In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a significant advancement in construction and foundation technology introduced by PierTech Systems. The company, renowned for its expertise in manufacturing helical piles and foundation repair solutions, has launched the Heli Max Grouted Pile. This innovative product is a hybrid pile system designed to enhance load capacity, precision, and safety while maintaining the efficiency of helical pile installation. The Heli Max Grouted Pile combines the benefits of various foundation systems, including helical piles, micropiles, drilled displacement piles, and driven piles, into a single, versatile solution. Its unique design features a displacement cone and dual-grouting module that create a sealed grout column, significantly improving both compressive and tensile performance.

The Heli Max Grouted Pile offers several advantages over traditional high-capacity foundations, such as eliminating the need for large cranes, concrete trucks, or deep drilling rigs. It can be installed using a conventional excavator, producing no spoils, low vibration, and minimal noise. The system allows for pressure grouting along the pile shaft and lead section simultaneously or as a controlled post-grouting operation. This results in a foundation solution with higher lateral capacity, greater buckling resistance, and faster installation compared to conventional systems. Michael Wilkis, Director of Engineering at PierTech Systems, highlights the Heli Max Grouted Pile as a major advancement in hybrid foundation design, merging the simplicity of helical installation with the strength of large-diameter drilled systems. For more information, visit the PierTech Systems website.