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Standard Drag Box ProMech Ground Support Systems in Hampshire, East Sussex, Somerset

Standard Drag Box

The Standard Drag Box acts as a shield to protect users in self-supporting soil. It is designed to withstand up to 25kn/m2.Installation requires the ‘Excavate and Drag’ technique, the box is placed in a pre-dug trench and moved after each instalment of pipe.

Product Description

  • Lifting points for safe slinging.
  • For use in self-supporting soil.
  • Standard Drag Box 4 struts.
  • Edge Safe systems available.
  • Ladder Access system available.
  • Can be used in conjunction with Manhole Boxes.
Struts Internal(mm) External(mm)
Fixed 600 600 800
Fixed 800 800 1000
Fixed 1000 1000 1200
A 1200-1500 1400-1700
B 1500-2100 1700-2300
C 2100-3300 2300-3500
D 3300-5100 3500-5300
Standard Drag Box 5.1m x 1.8m 5.1m x 2.5m 7.0m x 2.0m
Panel Length(mm) 5100 5100 7000
Panel Height(mm) 1800 2500 2000
Panel Thickness(mm) 100 100 100
Minimum External Trench Width(mm) 800 800 800
Maximum Internal Trench Width(mm) 5100 5100 5100
Clearance Between Struts(mm) 4520 4520 6620
Max Clearance Below Bottom Strut(mm) 1072 1500 1500
Maximum Weight(kg) 4227 5047 6297
Standard Working Load 25kn/m2 25kn/m2 25kn/m2