2026-02-09
Pull-down Micropile Crouting Double Helix Pile

The Grouted Helical Micropile does not require removing spoils from the site. By combining both end-bearing on the helical plates and skin friction along the rough surface of the grout column, the result is a higher-capacity pile system.


Developed in 1997 for sites with particularly weak surface soils, this patented, innovative helical pile application integrates Portland cement–based grout to enhance the shaft's section properties.
Grouted Helical Micropiles bring the advantages of pre-engineered helical piles to higher-load applications. Plus, it's able to provide an additional 50% to 100% capacity when compared to an un-grouted helical pier in the same soil conditions.
Grouted Helical Micropile Advantages
Speed: 40–50 piles per day/per crew
High capacity
Predictable results
Cost-effective
Labor-saving: smaller crews
No pre-drilling
Resistance to buckling in weak soils
Stiffer pile (deflects less at a particular load)
Additional corrosion resistance in aggressive soils
Deep Foundation Applications
Commercial/industrial
High capacity/greater than 100 tons
Underpinning applications
New construction
Build on weak soil sites
Limited access
Bridges

Grouted Helical Micropile Installation
The Grouted Helical Micropile Systems are used to form a grout column around the shaft of a standard helical anchor/pile. The installation process can employ grout only or grout in combination with either steel or PVC casing. To start, a helical anchor/pile drives into the soil by applying torque to the shaft. The helical bearing plates require significant force or torque to advance the helical pile into the soil.
After the lead section containing helical plates penetrates the soil, a lead displacement plate and extension are placed onto the shaft. Torque is again applied on the assembly to advance the helical plates, which pulls the displacement plate downward, forcing soil outward and creating a cylindrical void around the shaft.

From a reservoir at the surface, a flowable grout immediately fills this void surrounding the shaft. Additional extensions and displacement plates are added until the helical bearing plates reach the minimum depth required or competent load-bearing soil. This displacement pile system does not require removing spoils from the site.


Specification:




Component
Material Grade
Dimensional Tolerance
Surface Treatment
Mechanical Properties
Main Shaft
ASTM A36 / ASTM A106 Grade B / Q235B
Diameter: ±0.5mm; Length: ±10mm
Hot-dip galvanizing (≥85μm zinc layer) / Epoxy coating (≥300μm)
Yield strength ≥240MPa; Tensile strength ≥400MPa; Elongation ≥20%
Helical Plates
ASTM A36 / Q355B
Thickness: ±0.3mm; Diameter: ±1mm; Pitch: ±2mm
Same as main shaft
Yield strength ≥240MPa (A36) / ≥355MPa (Q355B); Brinell hardness ≥120HB
Couplings (for extended shafts)
ASTM A105
Thread tolerance: 6g/6H
Hot-dip galvanizing
Tensile strength ≥485MPa; Yield strength ≥250MPa

Applicable Scope: Grouted helical micropiles for foundation support in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction of industrial/commercial buildings, residential buildings, slope stabilization, and foundation reinforcement of existing structures




Dimensional Specifications
Pile Model
Main Shaft Diameter (D)
Helical Plate Diameter (d)
Plate Thickness (t)
Plate Pitch (p)
Standard Shaft Length
Max Grout Column Diameter
BA-GHP-001
76mm (3")
200mm / 250mm / 300mm
8mm / 10mm
150mm / 200mm
3m-6m
150mm-200mm
BA-GHP-002
89mm (3.5")
250mm / 300mm / 350mm
10mm / 12mm
200mm / 250mm
3m-8m
200mm-250mm
BA-GHP-003
108mm (4.25")
300mm / 350mm / 400mm
12mm / 14mm
250mm / 300mm
4m-10m
250mm-300mm
BA-GHP-004
114mm (4.5")
350mm / 400mm / 450mm
14mm / 16mm
300mm / 350mm
4m-12m
300mm-350mm
BA-GHP-005
140mm (5.5")
400mm / 450mm / 500mm
16mm / 18mm
350mm / 400mm
5m-15m
350mm-400mm