| Project Company |
Gilchrist Construction |
| Problem: |
Even after soil testing and a pile test program, a stubborn sand strata began to strain the approved hammer and Gilchrist Construction superintendent Paul Crane's nerves. The standard answer of "put a larger hammer on the job" caused concern because the intial blows to the concrete pile, merely stabbed into the ground, could produce high tension stressesin the pile. This would cause craced and broken piles. |
| Solution: |
The I.C.E. 60S diesel hammer has an adjustable throttle. The infinitely variable throttle allows a gentle start and a gradual increase in energy when the pile is firmly seated. The remote throttle also provides the ability to rapidly increase or decrease the stroke or to shut off the hammer entirely. |
| Result: |
No broken or cracked piles from too much tension |
| What the Client Says |
Randy Gilchrist, CEO of Gilchrist Construction likes the idea of using one hammer on different pile sizes. In addition, the hydraulic start installed on the hammer provided easy starts while maintaining alignment on the pile. |
