

Miller Quick Hitch: Range 4,5,6,7,8 and 9.

Hill TEFRA Quick Coupler: Size Class 13t, 16t, 21t, 25t, 30t and 35t.

Other hitch types available on request.


Safe Working Load (kg)

Pipe Nominal Diameter (mm)

Max Pipe Length (mm)

Pipelifter Weight (kg)

Height (mm)

Length (mm)

Pipe Lifter

3700

300 - 1200

2500

600

1600

1530

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CULVERT PULLERMotorised Pullers offer a powerful, fast and safe method of installing pre-cast culvert units and large diameter pipes with the accuracy needed to achieve specified joint tolerances.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Various sizes capable of pulling units up to 30 tonnes each.

• Variety of pulling beams and fittings 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 SAFETY PLATFORMKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• For safe access when placing concrete for manhole surrounds.

• Robust steel construction with integrated double hand rail, safety gate and pole ladder support post.

• Reduces concrete wastage and prevents spill onto benching.


Manhole Ring Nominal Diameter

(mm)

1050

1200

1350

1500

1800

2100

2400

Platform Diameter

(mm)

1210

1380

1540

1700

2030

2350

2680

Weight

(kg)

240

270

220

260

340

420

515

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MANHOLE SHUTTERSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Pre-formed steel shutters for forming nominal concrete surround to manholes.

• 3 panel sizes combine for manhole ring nominal diameters from 675mm to 2700mm.

• 2 panel heights of 900mm and 1800mm.

• Rapid assembly using simple pin and wedge systems.

• Manhole Shutter range can be extended upon request but suitable strapping / support is required.


900A

1520

41

Height ofPanel

(mm)

Length ofPanel (mm)

Weight (kg)

900B

640

22

900C

300

15

1800A

1520

81

1800B

640

43

1800C

300

29


Panel Combination forNominal 150mm Concrete

Surround

ManholeRing

NominalDiameter

(mm)

675

900

1050

1200

1350

1500

1800

2100

2400

2700

Concrete Volume

(m3)

A

1

2

3

3

3

4

4

3

6

6

B

3

1

0

1

2

0

2

5

0

2

C

0

2

1

1

0

1

0

2

1

0

900 H

0.41

0.50

0.58

0.65

0.72

0.79

1.12

1.06

1.20

1.34

1800H

0.82

1.01

1.15

1.30

1.43

1.58

1.85

2.12

2.40

2.67

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MANHOLE RING LIFTER

MANHOLE RING LIFTING EYES

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• High capacity, easily adjustable grab for lifting of

manhole rings.

• Suitable for manhole rings of 900mm to 1800mm nominal diameter.

• Attaches to lifting point on excavator.

• Avoids need to access wagon bed during off loading.

• Requires only excavator driver to operate.

• Safe working load 2500kg.

• Ring Lifter weight 95kg.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Range of sizes to suit most pre-cast units.

• Quick and easy to use.

• Sale only item.


Pin Diameter

(mm)

32

35

Safe Working Load

(t)

1.25

2.00

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PIPE STOPPERS

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VETTER MULTITEST STOPPERKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Highly versatile and durable pipe stopper.

• Rapid and reliable pipe sealing and testing.

• Designed for standard air test of 100mm of water over air.

• Maximum inflation pressure must not be exceeded.


Range

(mm)

300 / 400

400 / 500

500 / 600

600 / 700

700 / 800

800 / 900

900 / 1050

Max Inflation Pressure

(bar)

Inside Pipeline

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

Outside Pipeline

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Working Diameter

(mm)

Min

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

Max

400

500

600

700

800

900

1050

Weight

(kg)

2

3

4

5

6

7

9

Length

(mm)

250

250

250

250

250

250

250

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VETTER BLANK PIPE STOPPERKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Durable construction expandable pipe stopper.

• Rapid and reliable pipe sealing.

• Pipe internal diameters from 25mm to 2000mm.

• Maximum inflation and back pressure must not be exceeded.


