How far apart should Strongboys be?

How far apart should Strongboys be?

The Strongboys should be no further than three feet apart. Install the Strongboys and tighten the screw to take the weight of the wall. Do not over tighten.

How much weight can an Acrow take?

approximately 4,300kg
How much weight can an Acrow prop support? The axial compression load limits of Acrow props range from 7kN right up to 42.5kN. The maximum weight Acrow props can support is approximately 4,300kg.

What can I use instead of an Acrow prop?

Underpinning jacks or foundation jacks, many sizes available, have used Acro trench props/struts to support a wall in the past ,sure I used them with strong boys,long time since I’ve used them, have use them with needles to support wall.

Can a Strongboy support a cavity wall?

The Strongboy can be use on single or double skin walls where each leaf is up to 4 ½” (112mm) thick. If double skin, the maximum cavity is 2” (50mm). Ensure the blade of the Strongboy is fully supporting the second skin.

How do you use Acrows?

Take your Strongboy and position it over the plate on top of the prop, lowering the blades leading edge until the web bracket is touching the inner tube of the prop. To check that it is in place correctly, pull down on the end of the blade, there should be no movement at all.

Can you use an acrow prop horizontally?

Make Sure The Acrow Props Are Plumb Acrow props are not designed for horizontal loads. If your Acrow prop is more than 1.5° out of plumb, it’s unsafe. Make sure that you can set your props up in a perfectly vertical position.

How wide are Strongboys?

Prop Support (with handle)

How does a strong boy work?

Strongboys can be used on both single and double skin walls, but you should only work on one skin at a time. The brick skin or leaf you are working on should be no thicker than 112mm. When working on a double skin wall with a cavity, the cavity itself should be no wider than 50mm.