Pile Manipulators

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Holding the pile

The frame reaches over the side; the pile passes through 2 rings; rollers close on it and let it slide down as the hammer drives it.

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Cantilever frame

Two lattice side trusses and cross frames, stiff enough to hold a long pile against current and hammer blows.

How is it possible at Allmarc?

Robotic H-beam cutting and bevelling cellBeams up to 1,000 x 500 mm

Used here for: Cantilever frame

• Beams up to 1,000 x 500 mm
• 12 m long, 50 mm thick
• Hypertherm XPR 300

All our machinery

HSG CNC tube laser4 kW

Used here for: Cantilever frame

• 4 kW
• Tubes and sections up to 250 dia
• Automatic loading

All our machinery

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Deck hinges

Hinge pedestals so the frame luffs up clear of the water for transit.

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Two gripper rings

Stiffened rings far enough apart to set the pile’s angle, plumb or raked.

How is it possible at Allmarc?

Three-roll pinch cum pyramid plate rollsRolls plate up to 40 mm

Used here for: Two gripper rings

• Rolls plate up to 40 mm

All our machinery

Deratech Supera-H 12030 fibre laser20 kW

Used here for: Two gripper rings

In 2024 we were the only buyer of Deratech’s 20 kW, 12 m laser.

• 20 kW
• 12 x 3 m bed
• Pallet changer

All our machinery

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Arms and rollers

Arms with rollers that centre the pile and let it slide.

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Access and hydraulics

A walkway along the frame; the cylinders, pile and barge are shown for context.

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A kit of parts

Frame, hinges, rings and arms: every member numbered, match-marked and packed in erection sequence.