The energy is transferred to the underlying loose granular soils and rearranges the particles into a denser formation. This compaction process can be optimised using an advanced GPS logging system.
The Van den Heuvel soil compaction machines are equipped with a powerful VDH hydraulic impact hammer. The distinct feature of these RDC machines is the cradle. This is specially designed by our engineering department to optimise the operating force of the hammer. The benefit of this is that the hammer has a higher degree of stability and can generate much more force than that generated by a connection to the rear of the hammer. The cradle and the hammer are connected to the basic rig using a monoboom, which we have specially designed for this application. The compaction feet can be produced in any diameter you wish.
Machine type: 50-55 tons
Hammer type: VDH9-1500
Fall height: 50-1500 mm
Blows p. min .: 30-100
Max. energy: 132 kNm
Fall weight: 9,000 kg
Total weight: 16,000 kg
Oil flow: 328 l / min
Working pressure: 260 bar
Theoretical power: 142 kW
Adapter type: 880 mm
Compaction foot: 1,600 mm
Machine type: 65-70 tons
Hammer type: VDH12-1200
Fall height: 50-1,200 mm
Blows p. min .: 40-100
Max. energy: 141 kNm
Fall weight: 12,000 kg
Total weight: 20,500 kg
Oil flow: 795 l / min
Working pressure: 157 bar
Theoretical power: 208 kW
Adapter type: 1.080 mm
Compaction foot: 1,600 / 2,000 mm
Machine type: 85-90 tons
Hammer type: VDH17-1200
Fall height: 50-1,200 mm
Blows p. min .: 40-100
Max. energy: 200 kNm
Fall weight: 16,000 kg
Total weight: 25,000 kg
Oil flow: 795 l / min
Working pressure: 209 bar
Theoretical power: 277 kW
Adapter type: 1.080 mm
Compaction foot: 1,600 / 2,000 / 2,400 mm
The engineering department specialises in custom designing soil compaction machines for your project. Our team of experts provides you with advice, focuses on technological research, carries out calculations and draws up planning schedules, all to ensure that we develop the best bespoke soil compaction machine for your project. But they also focus on developing new parts and innovations for or improvements to soil compaction machines.
Our engineers translate your ideas, wishes or requirements into a design. They draw up the necessary 3D-drawings, capacity specifications and strength calculations. We work with modern CAD-programmes and Finite Element Analysis. This methodology allows complex structural behaviour to be modelled, with the benefit being a closer approximation of the definitive situation already at the design phase. It is then also possible to analyse multiple design variants in a short period and to select the best option. For instance, we can optimise the weight of a structure, which can have a major impact on the size of the rig.
In addition to the three standard models, we also produce bespoke solutions in line with your specific requirements. We are not dependent on a particular make for the base rig, and take your wishes as our starting point. Over the last few years, we have produced many RIC machines and are very experienced in this area. The soil compaction machines we have produced have proven their worth repeatedly.
In our fully equipped metal and hydraulic workshops and paint shop, we employ skilled welders, mechanics and paint sprayers who ensure that you get a top-notch end product. The welding, hydraulics and assembly of the soil compaction machines and appliances are all completed here. The soil compaction machines and appliances are then treated in our paint shop to preserve them.
