FEATURE
Puntel, a leading expert in small
diameter drilling techniques, to
establish PSM. In 2011, they acquired
IPC and its line of high-tech products
in drill rigs, tie rods and jet grouting,
further boosting production capability
of technologies in the micropile and
ancillaries sectors.
In 2005, Soilmec introduced what
has become known as, “the electronic
brain of its drilling rigs,” the Drilling
Mate System (DMS). This electronic
system delivers drilling equipment
control, production supervision and
fleet management by using smart
technology in the field. DMS collects,
analyzes and manages information
from drilling equipment, gaining
insight into ground engineering and
the piling business. This high-tech
built-in instrumentation is designed
to increase piling efficiency through
improved operations control, automated
drilling functions and job-aid tools, and
became standard on all large diameter
pile equipment models. Today more
than 800 Soilmec rigs around the world
are fitted with their own “artificial
intelligence” systems to constantly communicate
with the operator in the cab.
In more than 90 countries, on five continents,
Soilmec equipment is out getting the job
done in a variety of climatic conditions, soils,
cultures and social contexts.
Two years later, in 2007, working
with the Trevi Group and Soilmec key
accounts, the first Tiger hydromill was
developed. Within five years, a furtherenhanced
model achieved a record
depth of 250 metres on the Soilmec
test field, opening up the ultra-deep
excavation market.
During this fourth decade of
operation, Soilmec engineers applied
for another 37 patents. All standard
models were redesigned to utilize new
materials, reduce weight and enhance
performance. As stated in Issue 1/2019
of Soilmec Journal, “Multifunctionality
became the standard, and concepts
of ergonomics, efficiency, power,
flexibility, safety and respect for the
environment became guidelines for
new models. The Soilmec of the future
was taking shape.”
Another 42 patents were filed over
the next 10 years, including cased
displacement piles and the electric
hammer with permanent magnet
technology in 2010.
Today Soilmec manufactures 45
equipment models (in more than 700
versions) for bored piles, diaphragm
walls, soil consolidation, drilling and
grouting – from four to 200 tons in
working conditions. The heavy-duty
SC-120 HD crane allows the operator
to construct up to five-metre diameter
piles to a depth of over 90 metres with
a SA-40 hydraulic rotary, replicating
Static Load Tester (SLT)
Pile Dynamics’ SLT:
• Provides quick and accurate monitoring of force and displacement during a static load test
• Allows monitoring of multiple data collection boxes at once, up to 16 channels per box, with
Smart universal inputs, up to 256 boxes
• Offers real-time graphical presentation of load, strain (resistive or vibrating wire), displacement
and pressure measurements
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