SG, SIDE GRIP
PILE DRIVER, STD
Total Piling Solutions

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONVALID FROM JAN 2023

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MOVAX WAY-OF-PILINGINTRODUCTION
Movax Oy, established in 1993, is a Finnish-based, privately-owned world-leading innovator,
developer and manufacturer of excavator-mounted piling and foundation equipment withhighly advanced automatic control systems and information management solutions.

A TOTAL SOLUTIONGLOBALLY PROVEN

Movax Oy focuses solely on solutions for the piling& foundation industry. The comprehensive range ofexcavator-mounted piling & foundation equipment
and customized solutions cover a complete range ofpiling technologies - including both driven and boredpiles.

With almost 30 years of experience and more than3000 units delivered to all over the world and witha clear focus on the piling and foundation industry,
MOVAX has a deep understanding and know-how
of varying site and soil conditions - and of all kindsof different type of excavators and rail roaders.
Movax Oy’s experience also covers a wide range ofapplications ranging from Rail, Road and Civil toWaterways & Piers, Utilities and Environmental &Energy.

UNIQUE, VALUE-ADDINGTECHNOLOGY
Movax Oy’s piling and foundation equipment provide
the optimum way-of-working - MOVAX WAY-OFPILING™ - when constructing foundations, building
retaining walls, both temporary and permanent,
cofferdams and when performing trenching andexcavation work and soil stabilisation in a wide rangeof applications.

QUALITY BUILT-TO-LAST
MOVAX is made with high-class materials, equipment
and components – and modern, state-of-the-art
production technologies and machinery ensuring
the highest possible quality of manufacture. MovaxOy’s Quality Management Systems is certified onaccordance with ISO 9001:2015.

GLOBALLY LOCALCUSTOMER CARE
Movax Oy focuses on superior customer service andsupport together with a world-wide network of local
partners, established in more than 30 countries allover the world, performing trenching and excavation
work in a wide range of applications from civil/
structural, rail and road to waterways & piers, utilities
and environmental.

INNOVATION & CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
Movax Oy is the inventor of the modular, vibratory side grip
pile driver technology. Movax Oy’s inventions have resulted
in numerous patents (50+) and its trademark, MOVAX®, isregistered and well known for the quality it represents all overthe world.
Movax Oy is strongly committed to continuously develop its
products and services in close cooperation with its customers
and local partners.

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TOTAL SOLUTIONPILING, FOUNDATION &SOIL STABILISATIONMOVAX excavator mounted piling equipment and customised solutions are available for different
piling technologies, including both driven and bored piles, and for varying site and soil conditions
and requirements.
The MOVAX Control System links the excavator with the MOVAX piling equipment and customised
solutions whereas the MOVAX Information Management System (MIMS) provides essential information
about the piling process and the pile installation - and about the MOVAX piling equipment.

PILE DRIVERSPILING HAMMERSPILING DRILLSSide grip vibratory-type pile driver forhandling, pitching, driving & extracting
a complete range of driven piles,
including sheet piles, H-beams, tubular
steel piles and timber piles.

Hydraulic, double-acting impact-typepiling hammers for driving load-bearing
piles or assisting in sheet pile driving ineven the most difficult soil conditions.

Telescopic/kelly bar-type piling drills forbored, cast-in-situ (concrete) piles.

MOVAX CONTROL SYSTEM
The MOVAX Control System (mControl+) controls all MOVAX
piling equipment and customised solutions. The system
controls the auxiliary hydraulics of the excavator and all thefunctions of MOVAX’s piling equipment.

MULTI-TOOL 		PILING LEADERS

COLUMN 		STABILISATION LEADERS

Customised
multi-purpose
pilingleaders with tooling including vibratory
pile driver, piling hammer and rotary
drives for pre-augering and CFA piling.

Customised column stabilisation leader
for increasing strength, improving
deformation properties and to increase
stiffness of soft soil.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENTThe MOVAX Information Management System(MIMS) provides essential information about the pilingprocess and the pile installation – mLogbook - as well
as about the MOVAX piling equipment itself – mFLeet
Management.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICESVIBRATORY PILE DRIVERS
MOVAX Side grip pile drivers are excavator-mounted, high-frequency, vibratory-type pile drivers providing
the optimum solution for a wide range of piling requirements – especially when a high degree of precision isrequired; and for piling in sensitive environments and when limited space, head room or access is available.
The same unit can handle, pitch and drive – and extract – different type of piles and is capable of accomplishing
the entire piling process without the need of manual handling or assisting machinery.

