EXCAVATOR MOUNTED

VIBRODRIVERS
For driving and extracting
For more than 80 years
PTC has been mastering
vibration technology
and developing innovative
pile driving solutions:
THE VIBRODRIVERS

The increasing use of hydraulic excavators in piling 4PHF Vibrodriver driving 15 m long
jobs, has motivated PTC to develop a complete H beams in an urban area, for the
construction of a new hospital.
range of Vibrodrivers that are specifically designed
to be mounted directly on the stick of a wide range
of excavators.

PTC excavator mounted Vibrodrivers are efficient

hydraulic vibratory hammers that reduce the
cohesion of the soil through vibration, allowing to
easily drive or extract a variety of profiles, such as:

• Sheet piles
• H and I beams
• Casings and tubes
• Concrete piles
• Wooden piles

PTC proposes as well different clamping systems,

accessories and connection options, allowing a
perfect adaptation to the specificities of the job site
and the excavator.

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 2PHFV Vibrodriver extracting 4 m beams,
7PHFV Vibrodriver installing a 800 m long sheet pile wall to under the strict vibratory regulations of a
reinforce the Loire river banks. gas plant.

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APPLICATIONS
PTC excavator mounted Vibrodrivers
are used world wide in multiple
applications.

NARROW SPACES

MAST ADAPTATION

RAILWAYS RIVER BANKS

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 CITY CENTERS

URBAN AREA

REINFORCEMENT CAGES VIBRATION-SENSITIVE

FOR CAST IN-SITU PILES AREAS

CUSTOMISED SOLUTION

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EXCAVATOR MOUNTED
VIBRODRIVERS
Specifically designed for EXCAVATOR
CONNECTION

piling and extraction works

(Power supplied
by the excavator).

using excavators.

Compact and slim 3 connection options Resonance-free

• Ideal for piling jobs with reduced spaces
and low head room, such us in city
centres.
• Minimal height to drive long profiles.
• So slim that can drive in between
sheet piles.
To allow perfect adaptation to the number Vibrodrivers equipped with PTC patented
of circuits available on the excavator: Variable Moment technology can perform
• Hydraulic control. resonance-free piling works:
• Electric control. • Resonance free start-up and stop-down.
• Flow limitor. • Adjustable amplitude and driving speed.
• The variation of the moment facilitates:
- the handling of the profile during
driving operations.
- a better control of profile verticality.

Power and lightness Simple operation Clamps adaptability

• Vibrators with very light weight and • The Vibrodriver is powered by the • Agriplex clamps can be mounted at 90°
powerful eccentric moments. excavator’s hydraulic system. to allow face working
• High push/pull force. • The excavator’s operator controls • A broad range of clamping heads to allow
all parameters from the cabin. the driving and extraction of:
- Sheet piles.
- H-beams.
- Wooden piles.

What Vibrodriver for your excavator ?

- Concrete piles.
- Small tubes.

Excavator Excavator
Tons Power (kW)
10PHFV

35 200
15PH

30 PHFV High Frequency

8PHFV

10PHF

175
13PH

28 160 and Variable moment vibrodrivers.

6PHFV

7PHF

PHF High Frequency

25 145 and fixed eccentric moment vibrodrivers.
4PHF

18 110 PH Standard Frequency

3PHF

and fixed eccentric moment vibrodrivers.

2PHFV

15 90
2PHF
1PHF

12 70
8 60
5 30

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 13 15 Vibrodriver moment (m.kg)

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 FORK ATTACHMENT
For easy Vibrodriver adaptation on all types of excavators.

SWIVEL
Allows Vibrodriver rotation and facilitates profile positioning.

YOKE
Contains high absorbtion elastomers, for maximum
excavator protection. These elastomers are the result
of PT C research in reducing vibratory emissions.

GEAR BOX
Contains the eccentric pairs that produce the vibration.

PHFV Range

Variable moment technology

Vibrodrivers of the PHFV range, are equipped with PTC’s
variable moment technology, which enables to permanently control
the vibrations generated by the Vibrodriver.
Thus allowing to work in vibration-sensitive areas (city centers,
urban areas). The variable moment system consists of a phase
shifter that opposes the upper and lower eccentrics to adjust the
vibration, even down to zero (no vibration).

