Understanding acrow props and their uses in construction
Posted 12 July 2024 by the SEL Team
Acrow props are a mainstay in modern construction. They are a reusable, steel, telescopic support system that has remained largely unchanged in design due to its effectiveness and reliability.
These props are ideal for temporary support on a variety of structures such as beams, lintels, walls and floors. They can also be used in conjunction with U-Heads, Needle Beams and Strongboys for the removal of walls and for supporting soffit formwork. This makes it suitable for scaffolding, for use during the removal of walls, and for supporting formwork.
Light-weight and easy to install, acrow props will enable you to get on with your construction job without much delay.
The Basics of Acrow Prop Use
These props are not designed to be used horizontally – use Slimshore for horizontal bracing instead.
How to Choose the Right Acrow Prop for Your Project
- Assessing the specific needs of a construction project involves understanding the acting load and the free height where the acrow props will be applied.
- Once the project’s needs are analysed, the correct size and load capacity of the acrow props must be determined to ensure safe and reliable support.
- The number of acrow props needed for the project depends on the size and weight of the load-bearing elements they will support.
Various Sizes for Different Needs
Acrow props are designed to provide support on a range of different construction projects due to the many sizes available. Each size is adjustable and therefore can be used for a variety of height and load requirements within different construction scenarios.
The acrow props available at Site Equipment Ltd can support a maximum capacity of 3.5T with open heights from 1.82m to 4.87m.
Other propping solutions
What we like about Dokaflex and Slimshore
Dokaflex 124 Soffit Support System is hugely popular because it is such a simple falsework support solution. This propping system can be used when constructing basements, bridges and high-rise buildings, such as offices, apartments and hotels.
It has a number of benefits over traditional slab falsework methods for slabs up to 30cm thick.
- Dokaflex can be deployed within minutes
- It’s adaptable and durable
- No need for falsework design in simple cases. However, Temporary Works Design is available from Site Equipment Ltd for more complex construction jobs
- Beam markings mean there’s no need for measuring
- The sealed beam ends protect against UV and moisture
- System is easy to check after set-up
Information on the installation sequence can be found here.
The Slimshore Propping Solution is the preferred solution for horizontal bracing. This is also a popular system used for the temporary support of structural walls. The system is versatile and can be used for basement construction and façade retention.
Depending on the loading criteria, Slimshore Needle beams may be supported using light or heavy-duty props. The heavy-duty props are made up using Slimshore Soldier units supplied along with other necessary equipment, which include push pull props and acrow props.
Assessing Load Requirements for Propping Solutions
A qualified professional should perform or verify load-bearing evaluations to ensure that acrow props, Dokaflex and Slimshore are used correctly and safely. Consult our experienced team at Site Equipment Ltd if you are unsure about the correct load requirements for your construction job.
Advantages of Hiring Over Buying
When it comes to temporary support, hiring might be more cost effective than buying. Hiring acrow props saves on the expense of purchasing, storage, and maintenance. All equipment at Site Equipment Ltd is regularly checked by our experienced team to ensure safety standards are met. We also offer nationwide delivery for acrow props.
How to hire from Site Equipment Ltd
If our acrow props, Dokaflex or Slimshore could benefit your next project, contact our nearest depot or call us on 0117 982 8236 for more information and up to date pricing.
