VDH piling hammers have been around for a long time and are, in fact, simple yet efficient hammers. Based on years of expertise and the necessary practical and customer experience, VDH has continuously developed its piling hammers. As a result, the quality has continuously improved and the hammers are extremely reliable. With a view to the future, Van den Heuvel has begun developing noise-reducing hammers, in response to increasing market demand for quieter piling hammers.
Thanks to the flexible modular construction, a 5 tonne hammer, for example, can be converted to a 9 tonne hammer. Another big advantage of the big hammers from VDH is that they have a long tool life and require few repairs. And if repair should ever be needed, it does not have to be done in the workshop – it can be done out in the field. Based on practical experience, the frame has been developed in such a way that the change of hammer cylinders, hoses and accumulators can be done in the field. This makes it quick and easy to carry out a repair, which is also more cost-effective.
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 piling rigs and appliances are all completed here. The piling rigs and appliances are then treated in our paint shop to preserve them.
VDH’s small hammers have two cylinders on the outside for a lower drop weight. This makes the hammers ideally suited for lighter work, such as driving wooden piles or installing short piles. Ideal for contractors working with small foundation piling machines or an excavator, with which the hammer can also be used.
The large VDH hammers from 3 to 9 tonnes can be used free hanging and leader mounted – both options are possible. The 3-9 tonnes hammers always make use of an accelerated cylinder, which push the drop weight down, rather than just letting it fall. This acceleration imparts more energy from the hammer to the pile (for concrete) and pipe (for steel), which improves the quality of the work
The large VDH hammers from 10 to 18 tonnes can be used free hanging and leader mounted – both options are possible. The 10-18 tonnes hammers always make use of two accelerated cylinders, which push the drop weight down, rather than just letting it fall. This acceleration imparts more energy from the hammer to the pile (for concrete) and pipe (for steel), which improves the quality of the work.
Our service department repairs, maintains and overhauls piling rigs. All our employees are experienced, highly trained and possess a great deal of knowledge. Regardless of which type of rig or make, we make sure that you have full confidence in your equipment.
Van den Heuvel has a team of mechanics with fully equipped service vans waiting for you. Our service department is experienced, well-trained, and operational throughout Europe to quickly resolve the failure of your foundation machine.
In our warehouse we have a large stock of parts. If a part is not in stock, we can order it for you and deliver it quickly.
We carry out complete overhauls, giving your piling rig a whole new lease of life in an as-new condition. But you might also opt for partial modifications. This might include cabins and undercarriages. Our service engineers will serve you either at our workshop in Werkendam or on-site.
You must be able to rely on your piling rig at all times. If the technology lets you down, you can depend on our engineers to help, either in our workshops or on-site. If you’ve suffered a malfunction, then call us on +31 (0)183 502 655 (also available outside office hours).
