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Shoring Equipment
Excavation Support
Groundforce Shorcos equipment portfolio includes a full range of Trenching Equipment and Shoring Equipment including: Trench Boxes, Trench Sheets and Piles, light and heavy duty hydraulic bracing, hydraulic struts and other related products.
Piling Equipment
Piling Equipment
Supplying Piling equipment nationwide, we strive ourselves on customer service and product quality. Our ranges include EMVs, Larssen Sheet Piles and more
Pipe Stoppers
Pipe Testing & Flow Control
Stopper Specialists supply pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment to the construction, civil engineering and utility industries; offering an unrivalled portfolio of products for a variety of tasks from blanking off vessels to pressure testing pipelines.
Temporary Bridges
Temporary Bridging
Groundforce Bridge is the temporary bridge hire division of Groundforce. Our temporary bridge structures cater for the construction, transmission, rail and events sectors.
Training
Excavation Support Training
Groundforce Training Services offer a wide range of courses primarily for those working in utilities, construction and civil engineering. From short duration health and safety awareness to more complex or specialist safety consultancy solutions.
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Ancillary Equipment Hire

Ancillary Products Hire

To complement the core range of shoring equipment, Groundforce offers a wide choice of ancillary products.
All the equipment supplied by Groundforce are fully compliant with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, LOLER 1998, and PUWER 1998, with clear Safe Working Load (SWL) markings and appropriate product safety certifications. All are strictly managed under a business structure certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.

Hydraulic Pipe Pusher

The Hydraulic Pipe Pusher provides a safe working environment when installing pipe lines by reducing the need for manual intervention and time in the trench, therefore reducing the risk of injury. The device comprises a large adjustable steel unit which utilises the excavator’s Universal Quick Hitch System (80mm and 90mm diameter pins).

110V Instagrid GO

The Instagrid GO Portable Power Supply System offers a high-performance, clean, and portable battery solution, delivering power equivalent to 32A / 110V construction site power. Compact, lightweight, and emissions-free, it delivers grid-level electricity without the noise, fumes, or refuelling demands of a traditional generator. Ideal for use both indoors and outdoors, the Instagrid GO is hand-portable and easy to carry, providing a convenient power source wherever it's needed. With a simple setup and no ongoing maintenance, it offers a practical and sustainable alternative to traditional generators.

Hydraulic Pumps

Shoring Pumps provide the means to hydraulically expand, pressurise and retract Groundforce hydraulically operated shoring equipment. Hand pumps are generally recommended for use with smaller equipment where the volume of fluid within the internal rams is relatively small. For larger bracing frames and struts, motorised pumps are recommended.

110V Electric Shoring Pump (Hydraulic Oil)

This 110V, 32A Electric Shoring Pump is designed to install Groundforce’s hydraulic props and braces using hydraulic oil to expand and retract the rams. It is ideal for sites where combustion engine pumps are restricted or traditional power is not available. Perfect for larger, double-acting equipment requiring high fluid volumes, it also excels at installing multiple braces thanks to its quick-release hose connections. The IP54-rated motor makes it totally weatherproof. It requires a 7kVA (32A) power supply and is compatible with Groundforce’s Instagrid Power Pack or a conventional generator. For an eco-friendly, fully electric operation, pair it with the Instagrid Mobile Power Supply.

110V Electric Shoring Pump

This 110V, 32A Electric Shoring Pump is ideal for sites where combustion engine pumps are restricted. It requires a minimum 7kVA (32A) generator, or it can be used with the Instagrid Mobile Power Supply. This pump is suitable for large, double-acting equipment such as hydraulic struts and is particularly effective when dealing with high fluid volumes or installing multiple braces. The motor is IP54 rated, making it suitable for use in all weather conditions.

Adjustable Props

Strong and durable props for general application

Trench Struts

Short, robust struts for small strutting application

Manhole Shutters

Manhole Shutters are designed to support a nominal concrete surround of 150mm to the outside of standard precast manhole rings. Three modular panels widths (A, B and C) enable a range of diameters to be accommodated up to a maximum internal precast ring diameter of 3.0m. The panels are joined together using a simple pin and wedge assembly system.

Tuffsteel Ladders

Groundforce Tuffsteel ladders are a range of one piece leaning rung ladders. All Groundforce Tuffsteel ladders carry the Kitemark® and comply with BS EN 131 (specification for ladders). Tuffsteel ladders are available for hire or sale in a range of standard sizes.

Driving Caps

Driving Caps are specifically designed to aid the installation of trench sheets. They are simple to fit and use and act as a protective shield which vastly reduces end damage to trench sheets while improving the driving process. Caps are available in two sizes to cover the range of Groundforce trench sheets.

Plastic Piling Sheets

Plastic piles from Groundforce Shorco offer a long lasting, maintenance free solution available in two formats. The ‘Z-ribbed’ format covers slightly more ground and has a shallower front-on profile. By inserting alternative piles in reverse orientation the sheets are configured into ‘box’ format. The ‘box format’ creates an increased profile and greater strength.

SafePlate (Road Trench Cover Plate)

The Groundforce SafePlate is a lightweight, interlocking road plate system made from a steel-reinforced plastic composite material, designed to act as a temporary cover for trenches up to 700mm wide during works carried out on the highway, thereby allowing the continued safe passage of vehicular traffic. The panels have been independently tested to withstand a 44 tonne HGV loading (single point wheel load of 6 tonne).