FEATURES· Excavator-mounted						Utilizing the hydraulic power and lifting capacity of the excavator or railroader (carrier). Designed to work on any and all wheeled and crawler-type
excavators and rail roaders by utilising and commanding the standard
auxiliary hydraulics and/or by connecting to the electronic control of theexcavator.
· Comprehensive size range					Available in different models, sizes and configurations for different piling
requirements and different type of piles ranging sheet piles, trench sheets
and, H-beams to tubular steel piles and timber piles; and for excavators
ranging from 8 to 50 ton – thus always ensuring the optimum size and correct
combination of vibratory pile driver and excavator.
· Fixed or Variable					Available with fixed eccentric moment (STD/LITE) or with resonance-freestart/stop (V).
· MOVAX Modular System						Versatility based on the MOVAX Modular System™ which enables the use of
the same unit for a wide range of different piling requirements, piling workand type of piles.
· MOVAX Control System						Controlled with the MOVAX Control System, mControl+ for productivity,precision and accuracy.
· MOVAX Information Management System				Available with the MOVAX MIMS Information Management System:
mFleetManagement for monitoring MOVAX piling equipment operation,performance and condition; and mLogbook for monitoring and reporting thepiling works.

Side grip vibratory pile drivers for
HANDLING, PITCHING, DRIVING AND EXTRACTING PILES

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SIDE GRIP PILE DRIVERS

SELECTION
The suitable MOVAX side grip pile driver for a specific piling & foundation application is selected based on
the soil & site conditions, the excavator and the main dimensions (weight & length) of the piles to be driven.
The configuration ie. the arms, clamps and/or pads of the MOVAX side grip pile driver is then defined by thetype of piles to be driven.
Model (vibro technology)
MOVAX side grip vibratory pile driver-models are available based on two different (vibro)technologies: fixed eccentricmoment (STD/LITE) and with resonance-free start/stop (V). Standard (STD) and Lite (N) models are selected for awide range of piling jobs whereas Resonance-free (V) models are selected for sensitive areas where disturbances tothe surroundings are to be minimized. All MOVAX side grip pile drivers are high frequency-type vibratory pile drivers.

Maximum velocity of soil vibration (mm/s)

Resonance-free(V)Lite(N)

Natural resonance of soil, buildings, etc.

StartStandard (low frequency)

8Standard(STD)

Operation
MOVAX STD/Lite (high frequency)

Stop

MOVAX V (high frequency)

TimeExcavator (carrier)
The excavator must be suitable – and match – the specific vibratory pile driver in question in regards to hydraulic power (oil flow @pressure). Thus the excavator brand & model is needed for the correct selection of model.

Soil conditions
Vibratory pile drivers are suitable for a wide range of soil conditions & N-values (SPT). In order to make a detailed analysis of thesuitability of a MOVAX model for a specific project a soil report is needed.

Type & dimension of piles
In order to select the correct MOVAX model, the type of piles (sheet pile, H-beam, tubular steel pile and/or timber pile) and theirdimensions (length, width/depth, OD) are needed. Due to the modular design (MOVAX Modular System) the same MOVAX side grip
pile driver can be used to drive different type of piles.

Site conditions
MOVAX side grip pile drivers are the optimum solution for sites with limited access, space or headroom. Standard (STD) and Litemodels are selected for a wide range of piling jobs. Resonance-free (V) models are selected for sensitive areas where disturbances
to the surroundings are to be minimized.

SELECTION CHARTEXCAVATOR CLASS/

33-50 t28-32 t23-28 t20-24 t

SG-60
SG-60V

SG-50
SG-50V

SG-45
SG-45V

17-21 t13-16 tSG-40N

SG-30N

7-11 tPILE SIZE (length/weight)
6 m x 2800 kg
12 m x 1900 kg

SG-75
SG-75V

16 m x 1300 kg
8 m x 2300 kg
12 m x 1800 kg
16 m x 1200 kg
6 m x 1200 kg
12 m x 1000 kg
16 m x 900 kg
SG-15N4 m x 400 kg
6 m x 200 kg

SUITABLE PILES
Sheet piles /width
400-1200 mm(330-600 mm)

width
400-600 mm(330-600 mm)

H100-H500

H100-H400

H100-H140

Ø160–600 mm

Ø120–325 mm

Ø100–200 mm

Ø88.9–1220 mm

Ø88.9–508 mm

Ø88.9–323.9 mm

width(trench sheets)

400-1200 mm

H-beams
Timber piles
Tube piles

PRELIMINARY!
When making the final selection the excavator engine size and hydraulic system design (oil pump arrangement, oil flow rate/pressure etc.),
excavator lifting capacity and stability and soil and site conditions shall be taken into account.

VSERIES

STD LITE
SERIESSERIES

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PILE HANDLING & DRIVINGMOVAX side grip pile drivers are capable of handling, pitching, driving and extracting a wide range of different
piles including sheet piles, H-beams, tubular steel piles and timber piles without assisting machinery or
manual handling and with the minimum number of assisting manpower. Furthermore there is no need for
additional work, material and tools.