Range

25 / 40

40 / 70

70 / 150

100 / 200

150 / 300

200 / 400

200 / 500

300 / 600

500 / 800

600 / 1000

500 / 1000

600 / 1200

800 / 1400

1400 / 1700

1700 / 2000


(bar)

InsidePipeline

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.5

0.5

OutsidePipeline

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.2

0.2

AirRequirement

Approx(litres)

0.7

2.5

13.3

40

87

224

329

507

2135

3465

1525

2475

3125

8700

9000

Weight

(kg)

0.15

0.2

0.5

1.2

1.9

2.8

5.0

7.0

17.0

25.0

17.0

25.0

41.0

55.0

59.0

Max Back Pressure

(bar)

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.2

0.2

TotalLength

(mm)

175

215

345

555

505

700

795

780

1155

1365

1155

1365

1855

2150

2300

CylinderLength

(mm)

115

155

300

510

460

650

750

735

1110

1320

1110

1320

1810

1900

1900

PipeDiameter

(mm)

25 - 40

40 - 70

70 - 150

100 - 200

150 - 300

200 - 400

200 - 500

300 - 600

500 - 800

600 - 1000

500 - 1000

600 - 1200

800 - 1400

1400 - 1700

1700 - 2000

DiameterApprox

(mm)

21

37

68

90

145

195

195

295

450

580

450

580

785

1350

1620

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VETTER OIL RESISTANTPIPE STOPPERKEY PRODUCT FEATURES

• Chloroprene rubber provides increased resistance to chemicals (e.g. mineral and heating oils).

• Rapid and reliable pipe sealing.


• Optional integrated inflation hose.



Range

70 / 150

150 / 300

300 / 600

600 / 1200


(bar)

InsidePipeline

2.5

2.5

2.5

1.5

OutsidePipeline

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

AirRequirement

Approx(litres)

14

80

508

2475

Weight

(kg)

0.6

2.5

7.3

27.0

Max Back Pressure

(bar)

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.5

TotalLength

(mm)

345

510

780

1365

CylinderLength

(mm)

300

465

735

1320

PipeDiameter

(mm)

70 / 150

150 / 300

300 / 600

600 / 1200

DiameterApprox

(mm)

68

145

295

580

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VETTER PIPE TEST STOPPERSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Durable construction expandable pipe test stopper.

• For sealing tests to DIN EN 1610 with air or water.


• Maximum inflation and test / back pressure must not be exceeded.


Range

70 / 150

100 / 200

150 / 300

200 / 400

200 / 500

300 / 600

500 / 800

600 / 1000

500 / 1000

600 / 1200

800 / 1400

1400 / 1700

1700 / 2000


(bar)

InsidePipeline

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.5

0.5

OutsidePipeline

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.2

0.2

AirRequirement

Approx(litres)

14

40

87

225

333

471

2065 - 2135

3395 - 3430

1475 - 1525

2425 - 2450

3075 - 3100

8670 - 8685

8775 - 8888

Weight

(kg)

1.7

2.8

5.8

8.0

7.0 - 9.0

11.0 - 12.0

27.0 - 36.0

33.5 - 42.0

27.0 - 36.0

33.5 - 45.0

55.0 - 69.0

62.5 - 70.0

62.5 - 70.0

Max Back Pressure

(bar)

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.2

0.2

TotalLength

(mm)

395

555

505

685

795

815

1155

1365

1155

1365

1855

2150

2300

CylinderLength

(mm)

350

510

460

640

750

735

1110

1320

1110

1320

1810

1900

1900

PipeDiameter

(mm)

70 - 150

100 - 200

150 - 300

200 - 400

200 - 500

300 - 600

500 - 800

600 - 1000

500 - 1000

600 - 1200

800 - 1400

1400 - 1700

1700 - 2000

DiameterApprox

(mm)

68

90

145

195

195

295

450

580

450

580

785

1350

1620

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VETTER HIGH PRESSUREPIPE STOPPERSKEY PRODUCT FEATURES

• Multi-layer design for 6 bar inflation pressure.

• Maximum 3 bar back / test pressure.

• Pipe diameters from 100mm to 800mm.

• Maximum inflation and back / test pressure must not be exceeded.


Range

100 / 200

200 / 300

300 / 400

500 / 600

800


(bar)

InsidePipeline

6

6

6

6

6

OutsidePipeline

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

AirRequirement

Approx(litres)

105

338

527

1550

6160

Weight

(kg)

1.5

3.1

7.0

20.0

44.0

Max Back Pressure

(bar)

3

3

3

3

3

TotalLength

(mm)

555

695

780

1155

1855

CylinderLength

(mm)

510

650

735

1110

1810

PipeDiameter

(mm)

100 - 200

200 - 300

300 - 400

400 - 500

800

DiameterApprox

(mm)

90

195

295

450

785

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VETTER BYPASS STOPPERKEY PRODUCT FEATURES• Durable construction expandable bypass / fluming stopper.


• Supplied with either 4”, 6” or 8” Bauer Male coupling, to suit customers’ requirements.


• PE core for reduced weight.


