Acrow Prop Hire | Adjustable Support Prop Rental
Acrow Prop Hire | Adjustable Support Prop Rental
Need dependable, heavy-duty temporary structural support for your renovation or construction project? Rent our industry-standard adjustable steel Acrow Props today. Available in Size 0, Size 2, and Size 4 options, our high-tensile steel shores provide the ultimate load-bearing security for temporary vertical support applications.
Whether you are knocking through an internal wall to install an RSJ steel beam, supporting a lintel, or propping up temporary formwork, our Acrow props offer fast, infinitely adjustable height configuration using a high-strength pin and collar thread system. Manufactured from high-grade structural steel and finished with a durable zinc-plated or painted coat, they are engineered to meet strict British and European safety standards.
Perfect for builders, structural contractors, and DIY residential renovations requiring safe, certified overhead load support.
Key Features & Benefits
- High Load-Bearing Capacity: Engineered from heavy-duty structural steel to safely handle immense vertical loads when correctly braced.
- Infinite Height Adjustment: Fine-tune the height seamlessly using the threaded steel collar and robust safety pin system for an exact friction fit.
- Standard Size Options: Available in three versatile sizes (Size 0, Size 2, and Size 4) to accommodate everything from low-ceiling crawlspaces to high-reaching ceilings.
- Dual-End Base Plates: Features flat, pre-drilled square top and bottom plates to safely distribute weight and allow for secure fastening to timber soleboards.
- Fully Compliant Safety: All props are manufactured and tested to meet industry-standard safety regulations for temporary structural works.
Technical Specifications Range
Choose the exact prop size required for your ceiling height or structural opening:
| Prop Variant | Minimum Height | Maximum Height | Approx. Weight |
| Size 0 Acrow Prop | 1.04 m (3ft 5") | 1.83 m (6ft 0") | 11.5 kg |
| Size 2 Acrow Prop | 1.98 m (6ft 6") | 3.35 m (11ft 0") | 17.5 kg |
| Size 4 Acrow Prop | 3.20 m (10ft 6") | 4.88 m (16ft 0") | 24.5 kg |
(Note: Maximum safe load capacities vary depending on the extension height. Always consult a structural engineer for load calculations before installation.)
Common Applications & Uses
- RSJ Steel Beam Installations: Supporting ceilings and upper floors safely while structural openings or load-bearing walls are removed.
- Lintel Replacement: Holding overhead brickwork securely in place during window, door, or garage opening structural modifications.
- Falsework & Formwork Shoring: Temporary overhead structural shoring for freshly poured reinforced concrete floors, soffits, and beams.
- Temporary Building Repairs: Stabilising weak or compromised structural walls, roofs, or masonry during emergency restoration works.
HIRE PROCESS
Our provisional booking process is free of charge. Our sales team will be in contact within 15 minutes to confirm order details and costs before confirming a booking.
All prices listed are a guide only and are subject to indemnity charge, fuel, transport and VAT.
Due to the multiple brands we stock, images are for reference only and might not be the actual goods supplied. If you require the specific machine shown, then please confirm this with the sales team.
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