Slimshore – Propping & Needling Equipment
Looking to hire in or purchase Propping and Needling Equipment for use in groundworks and construction?
SEL’s Slimshore soldier units can be used to enable temporary support of structural walls using conventional Propping & Needling techniques.
Depending on the loading criteria, the Slimshore Needle beams may be supported using Light or Heavy duty props. The Heavy Duty props are made up using slimshore soldier units which we can supply along with other necessary equipment including push pull props.
Please contact SEL for further information and advice on any Propping or Needling Equipment you may require.
Formwork Soldiers can be connected end to end using a 4no. or 6no. M16x40 Bolted joint, depending on the required strength. The soldiers can be used as Prop units, Raking shores, Needle Beams and more.
Key Permissible Properties | |
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Moment Capacity | 42.5 kNM |
Shear Capacity | 216.5 kN |
Axial Capacity (@ 4m) | 232 kN |
4no Bolted Joint – Moment | 15.5 kNm |
4no Bolted Joint – Tension | 167 kN |
6no Bolted Joint – Moment | 20.5 kNm |
6no Bolted Joint – Tension | 275 kN |
Key Section Properties | |
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Material Grade | S355 |
Net Selection Area | 2010.8 mm2 |
Net Iyy | 1851 cm4 |
Net Izz | 551.9 cm4 |