Paratech shoring products are used for structural stabilization and rescue operations, particularly in emergency and disaster response situations. They are commonly employed by fire & rescue departments, urban search and rescue (USAR) teams, and military units.
Here’s how they are typically used:
1. Building Collapse and Structural Stabilization
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Shoring Walls & Ceilings: Paratech’s struts and stabilization kits help support weakened walls, ceilings, and floors in buildings that have suffered damage from earthquakes, explosions, or structural failures.
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Paratech AcmeThread and LockStroke Struts: These allow for rapid deployment to brace unstable structures safely.
2. Vehicle and Machinery Extrication
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Stabilizing Overturned or Crushed Vehicles: Rescuers use Paratech’s stabilization struts and lifting devices to secure and lift vehicles to extricate trapped occupants.
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Heavy Lifting: Hydraulic lifting air bags are used alongside struts to lift and stabilize heavy machinery in industrial accidents.
3. Trench Rescue Operations
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Preventing Cave-Ins: Paratech’s trench shoring equipment helps prevent soil collapse during trench rescue operations by providing a solid support system.
4. Confined Space Rescue
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Stabilizing Tunnels and Shafts: Paratech equipment helps ensure safe access for rescuers by securing unstable tunnels or confined spaces.
5. USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) & Disaster Response
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Earthquake & Storm Damage Response: Teams deploy Paratech shoring to reinforce buildings, bridges, and other structures affected by natural disasters.
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Building Entry & Breaching: Struts and breaching tools assist in safely accessing collapsed structures.
Find out more about Paratech shoring solutions here or email rescue@ptha.com.au