Time saving innovation – Vibro hammer PVE 300M used as Lifting accessory and piling tool

Technical point of view towards product certification process – TÜV SÜD, Department Offshore Wind Energy certified the complex hammer machine as Lifting Accessory

Company / Unternehmen: TÜV SÜD IS – Department of Offshore Wind Energy
Speaker / Referent: Björn Kramer
Position: Computational Engineer and Inspector

Abstract:
Technical point of view towards product certification process – TÜV SÜD, Department Offshore Wind Energy certified the complex hammer machine as Lifting Accessory.
The vibro-hammer tool induces tremendous eccentric forces into the pile which are necessary to fluidize the surrounding soil. Since the hammer clamps grip the tube firmly it was uncertain if they were capable of transferring the lifting and upending forces with the necessary safety.
Together with the Dutch Vibro expert from DIESEKO all challenges of the certification for this Upending and Lifting tool could be met. Extensive Load tests finally confirm the quality of design and product. A field report of a non-standardised solution.