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Product Highlights
- 13ft interlocking rail - Enables continuous L8 bar support along trench sheeting lines.
- Compatible with S275 steel sheet piles - Ideal for trench sheet tie-back reinforcement.
- Pre-drilled for tie rods - Secures waler to sheet pile with bolts for full structural hold.
SKU TR2333
The HERMEQ L8 Bar is a 13ft waling rail engineered to reinforce trench sheeting tie-back systems. Designed to interface with L8 sheet pile and tie rods, it ensures trench sheets stay secure during river, canal, or marina works. Manufactured from S275 steel, this bar enables a solid link between sheet piles across permanent or temporary installations.
L8 waling bars from HERMEQ are an essential support component in sheet pile retention systems for groundworks and trench sheeting. Each bar measures 13ft in length and is designed to span multiple trench sheets, securing them together with 0.8in tie rods in marine or inland environments. This system ensures structural consistency where trench sheets face variable ground pressures.
Engineered from S275-grade steel and with a thickness of 0.12in, these bars combine strength and compatibility with trench sheet products. Tie rods pass through each L8 bar, connecting front and rear sheet pile faces across the retention system. As a result, L8 bars enable load distribution across the sheet piles to limit deflection and movement, particularly in water-exposed sites such as canals or marinas.
- High-performance L8 bar system - Enables trench sheets to interlock securely for continuous soil retention.
- Designed for trench sheeting tie-backs - Works with 0.8in tie rods, nuts and washers.
- Preconfigured 13ft length - Reduces installation time and improves alignment across sheet pile faces.
- Steel grade S275 compliant - Supports sheet piles in high-load bankside conditions.
- Combines with HERMEQ trench sheet products - Compatible with our full range of trench sheets and steel sheet piles.
The HERMEQ L8 waling rail provides critical reinforcement for permanent and temporary trench sheeting systems. It is particularly effective in water-based construction zones where lateral earth support must be maintained under variable load. With precise section modulus and moment of inertia values, this 13ft L8 bar delivers consistent structural support across trench sheet walls and vertical steel sheet pile arrangements.
Whether deployed alongside L8 trench sheets, tie-back anchors or steel piling walls, this HERMEQ waling bar ensures secure and stable installations. It prevents horizontal displacement of the trench sheet face and simplifies anchoring configurations in B2B groundworks projects requiring trusted steel retention systems.
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The HERMEQ L8 bar delivers robust performance in heavy-duty trench sheeting systems, offering reinforcement across sheet pile lines using interlocking tie-back methods. Its 13ft span enables full face coverage when connecting trench sheets along rivers, canals or excavated banks. The steel profile is manufactured from S275 grade and precision-engineered for use with HERMEQ's trench sheet and tie-rod systems.
Each L8 waler overlaps the next in sequence, enabling seamless continuation across excavation walls. This arrangement ensures consistent trench sheet alignment and increases the holding force when under lateral pressure. The integrated tie rod holes allow 0.8in bars to pass through the steel sheet pile face and back, clamping the system using washers and nuts. Once installed, the waling bar forms a rigid horizontal beam across the sheeting face.
In B2B applications, the L8 waler rail ensures safe sheet pile reinforcement where excavation exposure or groundwater ingress could compromise ground integrity. Industries including infrastructure, utilities, rail and water management rely on the consistency and adaptability of these units. Supplied alongside trench sheet panels and tie rods, HERMEQ offers full-system delivery with clear alignment between all components.
Durability, alignment control and ground safety are all enhanced by deploying HERMEQ’s L8 trench sheeting supports. Whether stabilizing riverbanks, marinas, service trenches or canal sides, the L8 bar provides peace of mind in the face of shifting soils, water pressure and excavation variability. The tie-back method enabled by these waler rails is a proven solution across sectors requiring sheet piles for sale with repeatable load performance.
Each unit's design integrates key structural metrics — including a section modulus of 0.26in³ and a moment of inertia of 0.52in⁴ — giving engineers precise modeling data for temporary and permanent retaining walls. The full 13ft bar weighs 47.7lb (3.6lb per ft) and offers fast on-site handling due to its uniform profile and consistent connection points.
Pairing this HERMEQ L8 bar with compatible trench sheets and tie accessories forms a dependable earth retention strategy in harsh and variable terrain. Preconfigured and ready to install, it ensures minimum site preparation, reduced delays, and long-term project reliability in public, civil and industrial groundwork operations.
| Thickness | 0.12in |
| Length | 13ft |
| Weight per ft | 3.6lb |
| Section Modulus | 0.26in3 |
| Moment of Inertia | 0.52in4 |
| Sectional Area | 1.07in2 |
| Steel Grade | S275 |
What is an L8 bar used for?
The L8 bar is used to secure trench sheeting in place within a tie-back system. It connects multiple trench sheets across the face of a retaining wall or marine structure.
Is the HERMEQ L8 bar compatible with sheet pile systems?
Yes. This waling bar works with standard steel sheet pile configurations, specifically L8 trench sheets and 0.8in tie rods, to form reinforced structures.
What sizes are available for L8 bars?
HERMEQ L8 bars are typically supplied in a 13ft length. They are designed to span multiple trench sheets and can overlap for longer coverage as needed.
Do I need any accessories for the L8 bar?
Yes. To install the bar within a trench sheet tie-back system, you’ll need 0.8in tie rods, nuts, and washers, which pass through the sheet pile faces and anchor points.
