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TECH FILE PILE DRIVING HAMMERS

To put the amount of power being laid down by its hammers in perspective, Fabian Hippe said the smallest unit in its arsenal to- day – a 100KJ, double impact hydraulic hammer – delivers a force analogous to a Porsche crashing into a wall at about 28 mph. The new hammer coming to market in 2027 is a 6250KJ system, “ “which is the equivalent of a Porsche hitting a wall at 190 mph!

Courtesy ActeonCourtesy Acteon velocity and delivering the same energy.” ment management real-time support.

By incorporating the Menck Noise Reduction Unit “As the offshore renewable sector expands beyond tra- (MNRU), the Wind Hammer ensures ef?cient and envi- ditional regions, we face new challenges, including un- ronmentally responsible installations, reducing noise, pile explored natural soil deposits,” said Hippe. “The MHU fatigue and operational costs. 6000W Wind Hammer is designed to meet these challeng-

In addition, the MHU 6000W machinery will be con- es head-on, delivering the power, precision and operational nected to Menck’s real-time digital and data platform, insights to install the ever-larger foundation structures re- meaning the machine draws on decades of pile-driving ex- quired as wind turbine sizes continue to grow. As we ven- perience and places that knowledge at the ?ngertips of the ture into deeper waters and navigate changing soil condi- operator offshore, while giving full situational awareness tions, this innovation is critical to ensuring we remain at to offshore operations and onshore engineering and equip- the forefront of the renewable energy landscape.” 50 OFFSHORE ENGINEER OEDIGITAL.COM