Types and Benefits of Piling Pipe

Piling pipes are a simple, easy-to-understand pile type. Because they are made of steel, they can withstand extremely heavy loads, and the right steel can make them virtually impervious to environmental conditions. Steel pile pipes play a decisive role in large construction sites such as ports, bridge construction, and pile foundations. Today, we will introduce the types and advantages of steel piling pipe in detail.

Types of Piling Pipe:

While all of the different piling methods involve driving pipes into the ground, different soil conditions and structural needs lend themselves to different types of pipe piles. Here are some of the most common types of steel pipe piles:

Unplugged Open Steel Pipe Piles – These pipes are completely open. After installation, the height of the ground inside and outside the pipeline should be consistent. They transfer loads to the soil primarily through friction.

Plugged Open Steel Pipe Piles - The bottom end of the pipe has a plug. This causes the soil inside the pipe to be lower than the soil outside the pipe.

Base Plate Steel Pipe Piles – This is one of two common types of jam piles. In this case, steel plates are welded to the lower end. The plate is designed to create compression and increase friction to reduce slippage. These are used in rocky terrain where there is a minimal layer of soil between the rock and the pile.

Steel Pipe with Rock Boot – This is another common plug. Rock shoes function the same as steel plates, but are used when the pile is in direct contact with the rock surface. The shoes must be able to support the entire load and prevent sliding along the rock surface.

Frankie Steel Pipe Piles – Frankie Pipe Piles are permanent. Filled with moist concrete fill, they can withstand stronger driving impacts than similar products.

Benefits of Piling Pipe:

1. High bearing capacity of pile shaft

2. High bending strength

3. Can be used as the main component of composite wall

4. Can be used as part of composite piles

5. Easy to install and connect

6. Highly customizable

7. Reduce maintenance and replacement costs

Piling pipes have become one of the best heavy-duty support options on the market. Union Steel offers a wide range of piling services, products and solutions to meet your business objectives. If you need more information, contact us!