Technology

What are the Benefits of Screwpiles

Fast Cost-Effective Installation

No other piling system in the world can compete with Screwpile Australia's screwpiling system, not even those who copy our technology. Our screwpiling systems are simple, the fastest and most predictable available in the world today. Our patented systems provide for up to 100 x 600kN screwpile installations per day. For construction site where latent ground conditions are experienced, rapid solutions are implemented to minimise any time extensions for piling works.
 
No Dewatering
 
Unlike conventional concrete piling, screwpile installation is not affected by ground water levels. Water tables are always a problem for concrete bored piles, usually requiring expensive dewatering procedures or the use of messy slurry products such as Bentonite. Dewatering is expensive and brings with it issues of managing and treating the discharge water. For sites where PASS (Potential for Acid Sulphates) may exist, this can be an unnecessary problem. There are no such issues when using our screwpiling systems.
 
No Vibration & Limited Noise Contamination
 
As building sites become smaller and more confined, noise and vibration are a significant environmental and occupational health and safety problem. Occupational Health and Safety issues affect workers and occupants of adjoining buildings and require risk assessment and minimisation policies and procedures. Similarly, the potential for damage to adjoining existing structures due to excessive vibration must also be assessed and monitored. Using our screwpile systems virtually eliminates these concerns are as the rotary hydraulics used delivers quiet, vibration-free installation.
 
No Spoils, Concrete or Reinforcement
 
Concrete bored piles generate excess soil spoils. In instances where Bentonite is used, sites become messy, holding up other trades. On sites where our screwpile systems are used other trades can go about their work as there is little site disturbance and installed screwpiles can be interfaced with the building's sub-structure immediately.
 
Limited Access Installations
 
Sites with limited headroom or width access can be easily resolved using versatile installation equipment and a multitude of screwpile configurations. In most instances there is no need to remove existing structures or plant life, we simply work around or under it.
 
Environmental Sustainability
 
Think about it. A screwpile can be un-installed just as easily as it was installed. Simply unwind it out of the ground if it is no longer required. Try doing that with a mass concrete block or concrete pile. It's usually just too hard and is left behind for the next generation to worry about.
 
For environmentally sensitive areas such as lakelands, rivers and parks, screwpiles can be installed with minimal or no impact on surrounding flora and fauna.