The XLS single wall steel shields are designed for use with medium crawler excavators in trenches where weight and space are critical. These are the lightest shields available for models 16 ft. and longer.
Features
Reinforced top rails.
Adjustable and stackable.
Thru wall lifting lugs.
4 point lifting system.
Thru wall collars.
Integral spreader collar post design.
Pinned spreader connections.
Options
Pushing blocks.
Pulling lugs.
Mud plate.
Corner brackets.
Custom spreader location.
Custom paint.
T-connection cut-outs.
Strongest knife edge in the industry.
High strength mill certified steel.
P.E. depth certification chart.
Spreader Options
4" schedule 40 (standard).
6" schedule 80.
4-pipe independent set.
5-pipe independent set.
Custom collar sizes available.
XLD
Efficiency's XLD 4" double wall steel shields are the most popular in the steel trench box series. They are also designed for use with medium crawler excavators in trenches where weight and space are critical.
Features
Reinforced top rails.
Adjustable and stackable.
Triple vertical tube collar design.
Plug welding on double wall shields.
Thru wall lifting lugs.
4 point lifting system.
Thru wall collars.
Integral spreader collar post design.
Pinned spreader connections.
Strongest knife edge in the industry.
High strength mill certified steel.
P.E. depth certification chart.
Options
Pushing blocks.
Pulling lugs.
Foam filler.
Mud plate.
Corner brackets.
Custom spreader location.
Custom paint.
T-connection cut-outs.
Shield Grabber/QuikLift attc.
Spreader Options
8" schedule 80 (standard).
6" schedule 80.
4-pipe independent set.
5-pipe independent set.
Custom collar sizes available.
HT6
The HT6 is the most versatile steel shield available. It combines depth capability with lightweight narrow side walls. Designed for medium range excavators in the 30,000 - 80,000+ lbs. weight-class.
Features
Reinforced top rails.
Double tube top rails.
Triple vertical tube collar design.
Adjustable and stackable.
Thru wall lifting lugs.
4 point lifting system.
Thru wall collars.
Pinned spreader connections.
Strongest knife edge in the industry.
Plug welding on double wall shields.
High strength mill certified steel.
P.E. depth certification chart.
Options
Pushing blocks.
Pulling lugs.
Foam filler.
Mud plate.
Corner brackets.
Custom spreader location.
Custom paint.
T-connection cut-outs.
Shield Grabber/QuikLift attc.
Spreader Options
8" schedule 80 (standard).
3-pipe and mud plate set.
4-pipe independent set.
4-pipe connected set.
5-pipe independent set.
5-pipe connected set.
HT8
Efficiency's HT8 is an excellent choice for deeper, more demanding work. The 8” double wall construction minimizes sidewall deflection and provides extended shield durability. Recommended for excavators in the 30,000 - 80,000+ lbs. weight-class.
Features
Reinforced top rails.
Double tube top rails.
Triple vertical tube collar design.
Adjustable and stackable.
Thru wall lifting lugs.
4 point lifting system.
Thru wall collars.
Pinned spreader connections.
Strongest knife edge in the industry.
High strength mill certified steel.
P.E. depth certification chart.
Options
Pushing blocks.
Pulling lugs.
Foam filler.
Mud plate.
Custom spreader location.
Custom paint.
T-connection cut-outs.
Shield Grabber/QuikLift attc.
Plug welding on double wall shields.
Custom sized/rated shields.
Spreader Options
8" schedule 80 (standard).
3-pipe and mud plate set.
4-pipe independent set.
4-pipe connected set.
5-pipe connected set.
HDHT8
This 8" double wall trench shield is available with panels up to 12 ft. high and 36 ft. long. The HDHT8 offers maximum depth ratings to handle the most demanding jobs with larger excavators.
Features
Reinforced top rails.
Double tube top rails.
Triple vertical tube collar design.
Adjustable and stackable.
Thru wall lifting lugs.
4 point lifting system.
Custom paint.
Pinned spreader connections.
Strongest knife edge in the industry.
Plug welding on double wall shields.
High strength mill certified steel.
P.E. depth certification chart.
Options
Pushing blocks.
Pulling lugs.
Foam filler.
Mud plate.
Corner brackets.
Custom spreader location.
5-pipe connected set.
T-connection cut-outs.
Shield Grabber/QuikLift attc.
Custom sized/rated shields.
Spreader Options
8" schedule 80 (standard).
10" schedule 120.
3-pipe and mud plate set.
4-pipe independent set.
4-pipe connected set.
5-pipe independent set.
Premium XL
PXL shields are engineered to withstand heavy soil pressure. It's designed to be used with high capacity excavators. With 10 inch thick sidewalls and heavy duty spreaders you get a shield capable of handling deep, wet soil pressures on tough jobs.
Features
Extra heavy steel plate.
Extra heavy structural members.
Reinforced top rails.
Double tube top rails.
Triple vertical tube collar design.
Adjustable and stackable.
Thru wall lifting lugs.
4 point lifting system.
Thru wall collars.
Pinned spreader connections.
Strongest knife edge in the industry.
Plug welding on double wall shields.
High strength mill certified steel.
P.E. depth certification chart.
Options
Pushing blocks.
Pulling lugs.
Foam filler.
Mud plate.
Corner brackets.
Custom spreader location.
Custom paint.
T-connection cut-outs.
Shield Grabber/QuikLift attc.
Spreader Options
10" schedule 120 standard.
3-pipe and mud plate set.
4-pipe independent set.
4-pipe connected set.
5-pipe independent set.
5-pipe connected set.
Inner Shield Liner
The ISL replaces large steel plates and sheeting normally used to prevent under-box caving of unstable or wet soil on pipe installation jobs. The ISL fits inside of a regular trench shield and is much faster and safer to use than steel plates and sheeting.
