Adjustable Spreader (Panel Shield Systems)
Adjustable Spreader (Panel Shield Systems)
Adjustable Spreader for Buildable Panel Box & Aluminum Panel Shield Systems
The Adjustable Spreader provides variable-width spacing between aluminum trench box panels, allowing contractors to adapt panel separation to actual trench conditions without swapping hardware. With adjustment ranges from 27”-36” up to 108”-144”, these spreaders give crews the flexibility to fine-tune panel spacing for varying trench widths, irregular excavations, or changing soil conditions.
Why Choose Adjustable Spreaders
On-Site Versatility: Adjust panel width in the field without returning to the yard for different-sized spreaders
Range Flexibility: Single spreader covers multiple trench widths (e.g., one unit spans 27”-36”)
Reduced Inventory: Fewer spreader sizes needed to handle diverse job requirements
Adaptation to Conditions: Compensate for irregular trench walls or width variations as excavation progresses
- Contractors running varied job types (residential, commercial, municipal mix)
- Rental fleets serving customers with unpredictable trench requirements
- Repair work where existing utility depth/spacing determines trench width
- Projects in unstable soil where trench width may need adjustment mid-job
- Small fleets wanting maximum versatility from minimal spreader inventory
Why Adjustable Spreaders Matter
Fixed-length spreaders require maintaining multiple sizes—a 4ft spreader, 6ft spreader, 8ft spreader, each for specific applications. Adjustable spreaders collapse that inventory into fewer units while providing precise width control in the field.
For contractors bouncing between residential service lines (narrow trenches) and municipal mains (wider trenches), adjustable spreaders mean one piece of equipment handles both. For rental operations, they reduce the “we don’t have that exact width” problem that loses jobs or forces customers to over-dig trenches to match available equipment.