4 Industries That Use Helical Piles
April 5, 2022

When compared to more traditional types of foundations, helical piles offer safer, stronger, and longer-lasting performance. However, since they are a less traditional type of foundation, many facilities managers and construction professionals aren’t sure when to use them or what to use them for.

If you’re wondering the same thing, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ll discuss a bit more about what helical piles are used for by taking a look at four industries that employ them most frequently.

4 Industries That Use Helical Piles

Below are four industries where helical piles provide safe, efficient, and effective foundation solutions. However, it’s important to keep in mind that there are plenty more industries and applications that helical piles are used for — these are just a few of the ones we see most often  here at Elite Helical.

1. Helical Piles for Oil & Gas

The oil and gas industry is known for its remote environments, rugged terrains, and heavy-duty structures and machinery. And when you’re working with hazardous materials, you need a highly durable support system that can withstand those tough conditions and ensure your structures stay intact. That’s what helical piles are used for.

We’re strong believers in safety at Elite Helical — for people, for structures, and for the environment. That’s why we rely on helical piling to provide a solid foundation for various oil and gas applications like pipelines, compressor stations, rig supports, and more. There’s no other type of foundation that offers such safe and easy installation, or safe and durable performance.

2. Industrial Applications for Helical Piles

The world of industrial manufacturing and construction is a pretty broad one. And although helical piles are suitable for almost any application within it, their unique capabilities are most beneficial in niche, complex projects. Because, while the general concept of helical piling is quite simple, it offers robust and versatile solutions when complexities and challenges arise in a project.

At Elite Helical, our experience involves installing helical piles for a number of unique industrial applications, such as petrochemical plants, refining plants, pulp and paper facilities, terminals, and more. Over the years, we’ve learned that the possibilities are truly endless — so much so that we’ve become most excited to take on new challenges and add to our diversified project portfolio.

3. Helical Piles for Transmission & Distribution

Foundational support is needed for service lines, structures, and facilities in the transmission and distribution industry. And when dealing with strong electrical currents, the safest, most durable way to provide that support is through helical piling. Helical piles provide a safe installation process and a sound, reliable foundation that will support these lines, structures, and facilities for years.

From solar panels, power plants, cellular towers, and more, we’ve installed helical piles to support just about every application within the transmission and distribution industry. Throughout the years, our experts have gained the technical knowledge they need to safely and effectively adapt helical piling procedures to meet the needs of these unique applications.

4. Helical Piles for Commercial Construction

While helical piles can definitely provide strong foundations for residential builds, they’re more commonly seen used in large, complex commercial construction projects. In fact, they’ve completely revolutionized the commercial construction industry — offering a quicker, more durable solution than more traditional types of foundations, no matter the size or shape of the build.

At Elite Helical, we’ve used helical piles to support new commercial structures, as well as maintain or remodel existing ones. We’ve even used them for special projects like bridges, docks, bulkheads, and tiebacks.

Think your application could benefit from helical piling? Contact Elite Helical. With robust helical piling capabilities and a diversified portfolio of successful projects, our team has the skills needed to guarantee a high-quality solution and a fantastic customer experience.

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