Range

100 / 200

200 / 500

500 / 800

500 / 1200


(bar)

InsidePipeline

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

OutsidePipeline

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

AirRequirement

Approx(litres)

27

143

310

1420

CylinderLength

(mm)

485

550

565

920

PipeDiameter

(mm)

100 - 200

200 - 500

500 - 800

500 - 1200

DiameterApprox

(mm)

97

195

450

450

Max Back Pressure

(bar)

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

Weight

(kg)

2.2

7.0

32.0

42.5

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SAFE USE OF INFLATABLEPIPE STOPPER

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE SAFEUSE OF INFLATABLE PIPE STOPPERS• Pipe stoppers must be positioned full length in the pipeline.

• Maximum back / test pressures must not be exceeded.

• Maximum inside and outside of pipeline inflation pressures must not be exceeded.

• To prevent the stopper being ejected from the pipeline it must be supported with a suitable support structure.

• Operatives must be clear of the area during stopper inflation and pressure testing.

(Detailed pipe stoppers operating instructions are available via the MGF website).

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PIPE STOPPERANCILLARIES

Our range of pipe stopper ancillary products include:

• Hand Pumps• Hand Pump Inflation Controllers

• Compressor Inflation Controllers• 10.0m Inflation Hoses

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ALUMINIUM MULTI-LOCK STEEL TEST PLUGS

ALUMINIUM TEST PLUGAluminium expandable single seal plugs for blankingand air testing pipes.

• Size range 40mm to 600mm.

• Aluminium plates combine strength with lightness.

• Chemical resistant and double seal plugs available to order.

• Steel components are zinc plated against corrosion.

• Bracing / support to plug recommended.

MAXIMUM TEST / BACK PRESSURE• 40mm to 150mm - 1 bar

• 175mm to 300mm - 0.5 bar

• 325mm to 500mm - 0.35 bar

• 525mm to 600mm - 0.2 bar

STEEL TEST PLUGSteel single seal plugs for blanking and air testing pipes.

• Size range 425mm to 2000mm.

• Multiple compression points around perimeter to ensure effective seal.

• Steel components are aluminium coated against corrosion.

• Twin handle bars to ease location in pipe.

• Double seal and twin outlets available to order.

• Bracing / support to plug recommended.

MAXIMUM TEST / BACK PRESSURE• 425mm to 500mm - 0.35 bar

• 550mm to 1000mm - 0.2 bar

• 1050mm to 2000mm - 0.1 bar

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SAFETYEQUIPMENT

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CROWCON GAS DETECTORSMGF can provide both single gas and multigas monitors forpersonal monitoring and portable safety applications providing protection against a wide range of industrial gas hazards through Crowcon Portable Gas Detection Products.

Crowcon Clip and Clip +• Reliable and durable fixed life monitoring.

• Compact and maintenance free.

• Clip has 2 years life and is available for hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide or oxygen.

• Clip + gives 24 months operation over a 3 year period and is available for hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide.

Crowcon Gas-Pro• Confined Space Entry Monitor - large, easy-to-read top mount display

for hands free observation.

• +ve Safety™ giving a quick and easy tri-colour status indication.

• 5 Gas Monitor - up to 5 gases in a compact and rugged design.

• Single button operation and intuitive functionality reducing training time.

• Reliable Li-ion battery, providing over 19hrs use from a 5hr charge.

• Water and dust resistant to IP65 and IP67.

• Specific and unique Pre-Entry mode.

• Flexible and convenient options for bump testing and calibration.

Triple +• Intrinsically safe, toxic, oxygen and flammable gas detector.

• Infra-red sensors option for carbon dioxide or flammable hydro carbons.

• LIBRA Lithium-ion battery technology.

• Large simultaneous 4 gas display with bright backlight.

• Loud audible and bright visual alarms.

• Full timed data-logging file with 100 hour capacity.

• Internal pump option for remote sampling.

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EMERGENCY ESCAPEBREATHING APPARATUS

Drager Saver PP• Positive Pressure Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus.

• Full face mask positive pressure breathing device.

• Simple to put on and featuring automatic operation.

• Equipped with either a 10 or 15 minute supply of air.

• Can be used in conjunction with other safety equipment e.g. ear protectors or helmets.

Drager Saver CF• Constant flow Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus.

• Hood based positive pressure breathing device.

• Simple to put on featuring practically automatic operation.

• Equipped with either a 10 or 15 minute supply of air.

• Alarm whistle sounds before air supply is exhausted.

• Flame retardant hood with large visor for maximum peripheral vision.

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FALL ARREST ANDRESCUE EQUIPMENT

RGR1 Rescue Tripod• Portable, lightweight (17.6kg) aluminium rescue tripod.

• SWL 200kg.

• Easy to erect with lower and middle legs adjustable at 80mm intervals.

