The APE 250V Rattles California
Post Date: September 25, 2007 at 12:00 am
Reported From: APE Western (CA)
Reported From: APE Western (CA)
The APE model 250V (Variable Moment) vibro is a work of modern wonder with it’s 4,500 in-lbs of eccentric moment producing an abundant 250 tons of driving force. Yes, this modern wonder of excitement is a beauty to see in action. With the APE model 630 power unit (C-18 Cat, Tier 3 Certified with 630 horse power) pushing this beauty, it has a splendid action of ease and comfort. So smooth during start and stops that the crane doesn’t even know it has anything on the hook. This is all due to the APE phase shifter. The phase shifter enables you to start the vibro at full speed with no vibration at all. As you phase the vibro into action the smooth and efficient moment comes as the vibro shakes the pile in the ground. Hit the “Turbo” button this Baby shakes to a massive 2,000 vibrations per minute! Great for the difficult clay soils, the extra speed helps to penetrate the toughest ground. This machine is perfect for those sensitive driving conditions where you need to eliminate the vibrations to the surrounding area, thanks to the exciting new phase shifter. Talk about exciting, just ask my wife Kristi, who was on hand to watch this puppy in action! Even as the 250V was phased out to eliminate the shake out of the boom during stopping, My Gal was still revved up! Guys, I encourage you to take your Gal on a vibro date, it could be interesting and exciting, especially when stacked up with an APE 250V Variable Moment Vibro!
*Special thanks to Mike Brenner Jr. of American Civil Constructors for putting the 250V into action on the West Coast in California!
Thanks Mike!
Steve Cress
Cianbro Upgrades Their Vibratory Hammer Fleet In More Ways Than One
Post Date: September 15, 2007 at 12:00 am
Reported From: APE Northeast (NJ)
Reported From: APE Northeast (NJ)
Cianbro is a large self performing general contractor based in Pittsfield, Maine who this year decided to start replacing their aging fleet of competitor made vibratory hammers. After studying all of the options available from the different manufacturers, Cianbro decided that they would be best served to not go with the least expensive option but rather with the option that gave them the best possible value. They decided to purchase an APE Model 150T vibro with a Model 350 Power Unit as well as a Model 200 Vibro with a Model 475 Power Unit. Pictured is their Model 200 driving h-piles.
No Pictures Allowed!
Post Date: September 3, 2007 at 12:00 am
Reported From: APE Southeast (FL)
Reported From: APE Southeast (FL)
Boy, talk about a touchy subject!
In last months article, “If you cant beat ’em, join ’em”, seems some feathers got ruffled. Well, keep reading, more “ruffling” to come!
The competition has now placed orders for three more A.P.E. 150-T’s for their rental fleet. Another competitor has ordered some 28-35’s and some 44’s for their rental fleet. All of these hammers will eventually end up in Florida.
It should be clear by now that American Piledriving Equipment has proven the statement: we build some of the best piledriving equipment in the world. We know it, our competition knows it, and now, these guys are helping us prove it!
So, as I said before, no matter if your rental hammer is out of Virgina, Kansas, Florida, or anywhere in between, look behind the logos, look beneath, the paint, chances are good that you will find an A.P.E Vibro ready to go to work!
American Piledriving Equipment…we build some of the finest Piledriving Equipment in the world…just ask the competition!
