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Precast Concrete Pile
Heldenfels’ Enterprises’ prestressed concrete piles provide the deep foundation solution trusted by contractors for marine, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Texas.
Engineered for superior axial and lateral load capacity, our square piles ranging from 14″ to 30″ incorporate high-strength prestressing strands tensioned before casting, creating a compression-reinforced structure that resists both driving stresses and long-term environmental forces. These piles excel in challenging conditions—from corrosive saltwater environments at ports and marine terminals to heavy industrial sites requiring support for massive equipment loads.
The controlled manufacturing process in our facilities ensures each pile maintains precise dimensional tolerances and consistent concrete strength, eliminating the quality variations and delays associated with cast-in-place alternatives.
Whether driving through dense soils for bridge foundations, supporting marine structures along the Gulf Coast, or providing reliable bearing capacity for critical infrastructure, our prestressed piles deliver proven performance with minimal maintenance requirements over their extended service life, helping contractors complete projects faster while ensuring decades of structural reliability.
Product Information
Technical Specs
| Standard Sizes: 12″x12″, 14″x14″, 16″x16″, 18″x18″, 20″x20″, 24″x24″, 30″ x 30″ | Installation: Crane ready with liftng hardware |
Delivery & Installation
On average, prestressed concrete piles take about 6-8 weeks before they are ready to leave our facility. Our delivery network makes shipping fast and easy! Each project is different and your timeline will be discussed when the order is placed.
Applications & Use Cases
Prestressed concrete piles are widely used for deep foundation systems in bridges, marine structures, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. They provide high load-carrying capacity, resistance to corrosion, and long-term durability, making them ideal for challenging soil conditions and coastal environments. These piles are commonly applied in ports, docks, retaining walls, and high-capacity foundations where strength, longevity, and efficient installation are essential.
Product Information
Technical Specs
Standard Sizes: 12″x12″, 14″x14″, 16″x16″, 18″x18″, 20″x20″, 24″x24″, 30″ x 30″
Installation: Crane ready with liftng hardware
Delivery & Installation
On average, prestressed concrete piles take about 6-8 weeks before they are ready to leave our facility. Our delivery network makes shipping fast and easy! Each project is different and your timeline will be discussed when the order is placed.
Applications & Use Cases
Prestressed concrete piles are widely used for deep foundation systems in bridges, marine structures, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. They provide high load-carrying capacity, resistance to corrosion, and long-term durability, making them ideal for challenging soil conditions and coastal environments. These piles are commonly applied in ports, docks, retaining walls, and high-capacity foundations where strength, longevity, and efficient installation are essential.
Our Locations
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS (HEADQUARTERS)
Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc.
5700 IH-35 South. San Marcos, TX 78666
Tel: (512) 396-2376
Fax: (512) 396-2381
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc.
2222 Laredo St. Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Juan Aguirre: (361) 533-1031
Heldenfels Headquarters
Heldenfels Corpus Christi
Frequently Asked Questions
What are precast concrete piles used for?
Precast concrete piles provide deep foundation support for bridges, buildings, marine structures, retaining walls, and industrial facilities. They transfer loads through weak surface soils into stronger layers below, ensuring stability and long-term performance.
Why choose precast piles instead of cast-in-place or steel piles?
Precast piles offer high strength, long service life, and excellent corrosion resistance—especially in marine or aggressive soil environments. They also eliminate on-site curing, enabling faster installation and more predictable quality.
What factors determine the right pile type and size for a project?
Engineers select pile length, cross-section, and prestressing level based on soil conditions, design loads, seismic requirements, and environmental exposure. Options include square, octagonal, or cylinder piles ranging from 12 to 30 inches in diameter.
How do precast piles affect project cost, schedule, and maintenance?
Although transport and handling costs can be higher, precast piles often reduce overall project time and lifecycle cost through quick installation, minimal site work, and decades of low-maintenance performance—making them cost-effective for large-scale foundations.
Larry Miller, PE
VP of Pre Construction & Business Development
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