HANDLING

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MOVAX WAY-OF-PILINGPITCHING

DRIVING/EXTRACTINGVSERIES

STD LITE
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TECHNOLOGYSTANDARD-MODELSMOVAX STD- and LITE-models side grip vibratory piledrivers are high frequency (2300-300 rpm/38-50 Hz)
vibratory pile drivers with fixed eccentric moment.

Amplitude

FIXED ECCENTRIC MOMENTThe STD- and LITE-models are suitable for a wide range ofpiling works in different soil and site conditions.
TimeStart up

12Full speed

Shutdown

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MOVAX MODULAR SYSTEM
The MOVAX Modular System (MMS™) enables the use of the same MOVAX side grip pile driver for a wide
range of different type of piles ranging from sheet piles, H-beams and tubular steel piles to timber piles. The
MOVAX Modular System includes interchangeable arms, clamps and pads that can easily and efficiently bechanged for the different pile types in question.
PADS

ARMS

ADAPTER

Std jaw pads
(for sheet piles& H-beams)

Sheet pile arms

Tube pads

PADS

VIBRO BOX
CLAMPS

ARMS

Tube clamps

Std jaw pads
(for sheet piles& H-beams)
Sheet pile clamps
Tube pads

Modular arms

BOTTOM CLAMP

Timber clamps
Standard

CLAMPSARMS

XL tube clamps

Tube arms

TandemVSERIES

STD LITE
SERIESSERIES

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MOVAX MODULAR SYSTEM
The MOVAX Modular System (MMS™) enables the use of the same MOVAX side grip pile driver for different type of piles.

SHEET PILEARMS

STD JAW PADS

TUBE PADS

MODULARARMS

STD JAW PADS

TUBE PADSSHEET PILE CLAMPSTUBE ARMS

14TUBE CLAMPSTIMBER CLAMPSVSERIES

STD LITE
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CONFIGURATIONSSHEET PILE ARMS
Special sheet pile arms are the optimum solution whenhandling, pitching, driving and extracting only – or mainly– sheet piles and/or H-beams.
The special sheet pile arms can also be utilised to drive
smaller diameter tubular steel piles or micropiles up toOD 273 mm. Each tubular steel pile size requires its own,
individual tube pads.

TUBE PADSSHEET PILE PADS
for sheet piles and H-beams
Standard sizes
w 400–1200 mm/ H180–H500

TUBE PADS
Standard sizes

for tubular steel piles
Tube pads for tandemfrom OD 88.9 mm to OD 273 mm
bottom clamp fromStandard sizes
OD 508 mm up toØ 88.9
Ø 127 OD Ø219.1
1220mmØ 101.6
Ø 139.7 Ø 273
Ø 114.3
Ø 168.3

Customised sizes and special types, for instance for rail tracks, are available by request.

SHEET PILE ARMS are designed for the optimum handling, pitching and driving/extraction of
sheet piles, H-beams and tube piles.

Clamp hooks

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Clamping the webHandling, pitching,driving & extracting
H-beams

Handling, pitching,driving & extractingsheet piles

Handling, pitching,driving & extracting
small OD tube piles

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CONFIGURATIONSTUBE ARMS
Special modular tube arms are utilised to handle anddrive large diameter tubes from 508 mm up to OD 1220
mm. Each tube size requires its own tube clamp in orderto ensure proper operation.
A tandem bottom clamp is available for the same tube
sizes as the tube arms for optimised pile driving of large
tubes.

TUBE CLAMPS
for tubular steel piles fromOD 508 mm to OD 1220 mm
Standard sizesØ 508Ø 610
Ø 711

Ø 762
Ø 813
Ø 914

Ø 1016
Ø 1220TANDEM
BOTTOM CLAMP

TUBE PADS
Standard sizes
Tube pads for tandem
bottom clamp from
OD 508 mm up toOD 1220 mm

Customised sizes areavailable by request.

TUBE ARMS are designed for the optimum handling, pitching anddriving/extraction of large OD tubes.

Handling, pitching,driving & extracting
large OD tube piles

Tandem bottom clamp
driving/extracting
large OD tube piles

VSERIES

STD LITE
SERIESSERIES

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SIDE GRIP PILE DRIVERS, Standard

CONFIGURATIONSMODULAR ARMS
Modular arms are suitable for driving sheet piles, H-beams, tubular
steel piles and timber piles.
Sheet pile clamps are utilised to drive sheet piles and H-beams.
The sheet pile clamps can be equipped with tube pads for tubular
steel piles up to OD 273 mm. Each tube size requires its own tube
pads in order to ensure proper operation.
Tube clamps are utilised for tubular steel piles up to OD 762 mm.
Each tube size requires also its own tube clamps.
Timbe clamps are utilised to drive timber or wooden piles. A rangeof round timber piles can be driven with the same timber clamps
whereas square timber piles requires clamps of the same size.

