Structural Shoring
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AcmeThread and LongShore Structural Shoring Systems
Paratech has two shoring systems for structural support, the AcmeThread shoring system, and the LongShore shoring system. The AcmeThread is the smaller of the two systems, lighter and more mobile at the cost of some load capacity. The LongShore system is one of the strongest shoring systems on the market with increased load capacities, but larger and slightly heavier.
When combined with Paratech’s extensive array of structural shoring accessories, there is no better way to support a compromised structure and limit load movement. Paratech offers dozens of heads, bases and other additions to expand functionality and ensure rescuers have exactly what they need, and much much more.
AcmeThread Rescue Strut System
The Paratech AcmeThread Struts are comprised of a 2½” diameter Acme threaded aluminum movable solid shaft that extends out of a 3” diameter aluminum tube. The AcmeThread is a square thread that allows full surface contact of the shaft through the collar and the collar full surface contact on the tube to transfer the load directly to the ground. AcmeThread Struts can be extended manually or pneumatically with air, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen.
LongShore Rescue Strut System
The Paratech LongShore Struts are comprised of a 3” diameter threaded aluminum movable shaft that extends out of a 3½” diameter aluminum tube. The square thread allows full surface contact of the shaft through the collar and the collar full surface contact on the tube to transfer the load directly to the ground. LongShore Struts can be extended manually or pneumatically with air, carbon dioxide or nitrogen. LongShore rescue struts are the perfect choice for exceptionally heavy loads or longer length shores.
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Technical Specs
AcmeThread Struts
- 3″ (7,62 cm) diameter aluminum alloy tube with aluminum alloy movable shaft
- Locking collar on a square thread for infinite adjustment and full surface contact of the shaft through the collar into the tube.
- Threaded shaft and collar always default to a locked position ensuring load support is always maintained regardless of user intervention
- Lightly textured knurled locking collar for easy grip
- Easy tool-less screw shaft removal for quick field cleaning and repair
- Hard-coat anodized for protection and longevity
- Extendable by pneumatic controls
- All pneumatic fittings made of non-sparking corrosion-resistant brass
- Large brightly colored labeling system denoting strut size
- Simple visual representation of strut extension lengths to assist rescuers in gauging how much extension remains when in use.
AcmeThread Rescue Struts
| Part No. | Description |
| 22-796212 | AcmeThread Strut 12-15 in / 31-38 cm |
| 22-796206 | AcmeThread Strut 19-25 in / 48-64 cm |
| 22-796200 | AcmeThread Strut 25-36 in / 64-91 cm |
| 22-796202 | AcmeThread Strut 37-58 in / 94-147 cm |
| 22-796204 | AcmeThread Strut 56-88 in / 142-224 cm |
AcmeThread Rescue Strut Extensions
| Part No. | Description |
| 22-796035 | Strut Converter |
| 22-796017 | Strut Extension 6 in / 15 cm |
| 22-796012 | Strut Extension 12 in / 30 cm |
| 22-796024 | Strut Extension 24 in / 61 cm |
| 22-796036 | Strut Extension 36 in / 91 cm |
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| LENGTH | Working Load Chart at Following Safety Factors | |||||
| Feet (Meters) | 2:1 lb. | kg. | 3:1 lb. | kg. | 4:1 lb. | kg. |
| 2 ft (0.6m) | 43,500 | 19,731 | 29,000 | 13,154 | 21,750 | 9,866 |
| 4 ft (1.2m) | 40,000 | 18,144 | 26,667 | 12,096 | 20,000 | 9,072 |
| 6 ft (1.8m) | 28,250 | 12,814 | 18,830 | 8,541 | 14,125 | 6,407 |
| 8 ft (2.4m) | 24,050 | 10,909 | 16,030 | 7,271 | 12,025 | 5,455 |
| 10 ft (3.0m) | 10,725 | 4,865 | 7,150 | 3,243 | 5,360 | 2,431 |
| 12 ft (3.6m) | 7,660 | 3,475 | 5,000 | 2,313 | 3,830 | 1,737 |
LongShore Struts
- 3.5″ (8,89 cm) diameter aluminum alloy tube with aluminum alloy movable shaft
- Locking collar on square thread for infinite adjustment and full surface contact of the shaft through the collar into the tube.
- Threaded shaft and collar always default to the locked position ensuring load support is always maintained regardless of user intervention
- Lightly textured knurled locking collar for easy grip
- Easy tool-less screw shaft removal for quick field cleaning and repair
- Hard-coat anodized for protection and longevity
- Extendable by pneumatic controls
- All pneumatic fittings made of non-sparking corrosion-resistant brass
- Large brightly colored labeling system denoting strut size
- Simple visual representation of strut extension lengths to assist rescuers in gauging how much extension remains when in use.
LongShore Rescue Struts
Part No. Description 22-796710 LongShore Strut 203 26-36 in / 66-91 cm 22-796720 LongShore Strut 304 36-50 in / 91-127 cm 22-796730 LongShore Strut 406 48-73 in / 122-185 cm 22-796360 LongShore Strut 610 72-116 in / 183-295 cm 22-796390 LongShore Strut 1016 114-198 in / 290-503 cm LongShore Extensions
Part No. Description 22-796037 LongShore Strut Converter 22-796341 LongShore Extension 135 12 in / 30.5 cm 22-796342 LongShore Extension 235 24 in / 61 cm 22-796356 LongShore Extension 435 48 in / 122 cm 22-796376 LongShore Extension 635 67 in / 170 cm
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| LENGTH | Working Load Chart at Following Safety Factors | |||||
| Feet (Meters) | 2:1 lb. | kg. | 3:1 lb. | kg. | 4:1 lb. | kg. |
| 2 ft (0.6m) | 44,000 | 19,958 | 29,333 | 13,305 | 22,000 | 9,980 |
| 3 ft (0.9m) | 44,000 | 19,958 | 29,333 | 13,305 | 22,000 | 9,980 |
| 4 ft (1.2m) | 44,000 | 19,958 | 29,333 | 13,305 | 22,000 | 9,980 |
| 5 ft (1.5m) | 44,000 | 19,958 | 29,333 | 13,305 | 22,000 | 9,980 |
| 6 ft (1.8m) | 44,000 | 19,958 | 29,333 | 13,305 | 22,000 | 9,980 |
| 7 ft (2.1m) | 44,000 | 19,958 | 29,333 | 13,305 | 22,000 | 9,980 |
| 8 ft (2.4m) | 40,000 | 18,144 | 26,666 | 12,095 | 20,000 | 9,072 |
| 9 ft (2.7m) | 32,000 | 14,515 | 21,333 | 9,676 | 16,000 | 7,257 |
| 10 ft (3.0m) | 24,000 | 10,886 | 16,000 | 7,257 | 12,000 | 5,443 |
| 11 ft (3.3m) | 22,000 | 9,979 | 14,667 | 6,653 | 11,000 | 4,990 |
| 12 ft (3.6m) | 20,000 | 9,072 | 13,333 | 6,047 | 10,000 | 4,536 |
| 13 ft (3.9m) | 14,000 | 6,350 | 9,332 | 4,233 | 7,000 | 3,175 |
| 14 ft (4.2m) | 12,000 | 5,443 | 8,000 | 3,629 | 6,000 | 2,722 |
| 15 ft (4.5m) | 9,000 | 4,082 | 6,000 | 2,722 | 4,500 | 2,041 |
| 16 ft (4.8m) | 6,000 | 2,722 | 4,000 | 1,814 | 3,000 | 1,361 |
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