Vibrohammers

Suitable vibrohammers  for the installation of vinyl sheet piles are typically in the small to medium range. Excavator mounted vibrohammers are an excellent option because of their versatility and the fact that generally the excavator is utilised in other activities prior to and/or after the sheet pile installation such as excavation or soil compaction. The operator has to be mindful of  verticality during driving, since unlike the crane, the vibrohammer has to follow the hinge trajectory of the excavator. For tougher soil conditions a mandrel can be used in conjunction with this system.

Crane mounted vibrohammer is advantageous over excavator mounted vibrohammer installation as it can effectively handle much longer pile lengths. Also the vibrohammer can effectively rest its weight and force directly on top of the clamped sheet pile which results in better verticality. However, the cost for driving is typically higher than the excavator options due to the extra mobilisation cost of a crane.