SheetMaster 2.0, recently launched by Groundforce Shorco, represents a significant leap forward in safety and trench handling technology. Developed in direct response to industry-led safety concerns, it is engineered as an all-in-one attachment that simplifies the multi-task process of handling trench sheets. By combining multiple operations into a single tool, it sets a new benchmark for risk reduction and operational efficiency.
Four familiar products in one
Traditionally, installing trench sheets required a combination of Lifting Chains, Quick Release Shackles, Driving Caps, and Extractor Clamps. The SheetMaster 2.0 mirrors the functionality of these four products, meaning operators can adapt to its use with relative ease and minimal training.
The integrated approach of SheetMaster 2.0 not only avoids multiple tool hires but also significantly reduces switch-over periods between tools. The ease of integration means that contractors can easily upgrade their equipment without disrupting existing processes.
Three key operations in one
With no need to swap attachments, using SheetMaster 2.0 allows projects to progress with fewer interruptions. The ability to perform the 3 key operations of pitching, driving and extraction, using a single attachment, also means less admin required on the LOLER register.
Safety by Design
At the heart of the SheetMaster 2.0 is its innovative SafeRelease mechanism. Our ratchet-based system ensures that trench sheets remain securely attached during operation, effectively eliminating the risk of accidental release.
These safety measures provide operators with greater confidence, reduce the likelihood of incidents and contribute to a safer working environment:
- Eliminates the risk of accidental sheet release
- Removes the need to work at height
- Reduces people plant interface
- Maintains full excavator control throughout pitching, driving and extraction
By allowing full control from the excavator, the need for manual intervention is greatly diminished, meaning fewer operatives within the exclusion zone. This shift not only improves site safety but also aligns with modern construction practices that mitigate risk, promote safe working practices and return positive risk assessments.
“The benefits are clear: reduced people-plant interface, keeping staff safe, ease of use, and having one piece of equipment that does it all. Typically, that’s the dream for every contractor worldwide.”
- Lewis, Head of Engineering at United Infrastructure
SheetMaster 2.0: Practical and robust
Compatible with all Groundforce trench sheets, and suitable for common trench sheet installation methods such slit trench and dig-and-push, SheetMaster 2.0 offers a flexible solution for a wide range of excavation projects. With durable construction and an ability to withstand a maximum extraction force of 10 tonnes, SheetMaster 2.0 is engineered to perform reliably in demanding site conditions.
A paradigm shift in trench sheet installation
Ultimately, the SheetMaster 2.0 is more than just a piece of equipment, it is a step forward in how trench sheet operations are approached. By combining safety, efficiency, and simplicity into a single solution, it empowers contractors to work smarter, reduce risk, and deliver projects more effectively.
For construction professionals seeking to modernise their operations and improve site safety, SheetMaster 2.0 from Groundforce Shorco is not just an upgrade, it’s a game changer.
What to learn more?
Make trench sheet installation safer, faster, and easier with SheetMaster 2.0, the ultimate all-in-one solution. Find out more here.