Platipus® Anchors is a leading company in the design, manufacture, and supply of mechanical anchoring systems for loose soils, recognized for innovative solutions and excellent value in the maritime engineering sector.
The ground driven anchor system represents a versatile and highly efficient technology applicable to various seabed types. These anchors are eco-friendly mooring systems (“eco mooring”) because, unlike traditional concrete weights, they do not damage the seabed nor compromise Posidonia oceanica vegetation. This feature makes them compliant with environmental regulations and suitable for installation in protected areas subject to restrictions and oversight by park authorities.
The system consists of a lightweight, highly corrosion-resistant anchor, installed using underwater percussion equipment that minimizes environmental impact and disturbance to the marine substrate.
The anchor can be tensioned to the required load capacity and is immediately operational. Moreover, the absence of mud production and surface concrete sinker significantly reduces environmental impact.
The system performs optimally in granular soils, where a high shear resistance angle promotes the formation of a wide pressure cone, ensuring high load capacity with reduced embedment depth. In compact cohesive soils, it replaces the load and holding capacity of more conventional blocks.
Platipus® Anchors produces two types of ground driven anchors:
The Stealth Anchor
designed for light load applications, features a streamlined shape that facilitates installation with manual or simple mechanical tools, and is available with cable, rod, or chain terminations of suitable length.
The Bat Anchor
is designed for high load applications and to improve holding capacity in weak cohesive soils. Its T-Loc termination ensures versatility in on-site assembly, allowing the use of different connection types such as cables, polyester straps, rods, and chains. Installation requires high-power percussion equipment and hydraulic tensioning systems.
