In deep foundation construction, pile head processing is a crucial step to ensure a stable and durable connection between the piles and the structure. Traditional methods such as manual labor and hydraulic hammers have been widely used, but they come with significant drawbacks, including safety risks, inefficiency, and environmental concerns. As the construction industry evolves, innovative solutions like Brextor® pile head breaking machine offer a more efficient, precise, and safer alternative for pile head processing. This article explores the advantages of Brextor® pile head breaking machine and why it stands out as the superior choice.
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What is Brextor® pile head breaking machine?
Brextor® pile head breaking machine is an advanced pile head breaking machine designed to efficiently and precisely process pile heads. Unlike conventional methods that rely on heavy manual labor or high-impact tools, Brextor offers a controlled, mechanical solution that ensures a clean and accurate pile head finish. It is suitable for breaking single piles as well as various types of pile walls, including tangential, secant, and spaced pile walls.
Applications of Brextor® pile head breaking machine
The Brextor® pile head breaking machine is used in various deep foundation projects where pile heads need to be processed before integrating them into the structure. Its applications include:
Bridge and tunnel construction – Ensuring precise pile head finishes for load-bearing structures.
High-rise buildings – Providing high accuracy in foundation work to support tall structures.
Infrastructure projects – Enhancing efficiency in large-scale construction developments.
Pile walls and retaining structures – Processing secant, tangential, or contiguous pile walls with ease.
The list is not exhaustive. Brextor® pile head breaking machine can also be used to process all types of piles.
Advantages of Brextor® Pile head breaking machine
With Brextor® pile head breaking machine, not only single piles, but also all types of bored pile walls (tangential, secant of contiguous) are gently processed by machine. The work is done by one person and one machine. The weather conditions have no influence here.
Brextor® pile head breaking machine offers the following advantages:
🏗 Increased construction quality
Perfect pile breaking without cracks in the pile body or spalling on the pile outer skin, no bent or torn reinforcements and a height accuracy of +/- 1cm.
💵 Reduced construction costs
The demolition material consists of 80% gravel 0-30mm and can therefore be reused directly on the construction site. In addition, the Brextor® pile head breaking machine requires less working space than conventional mining methods. This means that not only expenses for transportation and disposal incl. fees are saved, but the purchase and supply of replacement material is also eliminated. Furthermore, the preparatory work eliminates the need for a separating diamand cut at the final extraction level and the cleaning effort is massively lower than with conventional extraction methods.
⏱ Shortened processing time
For example, a pile with a diameter of 1 m and a height of 1 m can be processed within 40 minutes. A daily output of up to 16 piles is possible. In addition, Brextor® pile head breaking machine provides reliable performance and therefore increased planning security.
♻️ Environmentally friendly
With Brextor® pile head breaking machine, the demolition material (80% gravel 0-30mm) can be reused directly on the construction site. Brextor® also requires less working space. This saves excavation and replacement material. By reusing the demolition material directly on the construction site and saving on excavation and replacement material, transportation can be saved. In addition, landfills are less polluted.
👷 Increased health & safety at work
No heavy physical labor is required for pile processing, which massively reduces the risk of health hazards such as HAVS syndrome. Brextor® pile head breaking machine also avoids working in danger zones.
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Call us on +41 41 495 05 20 or send an e-mail to info@brc.swiss. We look forward to working with you and taking your projects to the next level.