Helical Piers are a product that is ideally suited for the oil and gas industry. They make a strong permanent solution for the industry. PierTech's Helicals can also be removed easily if the foundation is no longer required, leaving little disturbance or environmental impact.
Why use PierTech's system?
| 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. |
| Adjustable Oil and Gas Bracket | Round Plate, threaded to create ability to adjust vertically up to 3 inches | Typical Bracket is a 12" diameter plate that can be welded or bolted to the structure in the field and adjusted vertically up to 3". |
| 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. |