IQIP is the worldwide leading foundation and installation specialist. We have been offering total solutions for construction projects in the Offshore Wind, Coastal & Civil and Oil & Gas market, as well as Decommissioning, for over 30 years.

Building for tomorrow requires efficient and environmentally friendly installation and foundation methods. To realise these projects, you need a partner with experience, an innovative approach and high-quality equipment. That partner is IQIP.

We help our customers from start to finish with advice, engineering, equipment and implementation.

To date, the IQIP PULSE system has been deployed on 74 monopiles in various offshore wind installation projects. PULSE has proven effective in offshore wind projects such as Arcadis Ost 1, where soil conditions were particularly challenging.  IQIP is developing PULSE for all hammer sizes in Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas and Coastal & Civil markets. Modelling and results of applications are available for optional combination of PULSE and other mitigation techniques tailored for specific project conditions

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Having experienced clients struggle with increasingly strict underwater noise regulations, IQIP has developed PULSE, an adaptable and energy efficient noise mitigation solution. Designed to be compatible with all IQIP hammers, the noise reduction add-on has already been tested and will be commercially released in the first half of 2022.

 What is PULSE? Add-on to the standard hammer PULSE® is an innovative add-on to the Hydrohammer®, designed to enhance noise mitigation during offshore monopile installations. It consists of two pistons in a housing with a column of fluid in between. This fluid-filled volume allows PULSE to control impact characteristics, reducing noise at the source and protecting marine life.

What is PULSE? Add-on to the standard hammer

Why PULSE? Energy efficient and adaptable Due to its placement, PULSE can easily be combined with other underwater noise mitigating measures. One such is IQIP’s Integrated Monopile Installer, which directly mitigates noise by shielding the pile with a double-walled steel tube into which a bubble curtain can be fed. In most cases, the combination of those two systems would eliminate the need for a Big Bubble Curtain (BBC).  Secure installation The liquid between the pistons can be drained to transform the system into a conventional Hydrohammer. A PULSE system without any liquid in the volume between the top and bottom piston corresponds to PULSE in zero-mode while the maximum mode features a fully filled liquid volume. This means the system eliminates the need for the safety margins a pre-set system would necessitate; instead, it can adjust to ensure maximum noise reduction and optimum drivability of the pile in different locations and soil strengths.

Why PULSE?

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S-600 Hydrohammer features 600 kJ of delivered energy. 

Efficient pile driving steel to steel
Proven very low down time rate
Advanced piling techniques available, such as HiLo (high frequency, low energy) driving in order to minimise fatigue damage and noise emmissions
Verifiable piling records for pre- and post-analysis assessments. Additional power acceleration of ram weight through gas spring. Full energy at nearly all positions (0 – 90 degrees)

600 kJ

Delivered Energy

Power and precision for piling and foundation projects of all scopes and sizes Range of models from S-30 (30kJ) to S-2000 (2000kJ) Designed to drive steel piles across a wide variety of applications Excels in installations for conductors, jackets, tripods, mooring systems, monopiles, and starter piles for pipe laying Can handle monopiles up to 10 meters in diameter Can drive free-standing anchor piles through Fast or Slotted Frames

S-series:

The S-series sets the standard for pile driving precision and performance, offering versatility to tackle even the most demanding projects.  • The S-series adapts seamlessly to different pile requirements. • Tailored sleeves ensure perfect tube pile alignment and impact • Sheet legs enable the driving of profiles such as single and double sheet piles, H-beams, and combi walls  Proven technology, unrivalled excellence Built on decades of field-hardened technology, the Hydrohammer® S-series combines proven reliability with innovative engineering, consistently delivering efficiency and precision in the field.

Unmatched versatility for the most demanding projects

S-600 Hydrohammer®

The IQ-series
IQ2 delivers up to 3,600 kJ, making it suitable for the current generation of monopiles.
IQ4 provides up to 4,800 kJ, accommodating larger monopiles.
IQ6, the world’s most powerful hydraulic hammer for the next generation of larger monopiles, offers 6,600 kJ.

Intelligent pile driving with unmatched power and versatility
The IQ-series offers intelligent, efficient, precise pile-driving solutions designed to meet today’s offshore wind construction challenges. Our hydraulic hammers are capable of operating continuously at 100% energy capacity, boosting power to 120% for periods when soil conditions demand it. This adaptability ensures optimized pile driving for stable, long-lasting foundations.

IQ2 delivers up to 3,600 kJ, making it suitable for the current generation of monopiles. IQ4 provides up to 4,800 kJ, accommodating larger monopiles. IQ6, the world’s most powerful hydraulic hammer for the next generation of larger monopiles, offers 6,600 kJ.

 The IQ-series

Efficient steel-to-steel pile driving Minimal downtime, proven low failure rate Advanced piling techniques, such as HiLo (high frequency, low energy), reduce noise and fatigue damage Comprehensive, verifiable piling records for pre- and post-installation analysis Additional power acceleration through gas spring technology Optional Pile Inclination Measurement Equipment (PIME) for precise inclination monitoring Full energy output in nearly all positions (0–90 degrees)

Key benefits of all models

F-series & Z-series vibratory hammers
Premium precision piling performance based on shared DNA
Meet IQIP’s brand-new vibratory hammer: the perfect powerful match for our proven Hydrohammer® S-series, used in the most demanding applications worldwide.

Our fully integrated Vibro-Hydrohammer combination is specially designed to maximize efficiency and precision in demanding foundation projects. Working in perfect unison, the combination leverages each hammer type’s unique strengths to deliver superior performance.

Either technology can be powered using the same multifunctional powerpack. The solution is available for rental as well as purchase.

Enhanced efficiency Designed for optimized driving with minimal adjustments.

Proven and trusted Consistent performance thanks to trusted technology, proven over decades.

Versatile power Strong continuous energy allows pile penetration in a wide variety of ground conditions.

F-series: the go-to high-impact performance solution:IQIP’s F-series fixed moment vibratory hammers offer high-impact performance, maximum efficiency, and perfect integration with our field-proven Hydrohammer. The F-series’ constant amplitude and frequency ensures continuous steady energy delivery and superior driving performance in uniform soil conditions.

Hydraulic clamps Two types for a wide range of pile types and sizes IQIP offers universal clamps and caisson clamps  for use with our vibratory hammers in a variety of applications.  Secure connection A highly reliable piston locking system provides a safe, robust link between vibratory hammer and pile Durable construction Crafted from high-strength alloy cast steel for superior performance and longevity High-pressure operation Operates with pressured oil up to 350 bar, delivering reliable clamping force Universal clamps Drive or extract sheet piles and beams efficiently Caisson clamps Drive and extract tube piles accurately and securely

Fixed moment F-series

Fully adjustable eccentric moment Start and stop with minimal vibrations – avoid disturbances to surrounding soils and nearby structures.

Advanced precision control Optimal pile penetration in varying soil conditions at any driving speed and amplitude.

Prevent damage & disturbance Reduce impact on marine and urban infrastructure like cranes, barges, heritage structures, utilities.

Efficient, safe, accurate pile driving anywhere Operation with telescopic cranes provides significant installation flexibility.

Variable moment Z-series

Vibrohammer

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