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What Is a Piling Rig?

By 27/09/2022June 28th, 2023No Comments

A construction job involves the utilization of varied technologically advanced equipment that eases and saves the time of construction. Long cylindrical materials that are put inside the bottom for supporting the structures built above the bottom are called Piles.

Piles are made from various materials like:

  • Timber/Wood
  • Metal
  • Concrete
  • Steel
  • Composite

With the increasing developments within the roads, rails, or other construction activities, there is a proportionate increase within the designing and manufacturing of forceful machines or equipment for driving piles far into the ground considering the soil type and strata. The pile type decides on which of the piling machine driving equipment is to be used.

Piling rigs are one of the things required in driving the pile into the ground beneath and are commonly utilized in foundation engineering. It works in the style of a drill to urge into sandy soil, clay, or silty clay. Mostly it’s used during a cast-in-place pile (for understanding more about cast-in-place piles refer above). they’re designed and developed in such how that they have a removable undercarriage for applying piles. The piling rigs are organised into small, medium, and large torque.

Working of piling rigs

Piling rigs are highly advanced and complex equipment used in the construction industry for bridges, buildings, and other construction projects.

They move in a single line (up and downwards) when weight is placed between the guides. Diesel or hydraulic hammers are accustomed to raising the weight and then hammering the piles into the ground. At a specific height, the weight is set free, allowing the pile to return down and drive into the ground.

Diesel hammer:

The piston weight helps in compressing the air, and ignition of fuel. The weight is then released at a particular height

Hydraulic hammer:

This is an alternative to a hydraulic hammer. This is often used in areas or locations where there’s a substantial restriction on the noise. They also help with controlling pollution. A hydraulic motor quickens the method. The double chain raises the weight to a specific height and pushes the right to fall.

Accelerated hydraulic hammers:

These ensure faster piling into the bottom. Various styles of pile sizes will be driven into the bottom, with accelerated hydraulic hammers.

If you’re looking for a trusted and reliable piling company in the Manchester area, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch today! Enquire about using our mini piling services to prevent subsidence.