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HATS Series

Hydraulic Aluminum Trench Shield

Pro-Tec's HATS Series allows users to combine the security and added safety of a solid wall trench shield with the benefits of hydraulic shoring. Constructed of high strength aluminum foam filled panels, it is ideal for light-duty applications, easily installed with a rubber-tired backhoe.

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  • Spreaders adjust hydraulically to accommodate varying trench widths
  • Multi-valve manifold permits individual spreader control
  • Manifold, hoses and hydrualic spreaders are removable so it can be converted to a static shield using standard ATS spreaders
  • Double-wall aluminum construction provides idal strength-to-weight ratio
  • Foam filled panels prevent excess weight build-up fromdirt and moisture
  • Vertical walers allow for maximum inside horizontal clearance
  • Professionnal Engineer certified to meet OSHA requipments
  • Four-point lifting system provides easier, safer handling

 

Options:

  • Stackable to accommodate deeper cuts.  HATS shields can be stack with ATS shields
  • Knife edge bottom panels for easier penetration
  • End panels and cut-ous to suit job conditions

Hydraulic Spreader Sizes

 

Hydraulic Struts

 

 Model

(set of 4)

Stroke

Range

Weight

(lbs)

 PSH4-2640 26" to 40"  248 
 PSH4-3250 32" to 50" 304 
 PSH4-3859 38" to 59"  380 
 PSH4-4468 44" to 68"  460 
 PSH4-5692 56" to 92"  548 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shields Sizes (Custom sizes are also available)

HATS Series Trench Shield

 

Ht x Lgth

 (ft)

Model

Weight

(lbs.)

Pipe Clear

(in.)

Shield Cap

(PSF)*

Static Mode

Depth of Cut (ft.)

 

A

B

C

4 X 6

HATS - 46

525

**

1960

78

44

21

4 X 8

HATS - 48

615

**

1770

59

33

16

4 X 10

HATS - 410

705

**

1130

45

25

13

4 X 12

HATS - 412

805

**

764

31

17

11

4 X 16

HATS - 416

990

**

421

17

10

7

6 X 6

HATS - 66

750

22

1264

51

28

21

6 X 8

HATS - 68

860

22

960

38

21

16

6 X 10

HATS - 610

1020

22

777

31

17

13

6 X 12

HATS - 612

1160

22

655

26

15

11

6 X 16

HATS - 616

1430

22

427

17

10

7

8 X 6

HATS - 86

980

22

1264

51

28

21

8 X 8

HATS - 88

1160

22

960

38

21

16

8 X 10

HATS - 810

1340

22

777

31

17

13

8 X 12

HATS - 812

1520

22

655

26

15

11

8 X 16

HATS - 816

1900

22

427

17

10

7

 ** Vertical Pipe Clearance is negligible on 4' high shields