SF Helix Anchor system
Handle large forces at low cost
- Cost-saving through simple production, low weight, and easy installation
- Reduces the acoustic impact on marine life.
- Very low impact on marine ecosystems.
- Simple removal for decommissioning planning.
The piles are intended for use in anchoring floating units, pipelines and electrical cables, foundations for constructions, windmill, etc.
The upper part of the piles is customized according to preferences, usage, and conditions.
Despite a relatively short screw-in section, these piles can transfer significant vertical and horizontal forces to the bottom segment due to their clever design. We work with composite materials because they excel in addressing the numerous challenges posed by the marine environment. Unlike steel, composites resist mechanical, biological, and chemical degradation.
Helical piles offer numerous advantages for offshore anchoring. They boast excellent holding force to weight ratios in granular soils like sands and can be precisely positioned on the seafloor, distinguishing them from drag embedment anchors. Furthermore, they eliminate the need for pile driving, thus minimizing associated noise disturbances. The superior holding force of helical anchors results from their capacity to provide load resistance through bearing rather than friction, making them highly efficient and reliable under cyclic loading conditions.
Our piles cut into the sediment, and the hollow pipe construction is filled with material. This minimizes the impact on the sediment’s structure and reduces settling times while also harnessing frictional forces.
Mass-produced and lightweight, they can be deployed in large quantities, replacing single, custom-built anchors in the marine renewable energy sector.
Featuring glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix, composites provide substantial strength, durability, and resistance to the corrosive marine environment. Their ability to be molded into intricate shapes with ease renders them ideal for a wide range of marine offshore anchor fundament.