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TUBE CLAMPS
for tubular steel piles fromOD 88.9 mm up to OD 762 mm:

SHEET PILE CLAMPSTIMBER CLAMPS

for sheet piles and H-beams/
tubular steel piles from OD 88.9 mm
to OD 273 mm:

for timber piles fromOD 160 mm up to 600 mm:

Standard sizesØ 88.9
Ø 101.6
Ø 114.3
Ø 127
Ø 139.7

Ø 168.3
Ø 219.1
Ø 273
Ø 323.9
Ø 406.4

Ø 457
Ø 508
Ø 610
Ø 711
Ø 762SHEET PILE PADS
w 400–1200 mm/H180-H500

A range of round timber pile sizes
can be driven with the same
timber clamps.
Standard sizes
M Ø 160-420 mm
L Ø 430-600 mm

TUBE PADS

In addition clamps for square
timber piles are also available.
Each square timber pile size
requires clamps of matching size.

Standard sizesØ 88.9
Ø 101.6
Ø 114.3
Ø 127

Ø 139.7
Ø 168.3
Ø 219.1
Ø 273

Customised sizes are available by request. (e.g. clamps for square timber piles or other special profiles).

MODULAR ARMS are designed for versatility and to handle, pitch, drive and extract
sheet piles, tube piles or timber piles.

Handling, pitching,driving & extracting
tube piles

Handling, pitching,driving & extracting
sheet piles

Handling, pitching,driving & extracting
small OD tube piles

Handling, pitching,driving & extracting
timber piles

VSERIES

STD LITE
SERIESSERIES

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SIDE GRIP PILE DRIVERS, Standard

CONFIGURATIONSBOTTOM CLAMP incl. OPTIONSThe (standard) bottom clamp is utilised for the completion of thepile driving and is suitable for all kinds of piles including sheet piles,H-beams and tubular steel piles.
The bottom clamp is equipped with pads for the specific pile type inquestion, Sheet pile pads are utilised for sheet piles and H-beams,
Double (sheet) pile pads are recommended when driving double sheetpiles (both U and Z). Tube pads are available in two sizes, from OD
323,9 mm to 508 mm and OD 508 mm to OD 762 mm; both covering theentire range as specified.
Smaller OD tube piles (from 88,9 mm to 323,9 mm and timber piles
require a top hitter. The same top hitter is suitable for the entire range.
An optional 4th jaw can be provided for added pile handling capabilities.

Top hitter (optional)
Smaller OD tube piles (from 88,9 mm to323,9 mm and timber piles require a top
hitter. The same top hitter is suitable for theentire range.
Top hitters for larger OD piles and f. ex.
square timber piles are available by request.

Sheet pile pads

Lifting lever
The bottom clamp is equipped witha lifting lever for handling of sheet piles.

4th jaw (optional)
Tube pads
OD 323,9...508 mm
OD 508...762 mmDouble (sheet)pile pads
Available for double-Z
type sheet piles

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VSERIES

STD LITE
SERIESSERIES

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SIDE GRIP PILE DRIVERS, Standard

TECHNICAL DATA
Model

SG-75

SG-60

SG-50

SG-45

Weightkg

3330 - 3620

2550 - 2850

2400 - 2700

2390 - 2690

Heightmm

2615

2550

2530

2530

Depthmm

1115

1180 - 1436

1180 - 1436

1180 - 1436

Widthmm

1270

1193

1193

1193

Frequency

1/min

2300 - 3000

2300 - 3000

2300 - 3000

2300 - 3000

Eccentric moment

kgm

7,6

6,1

5,1

4,6

Centrifugal force, max

kN

750

600

500

450

Ground vibrationnormal

normalnormalnormalResonance-free start/stopnononono

Driving method

vibration

vibration

vibration

vibration

Swing/tilt angleo360/30360/30360/30360/30Return pressure, max

bar

55

5

5

Pressure setting

bar

350

350

350

350

Excavator class

t

33-40

28-32

23-28

20-24

Engine power, min., TIER III

kW

180

135

125

100

Engine power, min., TIER IV

kW

200

160

135

120

6 m x 2800 kg

8 m x 2300 kg

8 m x 2300 kg

8 m x 2300 kg

12 m x 1900 kg

12 m x 1800 kg

12 m x 1800 kg

12 m x 1800 kg

16 m x 1300 kg

16 m x 1200 kg

16 m x 1200 kg

16 m x 1200 kg

Suitable piles
Length & weight

Length & weight
Sheet piles

22width400-1200 mm

depth

265 mmH-beamssize

H100-H500

Timber pilessizeØ 160 - 420 mm

Timber pilessizeØ 430 - 600 mm

Tubular steel piles, tubessizeØ 88,9 - 762 mm (1220 mm)

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SERIES

STD LITE
SERIESSERIES

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