Telescopic props are height-adjustable steel supports used below slab and beam formwork. An inner and outer tube, adjustment mechanism and related components allow the prop to work within its intended height range.
Current product: Telescopic Prop - Adjustable Formwork Prop.
Where Are Telescopic Props Used?
- Slab formwork
- Beam support arrangements
- Residential projects
- Plywood and timber-beam slab formwork
- Temporary support arrangements designed for the project
Main Components
Typical parts include the inner and outer tubes, adjustment mechanism, nut, locking hook and the top support connection. A flat head or compatible U-head can be used depending on the arrangement.
3–5 m Product Classes
The current product range includes 3 m, 3.5 m, 4 m, 4.5 m and 5 m classes. These are product classes; the actual closed and open working range varies by model.
See Telescopic Prop Sizes: 3–5 Metre Models.
Selection Factors
Prop class, required working height, tube configuration, head type, prop spacing and the complete formwork loading arrangement work together. Load capacity is not one fixed value for every telescopic prop.
Telescopic Props vs Table Shoring
Telescopic props are individual adjustable supports. Table shoring is a modular system in which frames, bracing, heads and upper support members work together. See Telescopic Props vs Table Shoring.