Buying Acrow props sounds straightforward.

Until someone asks:

“Which size?”

That’s when things get interesting.

Acrow props are adjustable steel supports commonly used in slab formwork, shoring and temporary support systems. They are also used with H20 beams in slab formwork arrangements.

The mistake is choosing a prop simply because it is available.

Height matters

An Acrow prop needs to suit the required supporting height.

But height isn’t the only consideration.

The load, spacing, support conditions, slab arrangement and the overall formwork design matter too.

So if someone tells you:

“Just use this prop size. It worked on another site.”

Be careful.

Your project may have completely different requirements.

Here’s a better way to buy

Before asking for Acrow prop prices, know:

Required height.
Quantity.
Application.
Project location.
Rental duration, if applicable.

If you’re unsure about the quantity, provide the slab dimensions and formwork information available to you.

That’s much more useful than simply asking:

“How much is one Acrow prop?”

At Dova, Acrow props are available for sale or rental, so contractors can choose based on the project rather than automatically committing capital to equipment they may only need temporarily.

And if the requirement changes?

You can look at a combination of owned and rented equipment.

Good procurement starts with the requirements beyond quantity,
not the price tag.