Acrow Props are a popular form of construction equipment commonly used as a temporary support during building or repair work.
Able to be adjusted to a variety of heights, the Acrow Prop is a versatile tool that is indispensable to anyone working in the trade.
Before you begin | Using a support prop |
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Before you select the prop you're going to use you need to consider the height that the prop needs to extend to and the weight it will need to support. No; 00, 500mm - 800mm No; 0, 1000mm - 1800mm No; 1, 1750mm - 2800mm No; 2, 1980mm - 3350mm No; 3, 2170mm - 3975mm No 4, 3100mm - 4900mm | When you know how high you need the prop to extend, you can secure it. In lightweight adjustable support props this can be done by twisting the tube, or if using a steel prop, insert the pin into one of the holes on the inner tube. |
If you are supporting a material such as drywall, the weight of it will be clear at purchase (the average 48" (122cm) drywall sheet weighs approximately 26kg (57lbs)). | Make sure the prop is tight between the floor and the surface that needs supporting. It is important that you use the correct size prop for the job and do not fill the gaps with loose timber as it is not stable. The prop needed will depend on the height and weight of what needs supporting and each type of prop has different specifications. |
If supporting a wall or ceiling, the weight you are supporting can be estimated by a structural engineer or there are many online calculators which can estimate the weight from aspects such as the floor supports, ceiling beams, roof rafters etc. |
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