• 2 additional 200kg SWL anchorages on underside of head for additional primary / secondary systems.

• Recommended for use with side attachment of RGR7 Rescue winch and RGA4 fall arrest and rescue winch.

RS 100 Stretcher• Roll up stretcher stored and carried in backpack.

• Available with comfort or vacuum mattress, or spinal splint with integral flotation insert.

• Suitable for horizontal helicopter lift and rescue vertically to extricate casualty from limited access confined space.

RGR7 Rescue Winch• Up / down clutch locking mechanism for raising / lowering the operative.

• 50cm per handle turn for rapid retrieving / lowering.

• Working length of 50m.

RGA4 Rescue Retrieval Block• Three way retrieval block for up / down winch and standard fall arrest capability.

• For rescue retrieval NOT for access / egress where RGR7 Rescue Winch is recommended.

• Working length of 15m.

• Fully compatible with MGF Davitsafe and light weight Davitsafe systems.

Mullion Neptune Belt LifejacketA versatile lifejacket for the professional, working on or near a marine environment.

• Comfortable, unrestrictive and unobtrusive.

• Yellow bladder fabric for maximum visibility to aid rescue.

• Fitted, wipe-clean PVC cover.

• SOLAS reflective tape, whistle and lifting loop.

• Automatic inflation (manual option).

• Crotch strap fitted to all life jackets.

• Annual servicing requirements.

• For general use and with foul weather clothing.75

HARNESS AND HARNESS KITS

RGH5 Front and Rear D Rescue Harness• Fully adjustable with rip stitch indicators.

• Front and rear attachment points for standard fall arrest.

• Rescue strap for lifting and lowering keeps operative in near vertical position.

RGHK1 Economy Kit• RGH2 front and rear D harness.

• RGH1 1.8m shock absorbing lanyard.

• RGK1 Karabiner.

• Supplied in strong case, rucksack or pump bag.

RGHK2 Scaffolders Harness Kit• RGH2 front and rear D harness.

• RGL1 1.8m lanyard.

• RGK11 ultra lightweight Karabiner.


RGHK3 Harness Safety Kit• RGH2 front and rear D harness.

• RGL1 1.8m lanyard.

• RGK11 lightweight Karabiner.

• RGK26 / 1 Anchorage sling.


RGHK5 Harness Kit• Designed for maximum protection against fall from boom hydraulic platforms.

• RGH2 front and rear D harness.

• RGL12 adjustable restraint lanyard.


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SAFETY LANYARDS

RGL1 Webbing Lanyard• For use when working from a static position connected to a fixed anchor point.

• Two lengths of 1.3m or 1.8m.

• Standard shock absorber pack.

• Accredited to EN354 & EN355.

RGL3 Twin Leg Webbing Lanyard• Designed to allow movement between fixed anchor points by double clipping.




RGL12 Adjustable Restraint Lanyard• Acts as an adjustable leash for an operative working at height.

• Must not be used to extend another fall arrest product.

• Accredited to EN354.

RGL5 Restraint Lanyard• Acts as a leash for an operative working at height.

• Must not be used to extend another fall arrest product.


RGL7 Shock Pack• 1.75m when fully deployed.

• Back-up length of webbing for additional security.

• Transparent cover to allow visual inspection before use.


RGL2 12mm Kernmantle Rope Lanyard• For use when working from a static position connected to a fixed anchor point.




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SAFETY LANYARDS CONT.

RGL9 ELASTICATED TWIN LANYARD• Designed to allow movement between fixed anchor points by double clipping.

• Two lengths of 1.3m and 1.8m when fully extended.

• Elasticated lanyard reduces slack to help reduce trip hazards and entanglement.


RGL11 12mm Kernmantle Rope Lanyard• Length 1.7m.

• Triple action Karabiner provides quick extra safe connection to harness D ring.

• Double action Karabiner allows quick connection to anchorage point.


RGL13 Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard• For use when working from a static position connected to a fixed anchor point.

• Two lengths, 0.9m - 1.3m and 1.2m - 1.8m.

• Adjustable lanyard helps to reduce trip hazards and entanglement.

• Accredited to EN354 and EN355.

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ROPES AND ROPE GRABS

RGA10 Rope Grab• Provides vertical / inclined fall protection when ascending / descending a ladder

or structure.

• For use with 16mm Hawser Laid Rope only.

• Can be supplied with or without shock pack.

RGA12 Rope Grab• Provides vertical / inclined fall protection when ascending / descending a ladder

or structure.

• For use with 11mm Kernmantle Rope only.

RGA14 Aluminium Rope Grab• For fall arrest or restraint protection.

• For use with 10.5mm-12.7mm Kernmantle Rope.

