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Product Highlights
- Compact 1,653 lb hoarding block - Designed for wind load stability with minimal site footprint.
- Compatible with timber and steel hoarding - Enhances structural strength and compliance.
- LOLER-compliant lifting anchor - 5,512 lb spherical pin with certified clutch handling.
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SKU CB2626
HERMEQ’s 1,653 lb kentledge blocks are ideal for stabilizing timber or steel hoarding in wind-sensitive zones. Each concrete ballast block measures 47 in x 24 in x 18 in and includes a 5,512 lb-rated spherical lifting anchor. Designed for urban sites with limited space, these interlocking blocks are fully forklift and LOLER-compliant for safe handling.
Engineered for high-demand hoarding applications, HERMEQ’s 1,653 lb concrete hoarding blocks are designed to increase wind loading capacity in confined or high-traffic areas. These blocks are compact, stable, and manufactured for compatibility with standard timber and steel hoarding systems.
With a footprint of just 24 in wide, they’re perfect for pedestrian zones and city centers, where spacing restrictions and safety regulations require careful planning. Despite their small size, these concrete blocks offer exceptional strength and can withstand significant pressure loads.
Key features & benefits:
- Concrete block for retaining wall and hoarding ballast – Stabilizes fence lines and temporary partitions.
- Interlocking concrete block system – Suitable for linked runs or independent spacing.
- 5,512 lb-rated lifting point – Includes certified spherical pin anchor for LOLER-compliant handling.
- Compact footprint – 24 in wide design for limited-space zones or pedestrian pathways.
- Ideal for urban or roadside projects – Supports short- or long-term installation needs.
These hoarding ballast blocks are cast from high-strength concrete and tested to ensure safe handling under load. The spherical lifting anchor enables secure lifting with certified clutch systems, improving operational safety and compliance during delivery and installation.
HERMEQ stocks a wide range of Concrete Barriers, Traffic Management, Permanent Fencing & Temporary Fencing conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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Each 1,653 lb interlocking kentledge block is molded with a 6.7 in long spherical pin anchor rated at 5,512 lbs, supported by a 3x safety factor. This ensures full compliance with the Lifting Operation & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 when used with HERMEQ-approved clutches and accessories.
- Block size: 47 in (L) x 24 in (W) x 18 in (H)
- Weight: 1,653 lbs
- Handling: Compatible with forklifts, lifting clutches and Moffett/HiAb delivery vehicles.
- Applications: Hoarding stabilization, wind load reinforcement, space-sensitive temporary fencing.
Offloading accessories are available. Please confirm if you require a lifting clutch at point of order to avoid delivery delays. Speak to our team for advice on hoarding layout design and ballast calculation to meet site-specific wind loading thresholds.
What are kentledge blocks used for in hoarding systems?
They provide ballast to reinforce the hoarding structure and prevent collapse under wind pressure or impact.
Are these blocks forklift and LOLER compliant?
Yes. Each includes a 5,512 lb-rated spherical anchor suitable for use with compliant lifting clutches and mechanical offloading systems.
Can these be used in pedestrian areas?
Yes. The 24 in wide profile is ideal for city centers, footpaths, and tight urban construction zones.
Do they work with steel and timber hoarding?
Yes. These concrete blocks are compatible with both timber and steel hoarding systems used across US construction sites.
