Core features:
  • Lightweight aluminium trench shields for easy handling and installation
  • Stackable panels to suit varying grave depths
  • Purpose-designed struts allow unobstructed lowering of coffin or casket
  • Green powder-coated finish, so the shoring sits discreetly at a graveside
  • Compatible with artificial grass mats and cemetery surrounds
  • Easy to clean and maintain between uses
Our Range
Product Code Panel Length Panel Height Weight Per Panel kPa Rating Panel Thickness Cutting edge
2470 2.4 0.6 40 30 0.45M Yes
2471 2.4 0.8 50 30 0.45M No
2471 has no cutting edge so it can be used as a topper or as bottom if cutting edge is not required.
Applications
Cemetery and burial excavations, grave digging in disturbed ground, sites where worker safety and public safety are critical, services requiring a professional and dignified graveside presentation.
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Certified to International Standards
Guardian grave shoring is certified to AS 4744.1-2000 (Australia), BS EN 13331-1 (Britain and Europe) and 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart P (USA). Certificates and a Safe Use Manual are supplied with every set.
Standard Grave Shoring Accessories
Product Image Product Code Description Dimension
2479 End Closure Panel 2400 (H) x 300 (W) mm
2478 Removable collar 300 (H) with 30 mm wide collar
2477 SHS Tube for use when doing 3-sided decking 40mm round
2475 Lock to secure safety lid. (Need to be ordered in conjunction with either a mesh or treadplate safety lid, as the lock can not be fitted after manufacture.) Fitted to the size of the safety lid.
2474 Safety Lid, Solid treadplate 2400 (W) x 900 (D) mm
2473 Safety Lid, Mesh 2400 (W) x 900 (D) mm
Size of safety lids can be changed if required (please confirm at time of order).

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.

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