Precision Piling
7 February 2026
Elite Sheet Piling Ltd recently showcased their operational flexibility on a cofferdam project in the UK, where a Volvo EC400 excavator equipped with the BSP-TEX DX25 hydraulic piling hammer successfully drove steel sheet piles to the required depth.
The piles had initially been positioned using the same EC400 paired with a Movax vibrator unit. This shift to the DX25 for final driving underscores the company’s ability to adapt equipment selections to evolving site needs, ensuring efficient progress and optimal results.
The BSP-TEX DX25 forms part of the advanced DX Hammer series, engineered for driving small bearing piles and sheet piles with exceptional efficiency. Featuring a 2,000 kg drop weight, the DX25 delivers 25 kN.m of impact energy at a maximum equivalent stroke of 1.2 m, operating at 160 bar pressure with a hydraulic flow of just 150 L/min. It achieves a consistent blow rate of 60 blows per minute at rated energy, while its basic weight is 4,500 kg. A standout innovation is BSP’s double-acting cylinder, which accelerates the ram on the downward stroke to maximise impact energy without demanding excessive power from the excavator.
Designed for mounting on excavators of approximately 32 tonnes or greater, the DX25 can transition quickly from horizontal transport to vertical operating position. It includes five-degree side tilt adjustment to handle canted surfaces – ideal for rail applications – and automatic vertical guidance for precise piling. The hammer supports a wide range of pile types, including steel sheet piles (such as Arcelor AZ and AU series), timber, concrete, tubular steel up to 406 mm diameter, and ‘H’ piles, with a maximum pile size of 800 mm and ultimate bearing capacity up to 1,800 kN. These attributes make the DX25 highly versatile for tasks requiring controlled energy delivery, from initial positioning to final set, while remaining economical in hydraulic requirements. It can be powered directly from compatible excavators or BSP-TEX Hydropacks for reliable performance across challenging ground conditions.
Beyond this project, the BSP-TEX DX Hammer series has proven effective in multiple applications, particularly railway infrastructure works. It is routinely used to install steel piles for electrification stanchions, gantries, and other foundation elements. The hammers’ adaptability also supports civil engineering tasks, including sheet piling and small bearing pile installation, highlighting their reliability in diverse piling scenarios.
Elite Sheet Piling Ltd is a specialist UK contractor with over 20 years of experience, delivering nationwide sheet piling installation and extraction. They excel in cofferdams, retaining walls, temporary works, and equipment hire, having completed more than 1,500 projects and installed over 500,000 piles.
Thank you to Laura Przetocka, Business Development, Elite Sheet Piling Ltd www.elitesheetpiling.com for allowing us to use their photograph and share this story.
For more information on the complete range of BSP-TEX piling and ground improvement solutions, visit www.bsptex.com, call +44 (0)1473 830431 or email sales-bsp@tex.co.uk.