Drilling and Piling Equipment

Marine piling is often a repetitive activity, where a smart construction methodology can drastically reduce the total project execution time. Getting piles installed within tolerance, in varying soil conditions while working from the water, imposes a variety of technical and project-specific challenges.

Our extensive project portfolio proves that we can master these challenges. TWD has designed numerous piling and drilling templates for structures like jetties, quays, breakwaters, piers, and berthing facilities. Our versatile pile grippers, gates, and templates are customized to meet specific project needs, optimizing construction rates, reducing expenses, and ensuring safe and successful project completion. We customize our solutions to meet each project’s unique needs and piling output requirements while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Method Engineering

TWD specializes in tailored method engineering and equipment design for diverse piled structures. We design tools for combiwall constructions, sheet-piled walls, cofferdams, decks on piles, trestles, dolphins, and cellular cofferdams. We carefully review the entire operation to determine the key equipment functionalities to optimize operational efficiency. Our thorough study considers all critical factors, such as piling grid setup, irregularities, wave and current loads on piles, crane pitching method, installation tolerances, and hammer passing clearances. Our structural and mechanical engineers then develop a custom piling template that matches the required functionalities and supports the pile installation method.

Tool Deployment Method

The choice of marine plant equipment determines our approach to developing the optimal piling methods. TWD offers a range of innovative solutions, including pile gates supported from the sideshell of floating or jack-up barges, as well as standalone options. In standalone configurations, our designs can be supported either on previously installed piles or temporary spuds. Furthermore, we have developed outriggers and platforms that leverage existing quay at the shore or temporary jetties to facilitates crane access and streamline construction logistics around each pier structure.

Your Piling Rig Designer

With our multidisciplinary teams, we can support you throughout the entire process, from conceptualization to commissioning of a tool that meets your needs. We’re here to help with your next piled construction project, providing a competitive edge to your tender or project.

Our services include:

Method statements
Installation sequences
Structural and mechanical design
Marine analyses
Hammer drive ability
Fabrication supervision
Onsite support

Constructing something in the marine civil environment? Our custom-made temporary works help you overcome complex challenges. If you want to better understand the extent of TWD’s expertise, please read our Marine Civil Solutions Overview. In order to explore how we’ve contributed to industry-leading success in projects, featuring clients like VolkerStevin UK, BAM, SRGB, and more, you can download our Track Record.