What is an all-steel adjustable prop?

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The base and top plate of a steel adjustable prop are quite small.

Steel adjustable props are popular on construction sites, often used as a support when building.

Unlike push pull props, however, they can only be used in a vertical position as the feet are fixed.

What applications are they suited to?

• Temporary support
• Formwork reinforcing support
• Floor support, transferring loads from one level to another
• Slab reinforcement

What sizes do they come in?

Which size should you choose?

When selecting a prop, two things need to be considered: the height that the prop needs to reach and the weight it needs to support.

What attachments can be used?

Fork heads

Most steel adjustable props are suitable for use with the fork head attachment.

Using the fork head means that beams or other thin materials can be lain across it with more security than if just supported by the prop plate.

What are the advantages?

• There are many different sizes, so it’s easy to find the height required.
• They can hold a large weight (up to 4.2 tons).
• The baseplate has notches which allow a number of props to be stacked horizontally when not in use.

What are the disadvantages?

• It’s only suitable for use with horizontal loads and is at risk of toppling over if there is a sideways force.