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.
Why our customers choose helical piles

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?
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
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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.
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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.