Trench Sheet - MX500

Key Features & Benefits

The MX500 Trench Sheet is designed for tough, high-load environments where secure ground retention is critical. Built with 6mm thick steel, this interlocking trench sheet provides dependable strength and ease of use across varied ground conditions.

Each sheet connects via a specially profiled edge, ensuring a more secure and rigid fit than traditional overlap systems. Multiple length options from 2.0m to 6.0m allow for adaptability to different excavation depths, making it ideal for dynamic site needs.

• Engineered interlock profile – Secure connection prevents separation under lateral earth pressure.
• 6mm steel sheet thickness – Offers heavy-duty support for deeper or more unstable ground conditions.
• Range of lengths available – From 2.0m to 6.0m in 0.5m increments for job-specific flexibility.
• Efficient load-bearing capacity – Supports up to 37.90 kNm bending moment and 186 cm² section modulus.
• Quick availability – Ideal for contractors needing reliable trench support delivered fast.
  
  

Product Information

The MX500 Trench Sheet is a high-performance interlocking trench sheeting solution built for demanding groundwork and excavation projects. With its engineered connection profile, it enhances sheet alignment and stability, reducing risk of trench collapse and enabling safe working conditions.

Constructed from robust 6mm steel, it delivers exceptional durability and resistance to deformation under load, making it particularly suitable for infrastructure, civil engineering, and utility works. The trench sheet’s 500mm effective width and 75mm pan depth optimise coverage while reducing the number of units required per run.

Thanks to its high section modulus and moment resistance, the MX500 is well-suited for supporting vertical excavations even in challenging soil types. For contractors and procurement managers looking to standardise their trenching systems while ensuring safety, this trench sheet offers a trusted and cost-efficient solution.

Compatible with our full range of driving caps, the MX500 integrates easily into existing site operations, boosting productivity and site safety.

Popular Uses and Applications

• Ground retention for deep excavations
• Utility trenching for electrical and water mains
• Shoring for pipe laying and drainage
• Construction sites with soft or unstable ground
• Temporary works in civil engineering projects
  
  

Application Contexts:

Groundworks: In excavation environments with loose or shifting soil, the MX500 Trench Sheet delivers dependable sidewall support and minimises collapse risk.

Urban Infrastructure: With multiple length options, it’s ideal for confined space work in roads and utility corridors, especially where excavation depth varies.

Heavy Civil Engineering: For large-scale projects such as bridge footings, culverts or sewer works, the high bending moment and secure interlocking help withstand substantial ground pressures over time.

Plant Hire Fleets: These trench sheets are designed for repeated use and offer easy integration with hire operations thanks to their standardised sizes and tough construction.

Alternative Products

For applications requiring lighter trench sheeting, the Sheet Piles L8 are an ideal choice, providing a cost-effective option for shallow excavations or softer loads. Where flexibility and fast handling are priorities, the KKD Trench Sheets offer a more compact profile suitable for mid-range support needs. Both options complement the MX500 for diverse site conditions.

HERMEQ stock a wide-range of Trench Sheets, Groundworks, Trench Covers & Road Plates conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.

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