RGA10R 16mm Hawser Laid Rope• Single spliced eye and fitted with nylon thimble.

• Standard lengths of 10m, 20m and 30m.

• For use with RGA10 Rope Grab to provide vertical or near vertical fall protection.

RGA12R 11mm Kernmantle Rope• Standard lengths of 10m, 20m and 30m.

• Teflon coated rope fibres improves glide ability and even load distribution.

RGA16E 16mm Hawser Laid Rope• Spliced eyes at both ends and fitted with nylon thimbles.

• Standard lengths of 10m, 20m and 30m.

• For use with RGA10 Rope Grab to provide vertical or near vertical fall protection.

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CASE STUDIESMGF Major Projects division uniquely combines manufacturing capability, Research andDevelopment and Engineering Design expertise to deliver solutions to satisfy the most complex and demanding temporary works requirements. Typical projects include city basements and major cofferdams, where we have the capability to combine modular and bespoke manufactured equipment to ensure optimised scheme solutions.

Capability• In-house manufacture to customer specification.

• Specialist major project engineers.

• 3D CAD modelling and digital animation.

• Wireless real-time prop monitoring.

• Logistical control with own transport fleet.

• Ability to combine excavation and above ground structural support.

• BIM Level 2 supply chain compliant.

Service• Early scheme involvement with clients and permanent works designers.

• Tender support and estimating service.

• Dedicated project support engineers.

• On-site inspection and installation advice.

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SchemeA41 Underpass, West Bromwich

ClientBalfour Beatty Regional Civil Engineering

SolutionPropping of capping beam using 43 MGF 600 and 1000 series hydraulic props spanning up to 25m.

Key FeaturesEarly scheme involvement.Off-site assembly for rapid installation.Delivered in full lengths using MGF’s Nooteboom 28mExtendable Rear Steer Trailer.Each pre-assembled prop was installed in a single lift from MGF’s vehicle into its final position.Installation Teams were able to achieve this operation in just 30 minutes per prop.

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CASE STUDIESSchemeFrognal Way, Hampstead, London

ClientMP Brothers Ltd

SolutionSteel sheet piled basement excavation with structural steel propping and facade retention / support.

Key FeaturesPrivate residential development facade retention of Grade II listed structure.Complex design due to the interaction of above and below ground support solutions.Hybrid of modular and bespoke manufactured equipment.

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SchemeUCLH, London

ClientAJ Morrisroe & Sons Ltd

SolutionSecant piled retaining wall with structural steel propping.

Key FeaturesCarbon Neutral project propping to RC elements.Pre-fabricated bespoke manufactured props.Bolted connection details so no hot worksrequired onsite.

SchemeGriffith House BSP, London

ClientBam Nuttall

SolutionSteel piled cofferdam / propping comprising MGF 400 series as double raked flying shores.

Key FeaturesCongested site adjacent to live rail track. Complex design due to cofferdam geometry andphased installation. Hybrid of modular and bespoke manufactured equipment to Cat IIIdesign check approval.

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CASE STUDIESProject: Ecostore Rail Unload BuildingLocation: Drax Power Station, SelbyMain Contractor: Shepherd ConstructionClient: Volker Ground EngineeringProgramme: 24 weeksSolution: Complex steel piled cofferdam support comprisingthree levels of MGF 406 UC Brace and 28 No. 250t hydraulic struts

Key FeaturesComplex cofferdam to tight timescale.Effective collaboration between MGF, Volker Ground Engineering, permanent works designers and main contractor, Shepherd Construction. MGF modelled REVIT design in autodesk allowing effective demonstration and engagement with Volker Ground Engineering and the wider project team.

The ProjectThe scheme at Drax was originally designed with four levels of temporary framing which was to be welded in-situ. Construction constraints within the final excavated cofferdam structure meant that long steel sections were unable to be lowered and placed without considerable health and safety implications for the lifting and placement operations.

The modular MGF system gave a degree of flexibility in the operation which led to a safer system of work and reduced programme installation time.

The modular frame design was modelled in Autodesk REVIT, software specifically built for BIM, which enabled MGF to demonstrate all aspects of the scheme to the Project Team at the pre-construction stage.

“ During pre-construction discussions and meetings, the Company’s 3D computer modelling enabled us to convey the concept and construction methods that were envisaged, which provided a higher level of confidence in the equipment and thus eased the approval process.

Once the construction phase commenced over the winter of 2012, our site staff were able to draw upon the support of the MGF design and field services personnel which ensured the successful delivery of the system to provide the required support to a complicated basement structure.”Chris Thomas, Director, Volker Ground Engineering

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