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Helical Pier Applications for Mines

Mines

Helical piers make a strong and fast foundation for the industrial market. The patented PierTech system and the new construction bracket allow for quick and easy installation. Without the need for concrete, there are no delays due to weather or wait times for curing.

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Project Materials

Product Product Description Application Description
Helical Lead Section Pipe section with one or more welded helical bearing plates Typical lead section 2-7/8", 3-1/2" with a Cross-Lock Coupler, or a Hercules Pile 5', 7', or 10' long pipe, with a single Helix, double, or triple Helix, and Cross-Lock coupling.
Helical Extension Sections Pipe section with Cross-Lock Couplings welded to each side Typically requires 1 to 4 - 2-7/8", 3-1/2" Cross-Lock Extensions or a Hercules Pile Extension 5', 7', or 10' long Extensions for an overall length of 14' to 50' depth. Attaches to lead section.
New Construction Bracket Steel plate welded to a Cross-Lock Coupling or Coupling for the Hercules Pile System Typical 6" x 6" x 1/2" plate sits on top of the helical extension section.
Helical Equipment Package Hydraulic rotary motor and gearbox attached to a power source used to install the pile into the ground The helical equipment package will normally be mounted to a skid steer or excavator, and the standard installation drive heads will range from 6,000 ft-lbs to 360,000 ft-lbs. A digital or analog torque monitor will be used to calculate the pile's capacity.