Channel reinforcement formwork

CONDOR trench shoring systems from Italy are designed to meet the various demands of construction sites. The most important advantages include:

Safety – The system complies with regulations for the prevention of injuries during excavation works.

Practicality – Installation stages are carried out using only the excavator available on site and two assisting workers.

Productivity – Compared to traditional timber formwork, this system is more efficient both in terms of installation and dismantling time, as well as overall usability.

Compared to traditional timber or standard steel shoring systems, it also provides significant advantages in assembly, dismantling, and operational efficiency.

With only a few accessories, the system can be adapted to suit the different requirements of your construction site, ensuring safety, productivity, and flexibility.

Trench shoring is beneficial not only as a guarantee of safety during excavation works, but also for maintaining the stability of the surrounding ground, especially where nearby buildings, roads, or railway lines may be affected.

The trench width is determined by the size of the pipe to be installed and by the side clearance required for backfilling and compaction. The length of the pipe, on the other hand, determines the length of the trench.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CONDOR SYSTEM

The CONDOR shoring system consists of two opposing steel panels connected by telescopic spacers.

CONDOR offers three different shoring systems:

Medium Duty (MA) – Self-Sinking System

In cases where the soil is loose, sandy, or where water is present, the MA shoring system is used. A trench with a preliminary depth of 1.25 m is first excavated, and the pre-assembled structure is placed into the trench. Using an excavator, pressure is applied alternately on both sides of the panel box, pushing the structure downward. The operation is repeated until the bottom of the excavation is reached.

The spacer washers of the CONDOR shoring system are mounted to the panels using spring heads to facilitate downward movement.

For greater excavation depths, an upper extension box is used. The positioning of the lifting elements is carried out using an excavator. The upper extension is attached to the excavator and then lowered onto the base structure already positioned in the trench. In this configuration, excavation depths of up to 3.20 m can be achieved using both the trench panels and the upper extension box.

The panels can be connected together to create a continuous system along the entire trench length. The structure can be moved using on-site equipment such as excavators or front and back loaders.

For all excavation works, including reinforcement placement, removal, and handling, the use of crawler loaders is recommended in order to eliminate problems associated with wheeled machinery, such as overturning risks and soil instability.

The system is designed to withstand a pressure up to 22 kN/m².