Work faster and safer in short-term excavations. SMARTSHORE™ is a lightweight, inflatable trench shield that shores vertical trench walls in minutes—ideal for utility maintenance, service taps, emergency repairs, and first-response scenarios. Certified by registered professional engineers for OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P compliance and approved working depths by size.
No heavy steel. No delays.
Rapid setup – Deployed and pressurized in minutes with standard air. Crews spend less time staging and more time completing the fix.
Lightweight & portable – Foldable cushions and struts store in a pickup; carry to hard-to-reach sites without machinery.
OSHA-aligned protection – Engineered and PE-certified in all 50 states under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P trench safety standards.
Versatile configurations – Use vertical or horizontal; 2-, 3-, or 4-sided support adapts to uneven trench walls and utilities.
SMARTSHORE uses inflatable, abrasion-resistant cushions with adjustable trench struts. Place cushions against trench walls, inflate to specified pressure, and set struts for firm, even support. Systems are rated to defined maximum depths (approx. 4 ft for smaller kits and up to 8 ft for larger kits in soils A, B, C60)—always follow the kit’s engineering letter and site conditions.
Water/sewer service taps & repairs (laterals, saddle installs, valve swaps)
Small utility excavations (gas, fiber, electric where obstructions limit box placement)
Emergency undermines & spot fixes where rapid shoring reduces collapse risk
Tight urban sites with limited access or restoration constraints
(For long trenches, deep cuts, or unstable soils beyond kit ratings, use traditional trench boxes/shoring per your safety plan and engineer of record.)
for precise lateral support; 2–4 sided setups available.
fits in standard service vehicles; minimal site disturbance.
double-wall, rubber-coated, hot-vulcanized fabric resists wear, puncture, and abrasion.
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Yes—kits are engineered to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P and PE-certified in all 50 states. Always operate within the depth/soil parameters of your specific kit and engineering letter.
Depth depends on kit size, soil type, and configuration. As a general guide, smaller kits are approved to ~4 ft and larger kits up to ~8 ft. Verify with your PE letter and job conditions.
For short, shallow repairs with tight access—often yes. For long/deeper excavations or poor soils beyond ratings, use conventional engineered systems.
SMARTSHORE cushions and struts conform to irregular surfaces and can be set horizontally or vertically to work around obstructions.
Perform routine inspections for fabric wear, valves, and struts; follow the manufacturer’s manual for inflation pressures, cleaning, and storage.
| Scenario | SMARTSHORE™ | Traditional Box |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilization | Hand-carried; no heavy equipment | Requires machine handling |
| Setup time | Minutes | Longer (placement & backfill) |
| Tight access | Excellent (foldable, compact) | Often difficult |
| Depth capability | Shallow/medium (per kit rating) | Broad, including deeper cuts |
| Best for | Short, localized repairs & taps | Long runs, deeper excavations |
(Use the system that matches your engineered plan and site risks.)
