CFI's Driven Pile Academy: Hosted by the PDCA

DieselImpactHammer

advantages disadvantages

• Less efficient energy transfer • Approximately 70%

• Very simple = dependable • Readily available • Light weight • Fuel Economy • “11 feet” stroke • Cost effective • Easy to use • Delivers higher peak force • No support equipment required

• Limited control of energy • Produces higher pile stress • Produces Diesel & Oil Droplets and Smoke