Helical Piles

A responsible choice that's not just made for light loads

Helical piles are the fastest, most flexible and environmentally-friendly deep foundation option available, which feature a quiet low disturbance installation.

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Why our customers choose helical piles

Speed
Cost
Environmental Responsibility
Quality
Adaptability

Speed

Unrivaled speed in drilling & installations

Helical piles use a unique design that significantly reduces installation time compared to traditional options. This is coupled with their ability to immediately carry loads right after they're installed on your project site.

Installation specialists ensure rapid turnaround on your foundations projects
Averages 10 minutes per pile
Installation commences on the same day as arrival
Loads can be applied to the piles immediately after installation

Cost

It's easier to save money with helical piles

Since helical piles offer a faster installation experience, they allow you to reduce time & costs on your projects. By saving time with helical piles, you allow your business to invest more money into growing your team, brand, and services.

An economical alternative to conventional foundation products
Dramatically faster installation time, reducing your overall Total Installed Cost

Environmental Responsibility

Sustainable solutions you can rely on

Our unique designs create a significantly smaller environmental footprint than conventional products, and are the go-to sustainable choice for businesses. They are also easy to remove and reuse, providing an efficient solution to your challenges.

Almita helical piles result in a smaller environmental footprint
Can be safely removed and reused as required
No pre-excavation required and no need to dispose of tailings

Quality

Powerful designs & engineering you can feel confident using

At Almita, we put an unrivaled amount of effort into ensuring every pile is made to perfection before it leaves our manufacturing shop. We strive to exceed standards, so you can feel confident that you're using the best tools for the job.

ISO-Certified every pile is carefully inspected before it leaves our manufacturing shop
All products meet or exceed all CSA standards

Adaptability

Made for the toughest conditions

Whether you're in a remote location or dealing with tough environmental conditions — Almita helical piles are designed to meet the toughest standards.

Helical piles perform in a variety of soil and environmental conditions
Can be installed in remote areas with limited access
Customized solutions to address unique challenges customers face

Almita Helical Piles Win in Head-to-Head Demonstration

ConocoPhillips Canada, Surmont 2, Fort McMurray, AB

Working for site owners ConocoPhillips Canada and Total E&P Canada, our client, Bantrel Management Services, required a foundation solution for the construction of a Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage plant in the Alberta oil sands. The Surmont 2 project involved multiple buildings and industrial facilities.

The engineering and construction team wanted to determine the best solution: driven piles or helical piles?

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True Helix

The true helix on the helical pile allows it to be turned into the ground with impressive speed and accuracy and without the noise and vibrations associated with a pile driver. The addition of the helix also dramatically increases bearing capacity and pull-out resistance.

True Helix vs. Duckbill

The proper alignment and spacing of blades on a true helix minimizes soil disturbance. Other helical blades are pulled, not pressed into shape creating a “duckbill” appearance, that disrupts the soil during installation. Their torque to capacity relationship is not well documented.

Features

	True Helix	Duckbill
More accurate torque readings during installation because there is always full contact with the underside of helix as it advances into the ground.
Higher load capacity because there is more shaft friction due to less soil disturbance.
When multiple helixes are needed on a pile, they follow the same path created by the lead helix.
Minimized ground disturbance greatly reduces pile settling and the possibility of surface water being introduced next to the pile shaft.

See the numbers for yourself

Contact our team today for more information on our Almita Helical Piles. We'll help find the best solution for your business, ensuring you get the results you need.

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