Saturday, January 16, 2016

Understanding How Pile Drivers Used

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By Jennifer Allen


In the field of construction there is a definite need for heavy equipment that is dependable. The tools most used have been around for years and are known as pile drivers. There are a number of variations of this tool that continues to be in use all over the world. It is important to know the different types of this device to get an understanding of what it can do.

This type of equipment has been in existence for longer than many realize. There is evidence that the tool has been used for over 500 years. In fact, there is some evidence showing that the mechanical type has been around 5000 years or more. Modern tools have been fashioned after a tool run by steam that was created in the 1800s.

It is important to know that this equipment is a device that forces poles into the ground. These poles are known as piles. The poles are used to add support to the foundation of a building structure. Basically the tool uses a weight that is placed on a pole, raised in the air and drives it into the ground. The construction industry has used this device for years.

Since its creation, there have been various types of the tool being used. The differences in the tools typically involved the type of power and the method that is used in operation. Advances in technology has allowed for recycling of the tool over time. New technologies have increased the effectiveness for use on projects that are larger scaled.

Diesel fuel hammers, for example, consists of cylinders, weights, and pistons. The tool is a two stroke, oversized diesel engine. When in use it drops weights that engage the discharge of fuel that causes the piston to be released. When the fuel becomes hot it is combustible and will drive the pistons back up and this cycle will start again. The process continues until fuel runs out or the job is complete.

While this tool is very useful it is not as popular as it once was. This is because the noise generated is extremely loud and has an adverse impact on the environment. Another system, called vertical travel lead, has adjustable positions which allows for use with a large variety of projects. This specific tool is standard in the United States and has played a significant role in the railroad industry.

The modern version of the diesel tool is the hydraulic hammer. It is not at noisy and less hazardous to the environment. The device is specifically helpful when working on large projects. In addition, this type of hammer eliminates a lot of the pollution that is typically associated with diesel fuel. However, because the parts are constantly moving and banging, it is still noisy.

There are other tools such as the piling rig, vibrating driver extractor, and the hydraulic press in. In situations when the diesel hammer is problematic, the press in is used. A vibrating driver is used for bridge construction and piling rigs to lay foundations. This type of device is complex with a number of variations that make it a vital tool for construction.




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