{"title":"Buildable Panel Trench Box System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Buildable Panel Box is an aluminum trench shoring system consisting of 2.8” x 8” tongue and groove panels, corner posts, and a strut system at the ends. The system can be constructed in \u003cstrong\u003e2-sided, 3-sided, and 4-sided setups\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pins enable easy on-site assembly and modification of the box. Panels range from 3’ to 16’ in length. Corner posts range from 2’ to 8’. Hand-adjustable and fixed spreaders, up to 12’, are available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lightweight trench box is commonly used in the utility industry, where differing circumstances and trench sizes occur on a day-to-day basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aluminum-trench-box-adjustable-leg-kit-set-of-4","title":"Adjustable Leg Kit - Set of 4","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeg Kit for Aluminum Trench Box Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leg Kit elevates aluminum trench boxes up to 2 feet off the trench bottom, providing additional working depth and clearance for pipes, fittings, or uneven excavation floors. Constructed from durable, job-site-ready materials, these legs attach to trench box frames to extend effective working depth without requiring deeper-rated panels or additional stacking hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Leg Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Working Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gain up to 2 additional feet of protected workspace below the trench box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevate panels above installed utilities, valve boxes, or connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUneven Terrain Adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compensate for sloped or irregular trench bottoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Effective Depth Extension: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd working depth without purchasing larger panels or stacking systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Use Leg Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUse Leg Kits when you need protected working space below the trench box bottom—common in utility installation where workers must access pipe connections, fittings, or valve assemblies beneath the shoring system. 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