
What Are Commercial Helical Pile Systems?
Commercial helical piles, also called helical piers or screw piles, are steel shafts fitted with helix-shaped bearing plates that are twisted into the ground to carry structural loads through weak or variable soils to competent bearing strata.
Helical piles can support compression and tension loads, as well as lateral loads when properly configured, making them a fit for both new construction and retrofit applications. Installation torque is monitored as each pile is installed to help verify it has reached the required capacity.

Why Engineers and Contractors Choose Helical Piles
Helical piles don’t need the weight of an existing structure to install. That makes them a versatile option for new construction, additions and existing structures where building weight, access or site conditions can limit the use of push piers. They also offer several advantages during installation:
- New or existing structures: Can be installed before construction begins or used to support existing foundations.
- Works in tight spaces: Compact equipment can work with restricted access and limited overhead clearance.
- Less site disruption: Installation requires limited excavation and produces minimal vibration.
- Flexible installation: Pile configurations can be designed around project loads and subsurface conditions.
- Verified as installed: Torque is tracked during installation to help confirm each pile meets project requirements.

Commercial Helical Pile Solutions from Legacy Supportworks
Flexible Deep Foundation Support
Model 287 Helical Pile System
The Model 287 Helical Pile System offers a versatile deep foundation option for commercial new construction and retrofit work. Its steel shaft and configurable helix plates allow the system to be designed for site-specific loads and soil conditions, while multiple bracket options serve both new foundations and existing structures requiring additional support.

Greater Capacity for Commercial Foundations
Model 288 Helical Pile System
The Model 288 Helical Pile System combines a 2.875-inch shaft with a heavier wall for projects requiring greater structural capacity. It provides designers with a higher-capacity option while maintaining the relatively compact installation footprint of a helical pile system, making it useful for commercial foundations where loads, access or subsurface conditions require a more robust solution.

Higher-Capacity Support for Demanding Projects
Model 350 Helical Pile System
For commercial projects with greater structural demands, the Model 350 Helical Pile System provides a larger-diameter, heavier-wall foundation support option. The system widens the range of loads and soil conditions helical piles can address while retaining the installation and verification advantages that make them well suited for demanding commercial deep foundation applications.

Heavy-Duty Support for High-Load Projects
Model 450 Helical Pile System
The Model 450 Helical Pile System provides a heavy-duty deep foundation option for commercial projects with high structural loads. Its larger-diameter steel shaft and increased mechanical capacity broaden the range of applications helical piles can support, giving designers an engineered solution for projects where smaller shaft systems don’t meet design requirements.

Engineered, Code-Compliant Helical Pile Design
Supportworks helical pile systems have been evaluated for use under applicable building codes, with system capacities and installation requirements set through product testing and evaluation. Project-specific design considers structural loads, soil conditions, pile configuration and required capacity.
Helical pile systems are engineered for long-term structural support, with different shaft sizes and helix configurations available to meet project requirements. Their design also accounts for the long-term durability of steel components below ground.

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