Propping and shoring
ARACON prop
ARACON steel in galvanised steel and ARACON nexus in aluminium: one prop family, set and struck by hand.
A prop carries the wet slab until the concrete takes its own weight. It is set by one person, adjusted under load, and struck and moved to the floor above.
About ARACON prop
ARACON Prop is a range of high-performance adjustable props engineered for falsework, slab support, wall formwork and temporary works. Available in galvanised steel and lightweight aluminium, the range provides contractors with a choice between maximum durability and reduced handling weight.
The ARACON Prop range is available in both steel and aluminium, allowing the material to be selected according to the demands of the application. Galvanised steel provides a robust and economical solution where durability and capacity are the priority, while aluminium significantly reduces component weight where manual handling, installation speed and crew productivity are critical.
Galvanised Steel Support
Why choose ARACON steel
ARACON STEEL is a high-performance galvanised steel adjustable prop engineered for applications where load capacity, durability and long service life are critical.
Precision Threaded Adjustment
A precision-threaded adjustment collar provides fine height control, allowing the prop to be accurately positioned and adjusted while maintaining the required support.
Hot-Dip Galvanised Protection
ARACON steel props are hot-dip galvanised to provide durable corrosion protection across demanding construction environments, supporting long-term service life and reduced maintenance requirements.
Robust and Economical
Galvanised steel is specified where durability and capacity decide the prop rather than the weight a crew carries. It is the economical choice for a fleet that has to stay in service across many projects rather than a few.
Modular Heights. Maximum Flexibility.
Optional bolt-on extension sections allow an existing ARACON Prop to be increased in height when additional reach is required. Rather than purchasing the next size up for every application, contractors can extend compatible props they already own, increasing fleet flexibility and maximising the value of existing equipment. This modular approach can help reduce unnecessary equipment purchases, simplify inventory management and provide greater adaptability as project requirements change.
Lightweight aluminium support
Why choose ARACON nexus
ARACON NEXUS is a high-performance aluminium adjustable prop engineered for applications where reduced handling weight, rapid installation and dependable vertical support are critical.
Lightweight by Design
Aluminium construction significantly reduces prop weight, making NEXUS easier to carry, position, adjust and strike manually.
Built for Manual Handling
Designed for applications where props are frequently moved and repositioned, reducing reliance on lifting equipment and improving crew productivity.
Precision Height Adjustment
A threaded adjustment system provides controlled height setting, allowing the prop to be accurately positioned for the required support height.
Aluminium Construction
Engineered aluminium provides a durable, lightweight alternative to conventional steel support, particularly where handling efficiency is a priority.
Part of the ARACON Prop Family
NEXUS complements the ARACON prop range, giving contractors the flexibility to select the appropriate prop according to load, height and handling requirements.
Designed for Temporary Works
Suitable for slab support, formwork, falsework and other temporary support applications where lightweight, adjustable vertical support is required.
ARACON prop brochure
The full product brochure, with the range, the detail drawings and the standards it is built to.