Acrow Prop Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Need Acrow prop hire in Reading? Coppard supplies adjustable steel props for temporary structural-support work where the required type, size, number and positions have been specified by a competent person. Call 0118 979 2828 with the support height, prop sizes and quantity required.
Coppard’s current Acrow catalogue visibly lists No. 0, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 props. The live Reading page currently says No. 0 through No. 4 are stocked. Before retaining the five-size claim, confirm whether No. 3 is genuinely part of the current hire fleet and add it to the catalogue if appropriate.
Use the Temporary-Works Design to Select the Props
Acrow props are temporary-support equipment. The correct type, size, number and spacing depend on the loads being supported, the support height, the opening and how those loads will be transferred safely.
HSE's current temporary-works guidance specifically states that propping with standard screw
props such as Acrows needs careful consideration. Selecting the type, size, number and spacing
requires information about the loads acting on the props, and the support arrangement must be
worked out by someone competent to assess those loads.
Once the support requirement has been specified, call 0118 979 2828 with the prop sizes and
quantities.
Acrow Prop Sizes in the Current Coppard Catalogue
- No. 0 – maximum open length 1.83 m.
- No. 1 – maximum open length 3.12 m.
- No. 2 – maximum open length 3.35 m.
- No. 4 – maximum open length 4.87 m.
Acrow Props for Structural Alteration Work
Acrow props can be used as part of temporary support arrangements during alterations such as forming openings or replacing structural elements, but the temporary works need to be designed around the particular structure and expected loads.
Install and Use Props to the Specified Support Arrangement
Temporary support should be installed, checked, maintained and removed in accordance with the designer’s specification. Base support, load distribution, lateral loading and the condition of the existing structure all form part of that arrangement.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified sizes and quantities to confirm current stock and collection or delivery.
Why Hire an Acrow Prop from Coppard?
Coppard supplies Acrow props through the Reading operation alongside trench sheets, trench props and other construction equipment. The useful buying information is the exact prop size and quantity required by the temporary-support design.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified sizes, quantities and hire dates to check current stock.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Acrow Prop Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Acrow Prop Hire in Reading
What sizes of Acrow prop does Coppard currently list?
Coppard’s current online Acrow catalogue visibly lists No. 0, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 props, with maximum open lengths of 1.83 m, 3.12 m, 3.35 m and 4.87 m respectively.
How many Acrow props do I need?
The number cannot be selected safely from the opening width alone. The supported loads, span, structure, load paths, support height and prop spacing all matter. A competent temporary-works designer or suitably qualified engineer should specify the support arrangement.
Can I collect Acrow props from Reading?
Collection may be available subject to the required sizes, quantity and current stock. Confirm the dimensions, quantities and safe transport arrangement with Coppard before travelling rather than assuming the props will fit a particular van or roof rack.
How do I know what size and how many Acrow props I need?
HSE temporary-works guidance states that selecting the type, size, number and spacing of standard screw props requires information about the loads acting on them and that the support arrangement must be worked out by someone competent in assessing those loads. Once the design has been specified, Coppard can supply the required props.
Need Acrow Prop Hire in Reading?
Call 0118 979 2828 with the specified support height, prop sizes, quantities and hire period. Coppard supplies adjustable steel Acrow props through its Reading operation, subject to current stock and collection or transport availability.