Eccentric
Phase shifter
Amplitude (mm)
Amplitude (mm)

0 0
Time Time

Vibratory emissions per vibrodriver range

Vibrations to the environment

CLAMPING HEAD
A variety of clamps are available PH range
to adapt to any size and shape
of profile.
PHF range

PHFV range: with variable moment technology

Starting Working time Stopping

Temps
Time

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PH / PHF / PHFV RANGE
Excavator mounted
Vibrodrivers.
Outstandingly compact and powerful Vibrodrivers to be mounted on hydraulic excavators. Ideal to drive
sheet piles, H-beams and casings in urban projects with reduced spaces.
• PHFV Range: High Frequency & Variable eccentric moment
• PHF Range: High Frequency & Fixed eccentric moment
• PH Range: Standard Frequency & Fixed eccentric moment

W L
H

CW
VIBRODRIVERS 1PHF 2PHF 3PHF 4PHF 7PHF
FIXED OR VARIABLE MOMENT FIXED ECCENTRIC MOMENT

ECCENTRIC MOMENT m.kg 0.7 2.1 3 4 6.5

HYDRAULIC POWER AT 350 BAR kW / HP 21 / 29 44 / 60 54 / 74 68 / 93 85 / 115

OIL FLOW L / min 26 76 93 117 145

MAX. WORKING PRESSURE bar 350 350 350 350 350

MAX. FREQUENCY Hz / rpm 50 / 3000 45 / 2700 48.3 / 2900 43.3 / 2600 38.3 / 2300

MAX. CENTRIFUGAL FORCE kN 70 171 282 302 384

MAX. LINE PULL CAPACITY kN 25 60 60 60 120

VIBRATING WEIGHT WITHOUT CLAMP kg 171 475 495 510 670

TOTAL WEIGHT WITHOUT CLAMP kg 185 710 735 780 1060

MAX. AMPLITUDE mm 8.2 8.8 12.1 15.7 19.4

LENGTH (L) m 0.480 1.038 1.038 1.038 1.185

MAX. WIDTH (W) m 0.430 0.586 0.586 0.586 0.615

CENTER WIDTH (CW) m 0.240 0.330 0.330 0.330 0.330

HEIGHT WITHOUT CLAMP (H) m 0.450 0.800 0.800 0.800 1.080

RECOMMENDED CLAMPING HEAD

CLAMP FOR SHEET PILES Agriplex 22 t Agriplex 22 t Agriplex 40 t Agriplex 40 t Agriplex 60 t

CLAMP FOR SHEET PILES - - - - Tiltex 60 t

CLAMP FOR CASINGS - - - - Duplex 2 x 42 t

MIN. AND MAX. CASING DIAMETER mm - - - - 190 / 1000

CLAMP FOR CONCRETE / WOODEN PILES - - - - Multigrip 60 t

CONTROLS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

FLOW LIMITOR Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

ELECTRIC CONTROL - Option Option Option Option

HYDRAULIC CONTROL - Option Option Option Option

ACCESSOIRES
GOOSENECK STICK - Option Option Option Option

FORK ATTACHMENT - Option Option Option Option

STORAGE SUPPORT Option Option Option Option Option

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 10PHF 13PH 15PH 2PHFV 6PHFV 8PHFV 10PHFV
FIXED ECCENTRIC MOMENT VARIABLE ECCENTRIC MOMENT

10 13 15 0 - 1.9 0-6 0-8 0 - 10

110 / 150 115 / 157 123 / 166 47 / 64 86 / 117 110 / 149 121 / 164

189 198 210 81 148 188 207

350 350 350 350 350 350 350

35 / 2100 3.8 / 1850 28 / 1680 48.3 / 2900 39.2 / 2350 39.2 / 2350 38.3 / 2300

493 497 473 179 370 494 591

120 120 225 60 120 120 225

880 900 975 440 945 974 1020

1270 1290 1570 690 1382 1411 1620

22.7 28.9 30.8 8.6 12.7 16.4 19.6

0.920 0.920 1.205 1.150 1.310 1.310 1.310

0.734 0.734 0.740 0.450 0.623 0.623 0.623

0.380 0.380 0.380 0.250 0.345 0.345 0.380

1.077 1.077 1.206 0.900 1.300 1.300 1.466

Agriplex 60 t Agriplex 60 t Agriplex 60 t Agriplex 22 t Agriplex 60 t Agriplex 60 t Agriplex 90 t

Tiltex 60 t Tiltex 60 t - - Tiltex 60 t Tiltex 60 t -

Duplex 2 x 42 t Duplex 2 x 42 t Duplex 2 x 42 t - Duplex 2 x 42 t Duplex 2 x 42 t Duplex 2 x 42 t

