SOLUTIONS PRODUCTS SERVICES INNOVATION ABOUT US CAREERS CONTACT Search Home / IHC IQIP Herbosch Kiere WATERHAMMER - THE SOLUTION IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS Using our environmentally-friendly Waterhammer to successfully install seven piles in a harsh environment The installation of the piles in a harsh environment at the Port of Antwerp. Ground conditions in this area were particularly challenging due to the composition of the clay in the port. The Waterhammer S-500W is the ideal solution for this project, and was easily able to ensure the piles reached their desired penetration depth. THE JOB AT HAND USE OF THE WATERHAMMER This job for Herbosch Kiere consisted of two separate projects at the Port of Antwerp. Due to the presence of Boom clay and rough ground, IHC IQIP supplied the Waterhammer S-500W. These were two projects with different purposes: the first involved the installation of piles for the expansion of the jetty construction, and the second involved the installation of piles for a mooring stage. INSTALLATION TIME Both projects were completed within three days, from the start to the demobilisation of the equipment. Working efficiently – both on preparation and on site – ensured a fast completion, while clear communication and reliable equipment resulted in an excellent collaborative process with the customer. MONOPILES The first project comprised seven monopiles, each with a diameter of 2,660mm and a length of 44m, installed up to 500mm above the waterline. The second project comprised 13 piles, each with a diameter of 2,900mm and a length of 33m, installed up to 800mm above the waterline. The piles were installed quickly and securely using IHC IQIP’s Waterhammer S-500W. THE S-500W HYDROHAMMER EXPLAINED The Waterhammer® was developed by IHC IQIP for use in ultra-deep water up to 2,000m. Water power pack wp1000w Plastic Lower bearing water Hydraulic valve ring ram Cap Sleeve RELATED PRODUCTS Previous ON- AND OFFSHORE FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT READ MORE SUBSEA PILING FRAMES READ MORE DECOMMISSIONING READ MORE Next RESULTS WATER DEPTH 0 METERS INSTALLED 0 PILES COMPLETED IN 0 HOURS CONTACT Smitweg 6, 2961 AW Kinderdijk P.O. Box 3, 2960 AA Kinderdijk The Netherlands contact@royalihc.com CONTACT BY EMAIL CONTACT BY PHONE +31 880 15 55 55 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Privacy policy Disclaimer