Hydrohammer®

Each Hydrohammer® series is designed for specific project requirements and used by all renown contractors:

• IQ-series: Developed for large offshore wind foundations and XXL monopiles, offering intelligent energy control and blow energies exceeding 7,500 kJ.
• S-series: A versatile and proven hydraulic hammer range used worldwide for more than 40 years in offshore, oil & gas, and marine, coastal and civil projects.
• SW-series (Waterhammer): Uses fresh or salt water instead of hydraulic oil, eliminating the risk of hydraulic oil spills and making it ideal for environmentally sensitive and (ultra) deep-water operations.

Hydrohammer® technology has been successfully used worldwide since the early 1980s and has installed more than 5.5 million piles globally and that number is growing every day. The hammers are engineered for harsh offshore and onshore environments and are known for their robust design, unparalleled low downtime, high operational availability (>97%), and comprehensive performance monitoring. This proven track record has made Hydrohammer® a benchmark in the industry for reliable pile installation.

The Hydrohammer® allows operators to optimize driving energy according to actual soil conditions and project requirements. The IQ-series can operate continuously at 100% energy capacity and temporarily boost output to 120% when higher driving energy is required. It has always brought piles to final penetration. This intelligent energy management improves penetration rates, reduces installation time, and helps achieve target pile depth efficiently while maintaining foundation integrity.

Yes. The Hydrohammer® portfolio supports multiple environmental initiatives. The IQ-series is compatible with PULSE® technology, which extends the hammer impact duration to reduce underwater noise, pile fatigue, and environmental disturbance. For projects where eliminating hydraulic oil risks is a priority, the SW-series Waterhammer uses fresh or salt water as its operating medium instead of hydraulic oil, providing an environmentally responsible piling solution.

The Hydrohammer® range includes solutions from 30 kJ up to more than 7,500 kJ of blow energy. This is unique and the Hydrohammer results are unprecedented by any other piling company in the world. At the top of the range, the Hydrohammer® IQ8 is currently IQIP’s most powerful hydraulic impact hammer and is specifically designed for the installation of the largest offshore wind monopiles in challenging soil conditions.