190 / 1000 190 / 1000 190 / 1000 - 190 / 1000 190 / 1000 190 / 1000

Multigrip 60 t Multigrip 60 t Multigrip 60 t - Multigrip 60 t Multigrip 60 t Multigrip 60 t

Standard Standard Standard Option Option Option Option

Option Option Option Standard Standard Standard Standard

Option Option Option Option Option Option Option

Option Option Option Option Option Option Option

Option Option Option Option Option Option Option

Option Option Option Option Option Option Option

PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.
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CLAMPING HEADS
A wide range
of clamping heads
to match the diversity
of profile forms and sizes.

Agriplex clamp
- Single sheet piles
- Double sheet piles
- H beams
- I beams

2 driving positions:
To work in reduced spaces,
the Agriplex can be
mounted perpendicular
to the Vibrodriver in
a 90° position that
allows to work
almost flush
against a wall.

AGRIPLEX 22 t 40 t 60 t 90 t
WEIGHT kg 85 220 264 330
FORCE kN 220 400 600 900
WORKING PRESS URE bar 320 320 320 320
MIN. H-BEAM SIZE type HEB140 HEB240 HEB320 HEB260
PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.

AGRIPLEX A - Length (mm) B - Width (mm) C - Height (mm) D - Opening (mm) Weight (kg) Clamping force (kN)
22 t 487 240 307 0-20 85 220
40 t 492 250 400 0-35 220 400
60 t 619 350 479 0-40 265 600
90 t 662 350 387 0-40 330 900
PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.

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 22 t 40 t 60 t 90 t
3D view

Front view
240 250 330 330

110 190 170 210

Elevation view

200 300 260 260

Ø 215

Ø 245
Ø 120

126,5
190

190
260
200
200

210

260

100 M24 100 M24 130 M30 65 M30

Side view

487 496.5 632 662

352 370 419 437
164,5 92,5

117

142
175
310

400

514
479

245
484
225

115 142 190 200

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CLAMPING HEADS
A wide range
of clamping heads
to match the diversity
of profile forms and sizes.

Duplex clamp
For small casings

2 x 42 t
For casings of Ø 190 to 1000 mm

400

351

406,5 406,5
472

36,5 36,5

*Dimensions are given in mm.

DUPLEX 42 t
WEIGHT (including 1 m T-bar) kg 678
FORCE kN 840
WORKING PRESSURE bar 320
PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.

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Multigrip clamp
For concrete and wooden piles

60 t
624
484 1021 MULTIGRIP 60 t
80

WEIGHT kg 780
261

FORCE kN 600
840
978
400

WORKING PRESS URE bar 320

PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.

280 - 350

*Dimensions are given in mm.

Adapted for round or square piles

MULTIGRIP 60 t Min. / Max. Min. / Max.

STANDARD mm 280 350 290 350

OPTION mm 210 280 230 290
OPTION mm 140 210 160 230
PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.

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TILTEX® CLAMP
Just tilt, lift and drive.
1 - Tilt the clamp and grab the sheet pile.
2 - Lift the sheet pile.e.
3 - Position the sheet pile.
4 - Drive the sheet pile.
The Tiltex® is a tilting clamp specially designed for excavator
mounted Vibrodrivers. It improves the handling of sheet piles and the
productivity of piling projects. With this tilting clamp, operators can
grab sheet piles stored on the ground and drive them directly without
any other handling operations.
How does Tiltex® work?
The Tiltex® key characteristic resides in the fact that it swivels in the horizontal position
in order to grab a sheet pile laid on the ground. After closing the clamping jaws, the
excavator operator raises the sheet pile from the ground and tilts the clamp at the same
time, until reaching the vertical position. Once the locking system is activated, the operator
positions the Vibrodriver and the sheet pile in the desired position and starts driving it.
An accessory that makes all the difference!
Tiltex® is innovative due to the fact that it is simply an accessory. It is the first “clamp” that
swivels fully to grab and lift sheet piles from the ground.
This clamp offers an efficient and economical solution, because it remains an “accessory”
which can be easily mounted on existing PTC Vibrodrivers.onte sous les Vibrofonceurs
PTC existants.
The Tiltex® 60 t can be mounted in a wide range of PT C Vibrodrivers:
6PHFV - 8PHFV - 7PHF - 10PHF - 13PH
380 785 260
480
170
*Dimensions are given in mm.
TILTEX 60 t
WEIGHT kg 488
FORCE kN 600
WORKING PRESSURE bar 320
PTC reserves the right to modify the technical data without notice.
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Handling: simplified and optimised..
There’s no longer any need for an additional operator to thread a chain through the sheet pile or use any other basic lifting accessories
to handle the sheet piles: the excavator operator controls all the parameters from the cabin. Safety is also improved during handling
operations, as less manual work is required.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
Three control options for perfect
adaptation to the hydraulic circuits
available on the excavator.
Electric control
Manifold block
Ideal when there is only 1 circuit available on the
excavator. An electric control box is supplied
to easily control the Vibrodriver
from the excavator cabin. cir
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Bre

