The worlds strongest reusable ground anchor
The Wombat is made from strong electroplated steel and only weighs 400g but can hold up to a massive 520kg, can be used for a multitude of applications. Including sports, recreation, adventure and marine. What is a Wombat?
WOMBAT is manufactured by Rapid Anchor Pty Ltd. Some people mistake the WOMBAT for a propeller but it's a strong fully engineered ground anchor. WOMBAT is a re-usable lightweight shallow ground anchor, manufactured using a coated mild steel or stainless steel shaft and a composite material helix. As WOMBAT is wound into the ground the helix pitch continually expands clamping into the ground giving it greater strength in shallow grounds. It's the World's Strongest re-usable shallow ground anchor. Research is now underway in to how this technology can be used for compression piling as it has significant cost advantages for the industry. With WOMBAT you can anchor almost anything to the ground quickly, either for temporarily or semi-permanently applications. WOMBAT has the unique ability to resist forces up to almost 1000 times its own weight. WOMBATS are manufactured from coated carbon or stainless steel shafts and have composite helix's which are keyed to the shaft during manufacture. The steel shaft is used to enable the composite helix to be wound into the ground effectively. Depending on the model selected either heavy duty hollow carbon or solid stainless steel is used in shaft manufacture. Hot-dip galvanized carbon steel models are available. WOMBATS Patented Composite Helical Technology provides an incredibly tough, durable and resilient holding element Technical specifications Shaft:So how does it work?
As the composite helix is wound into the ground the helix "pitch" begins to expand. As it expands the pitch angle of soil entry and exit increases. This process forces additional soil through and around the vortex. As more soil is forced through the greater the pitch of the helical blades. The helix is manufactured from one of the world most resilient materials. This resilience tries to resist the increase in helical pitch angle. This action effectively compresses anything that passes through it. Due to soil mechanics it is so effective that it actually displaces compressed material to around the entire anchor. This action cannot be achieved by using steel helix's. That's why WOMBAT has such incredible holding power even a depths of 600mm in sand. That's why WOMBAT is the world's strongest shallow ground anchor.
How to Install?There are two methods: Use the detachable T-Bar comes with WOMBAT Kits and simply screwed into the ground and back out when you have finished with it. Or, use a high-powered drill and the WOMBAT Hex-drive socket & power adaptor that are sold separately. There is no need for big hammers or sledges and removal is just as easy as installation. The underside of the helix has 2 embossed circle lines along with soil descriptions. If you are using the WOMBAT is sand you don't need to do anything. If the ground you are installing it into is stiff clay trim the helix down to the first line from the edge. If installation into road-base type material is required trim the helix to the smallest circle. Trimming is easy using a hacksaw, a small angle grinder, a cutter or snips. (Caution: Be careful of hot or melted plastic it may stick to your skin and burn. Always use the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, gloves & footwear to avoid injury.) |
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