LEAD SYSTEMS

LEAD SYSTEMS

LEAD SYSTEMS

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Berminghammer Foundation Equipment, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a renowned manufacturer of advanced foundation equipment with over 50 years of experience. The company is known for its innovative solutions in challenging projects and has a global presence in over 40 countries.

Vertical Travel Lead (VTL) System
The VTL system, developed in the 1960s, addresses the limitations of fixed and swinging lead systems by combining fast positioning with adjustable height capabilities. It is widely used in Canada and the USA, particularly in railway construction. The VTL system is robust, simple to rig, and offers enhanced safety and efficiency in pile driving operations.

Lead Specifications
The VTL system includes hydraulic spotters capable of up to 30 degrees of side-to-side movement, ensuring precise pile placement. Spotters are available in various sizes, with custom options to suit specific job requirements.

Benefits of VTL vs. Hanging Leads
The VTL system increases productivity by minimizing crane movement and reducing pile placement time. It offers cost savings over traditional methods and eliminates the need for splicing, significantly reducing installation time.

Engineering and Innovations
Berminghammer employs a team of skilled engineers and uses advanced design tools like CAD software for equipment optimization. The company also collaborates with other organizations for research and development.

Accessories and Innovations
Berminghammer offers various accessories to enhance the functionality of its equipment, including power pack brackets, hydraulic retrofits, and custom guides for different tools.

Contact Information
For inquiries, Berminghammer can be contacted via phone, toll-free number, email, or through their website.
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Catalog excerpts

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Vertical Configuration Aft Batter Below Grade Side Batter Forward Reach Raised Leads Above Grade Forward Batter

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INTRODUCTION Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Berminghammer Foundation Equipment is a manufacturer of advanced foundation equipment with over 50 years of experience. The company is represented in more than 40 countries world wide, maintains an extensive Research and Development team and has earned a reputation for finding the most practical solutions to the most challenging projects. The Vertical Travel Lead, referred to as "VTL" system, was first developed and patented by C.W. Berming-ham in thel960's. This lead system was developed in response to the fundamental limitations found in a...

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LEAD SPECIFICATIONS           ·        ·  ·  ·        ·  ·  ·  HYDRAULIC SPOTTERS Precise control of the hydraulic cylinders from within the crane cab gives precise placement of piles during driving. Both 2 and 3-stage spotters provide a wide range of sizes...

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LEAD STYLES Vertical Travel Free Floating Fixed Underhung

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Berminghammer Leads have been designed to increase the productivity of the pile driving operation. This is accomplished by minimizing the movement of the crane, and by decreasing the time spent placing the pile under the hammer and spotting of the pile. On a typical project, the actual productive driving time may be increased from an average of 50% of the work day to 75% or more. The daily cost of the Vertical Travel Leads is less than the daily cost of a four-man crew and swinging/ hanging lead. The VTL contractor will begin to save after nine months. An additional cost benefit will resulit...

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Berminghammer employs a staff of licensed civil, geotechnical, and mechanical engineers as well as draftsmen, designers and technicians. These professionals provide the highest level of technical expertise in the design and engineering of Berminghammer lead systems. To supplement our years of experience the Berminghammer engineering staff use state-of-the-art design tools such as the latest versions of CAD software including 3-D modeling and finite-element analysis. Berminghammer engineers also make use of field instrumentation and laboratory experiments to refine and optimize the design of our...

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L-27 VTL for Rock Socket Drillin

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ACCESSORIES AND INNOVATIONSPower Pack Brackets Allows a power pack to be mounted to the rear of the crane Utilizes existing crane hydraulics to run Ber-minghammer VTL functions Allows a customer to utilize an existing Vibro powerpack to run Berminghammer VTL functions Allows for guided precise utilization of a vibratory hammer. controlled / tensioned release of the wick drain Put any tool on Berminghammer Leads For pre-drilling before driving concrete piles For very long lead set-ups the, the rig-up hinge design removes the need for a support

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