Control box

Hydraulic control
Manifold block
The Vibrodriver is controlled from the cabin using
only one joystick.
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Stop Ad er
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Clamp opened Clamp closed Bre

Driving (vibrations)

* Only for PHFV Vibrodrivers: Additional circuit to control the amplitude.

Flow limitor
Limiteur de débit
The Vibrodriver is controlled from the cabin using at
least 2 joysticks (one controls the clamp, the other
controls vibration). cu
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*Only for PHFV Vibrodrivers: Additional circuit to control the amplitude.

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To obtain the best driving performance, it is key to choose the right excavator for the Vibrodriver (see table in page 5). You also need to
be sure that your excavator is able to keep a constant flow when another excavator circuit is being used and also when pressure goes up
to 300 bar.

The electric control monitors all Vibrodriver functions using only one circuit of the
excavator. This single circuit supplies hydraulic power with proper flow and pressure to
all the Vibrodriver circuits. The Vibrodriver is easily controlled from the cabin by
a control box:

A simple 3-button control box allows controlling:

• Vibrations (hydraulic motor).

• Clamp.
• Amplitude (variable moment system of PHFV models).

Only 1 circuit is required to operate PHF or PHFV Vibrodrivers :

Breaker circuit.

The manifold block developed by PTC allows to control the Vibrodriver by using only
one joystick (vibration and clamps). The operator starts powering the Vibrodriver by
pushing forward the joystick to close the clamp. Then to start the vibration, the joystick
needs to be pushed all the way. To open the clamp the operator moves the joystick
backwards and reverses the flow.

1 circuit is required to operate PHF Vibrodrivers :

Breaker circuit (with two-way hydraulic flow).

2 circuits are required to operate PHFV Vibrodrivers :

Breaker circuit (with two-way hydraulic flow).
Additional circuit: for the variable moment system of the vibrator,
which controls the amplitude.

The flow limitor makes sure the vibrodriver’s maximum oil flow capacity is not surpassed,
thus guaranteeing driving efficiency and protecting the equipment. In addition, the
Vibrodriver can be mounted on excavators with different oil flow capacities, without
needing special adaptation.

2 circuits are required to operate the PHF Vibrodrivers :

Breaker circuit: for the Flow limitor, which controls the hydraulic motor (Vibrations).
Bucket circuit: for the clamp.

3 circuits are required to operate the PHFV Vibrodrivers :

Breaker circuit: for the Flow limitor, which controls the hydraulic motor (Vibrations).
Bucket circuit: for the clamp.
Additional circuit: for the variable moment system of the vibrator,
which controls the amplitude.

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ACCESSORIES
A variety of accessories
for better adaptation
to the excavator
and the job site.

Gooseneck stick

Gooseneck stick
PTC has specially developped an extension arm for the
excavator boom that increases the lifting height of the
excavator by 2 m, thus allowing the driving of higher profiles.

The gooseneck is supplied with assembling pins and an attachment fork, which are
customised by PTC to the client’s excavator model.
Fork attachment

2200
2000
709
990
650

439

650
680

550
300

195

561

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Fork attachment Storage support Chain
The fork attachment allows easy The storage support is a useful For safety reasons, a chain should
mounting of the Vibrodriver on accessory to save floor space on be used to attach and secure the
the excavator arm. the job site and to better sheet pile to the vibrator.
organize the vibrators of your
PTC customises all fork attachments to PTC supplies the chain with Vibrodrivers
guarantee perfect fitting of the Vibrator on yard. equiped with Agriplex clamps.
the client’s excavator model.

The excavator arm measurements

(X,Y,Z) must be provided to PTC for
the customisation of the fork.

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