Seamless Protection. Secure Every Side.
Extra Protection
Guardian's end panels are designed to provide a secure, lightweight alternative to traditional steel plates and chains, ensuring better trench protection with less hassle.
Easy to Use
These panels create 3 or 4 sided trench boxes, offering stability and protection against cave-ins. Their lightweight design allows for faster installation and easier handling, reducing strain on workers and improving efficiency on-site.
Still Useable in Manhole Setup
Used in manhole box setups, they provide a lower gap for pipe installations while keeping the upper trench protected. This ensures a safer workspace while maintaining a consistent trench width for streamlined operations.
Compliant
Designed to meet NZ, Australian, European, and US safety standards, Guardian end panels offer a fully compliant, practical solution for trench protection.
| Product Code | Panel Length (m) | Panel Height (m) | Panel Thickness (mm) | Weight (kg) | Under Strut Clearance (m) | kPa Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2369-24 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 90 | 150 | 0.9 | 60kPa |
| 2369-30 | 3 | 1.5 | 90 | 180 | 0.9 | 60kPa |
Why choose Guardian trench shields?
Lightweight without compromise
Complete shield setup. Small excavators can lift and position shields using inbuilt lifting points. This cuts machinery costs and makes shields accessible for restricted sites.
Built for New Zealand conditions
Aluminium doesn’t rust. In wet, muddy trench work, that longevity matters. Our shields handle New Zealand’s diverse soil types — from sandy coastal ground to heavy clay — without the corrosion issues affecting steel alternatives.
Flexible for real work
Most shields have multiple strut points, meaning you’re not locked into one position when services are in the way. We have many different-sized struts, including adjustable struts to accommodate different trench widths.
Fast to deploy and move
Shields can be assembled or dismantled in minutes. Move quickly around busy sites or transport between jobs without specialised equipment.
Compliance and certification
Every Guardian shield meets or exceeds at least one of the following standards:
- New Zealand: AS 4744.1-2000
- Australia: AS 4744.1-2000
- United States: OSHA Sub Part P
- Britain & Europe: BS EN 13331.1 and 13331.2
Each shield carries an identification plate showing standards compliance. Certifications and Safe Use Manuals provided to support Health & Safety requirements and WorkSafe inspections. Reference guides on every shield show safe strut positioning.
Technical support
We understand site pressures. Projects run tight, ground conditions change, and you’re responsible for getting people home safe. We provide:
- On-site product demonstrations
- Crew training on proper installation and use
- Technical compliance advice
- Documentation for WorkSafe requirements
- Custom sizing for non-standard requirements
What do you need?
Whether you’re looking for a specific solution or an ongoing safety partner, we’re ready to talk.