What is a Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor?

A helical screw pile torque sensor measures the torque applied during installation, helping contractors ensure the pile is installed to the correct depth and can handle the required load. The Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor takes this to the next level by providing real-time data on: Torque Thrust RPM (rotations per minute) Depth GPS location Angle This comprehensive data gives contractors precise control over the installation process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency every step of the way.

What are the Benefits of Using a Helical Screw Pile Torque Monitoring System?

The Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor provides numerous benefits that directly improve your project outcomes: Improved Accuracy: With precise measurements of torque, RPM, and depth, you can be confident that every pile is installed to the exact specifications. This reduces errors, avoids costly rework, and ensures structural integrity. Enhanced Efficiency: Faster and more precise installations mean your projects stay on schedule, allowing you to take on more jobs and reduce downtime. Cost Savings: By optimising installation, you save on labour, fuel, and equipment wear, making your operations more cost-effective in the long run. Increased Safety: Real-time monitoring helps detect potential problems like over-torquing or unstable conditions, reducing the risk of accidents and equipment damage. Better Quality Control: You can verify that every pile meets the required standards, giving you and your clients peace of mind about the durability and performance of the foundation. Data Logging and Reporting: Detailed logs and reports make it easier to provide clients with documentation for compliance, warranty claims, or future maintenance, showcasing professionalism and accountability. By using the Auger Hawk Torque Sensor, you not only streamline your installation process but also ensure better outcomes for your clients, improve safety, and build long-term trust in your services.

What Features are Included with the Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor?

Auger Hawk offers a comprehensive suite of features to optimise helical pile installation: Torque Measurement: Accurately measures torque to ensure proper pile installation and integrity. Thrust Measurement: Monitors the force applied during installation to prevent damage to the pile or equipment. Speed Measurement: Tracks RPM to identify changes in ground conditions and optimise drilling speed. Data Logging: Records essential data, including torque, thrust, RPM, depth, angle, and GPS location, for analysis and quality control. Rotations Tracking: Counts the number of rotations to monitor pile insertion progress. Depth Measurement: Tracks the depth of pile installation, allowing for accurate record-keeping. GPS Location Tracking: Records the precise GPS location of each pile installation. Angle Measurement: Continuously monitors the angle of installation to ensure proper alignment.

How does Datum Electronic's Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor Compare to Other Torque Monitoring Systems?

Advanced technology: Our sensor utilises state-of-the-art technology for superior accuracy and reliability. User-friendly interface: Easy-to-use software for intuitive operation. Durable and reliable: Designed to withstand harsh job site conditions. Customisable solutions: Tailored to meet the specific needs of your project.

How much does Datum Link cost?

Datum Link is completely free to download and use, and there are no subscription costs.

What data does Datum Link log and display?

Datum Link logs and displays Torque, RPM, Shaft Power, Thrust, Angle, Rotations, Depth, GPS location, Date/Time and more. The exact data displayed will vary depending on whether the user connects to a Datum 425 Series or Datum AH Series sensor.

What sensors are compatible with Datum Link?

Datum Link is compatible with two sensor families, the Datum 425 Series and the Datum AH Series, the latter of which includes the RADIX 8000 PTM. For older Datum Electronics transducers, please get in touch with our team.

Where can I download Datum Link?

Datum Link is available for download from the App Store for iPhone and iPad, as well as on Google Play for Android Devices, and the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 PCs.

Torque Sensors for Helical Piers, Screw Piles and Ground Screws

Auger Hawk Torque Monitors:
Wireless Torque Monitoring System for Helical Screw Pile Installation.

The Datum Electronics Auger Hawk is a family of wireless torque monitoring systems designed for operators installing helical piers, screw piles, and ground screws. Built for challenging environments, Auger Hawk delivers real-time torque, thrust, and depth data directly to your mobile device, helping you efficiently verify load-bearing capacity, meet engineering specs, and guarantee compliance. With proven accuracy and straightforward installation, it’s the modern solution for confident, code-compliant foundation work.

Overview

Wireless torque, thrust, RPM, and angle monitor

Logs GPS location, rotation count, and manual depth counter

Accuracy better than ±0.25% – superior to hydraulic gauges

Generates .CSV logs for QA, compliance, and client reporting

Dedicated iOS, Android, and Windows app Datum Link

Quick to install and remove on any piling rig

IP65-rating for demanding conditions

Outputs both metric and imperial units (N·m / lb·ft)

Covers a wide torque range: 6 kNm – 500+ kNm

Auger Hawk Models	AH1	AH2	AH3	AH4	AH5	AH6
Max Torque	8,000 N·m 5,900 lbf·ft	16,270 N·m 12,000 lbf·ft	43,386 N·m 32,000 lbf·ft	90,840 N·m 67,000 lbf·ft	352,513 N·m 260,000 lbf·ft	578,934 N·m 427,000 lbf·ft
Nominal Torque	6,000 N·m 4,425 lbf·ft	13,560 N·m 10,000 lbf·ft	33,895 N·m 25,000 lbf·ft	81,350 N·m 60,000 lbf·ft	272,000 N·m 200,000 lbf·ft	474,536 N·m 350,000 lbf·ft
Thrust Rating	147 kN 33 kip	147 kN 33 kip	147 kN 33 kip	147 kN 33 kip	147 kN 33 kip	147 kN 33 kip
Operating Temperature Range	−30 °C to 60 °C −22 °F to 140 °F	−30 °C to 60 °C −22 °F to 140 °F	−30 °C to 60 °C −22 °F to 140 °F	−30 °C to 60 °C −22 °F to 140 °F	−30 °C to 60 °C −22 °F to 140 °F	−30 °C to 60 °C −22 °F to 140 °F
Operating Voltage	6 V	6 V	6 V	6 V	6 V	6 V
Data Output Rate	10 SPS	10 SPS	10 SPS	10 SPS	10 SPS	10 SPS
Accuracy	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%
Non-Linearity	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%	±0.25%
Height	170 mm 6.69 in	170 mm 6.69 in	173.5 mm 6.83 in	188.5 mm 7.42 in	350 mm 13.78 in	450 mm 17.72 in
Flange Diameter	166 mm 6.54 in	166 mm 6.54 in	228.6 mm 9 in	247.7 mm 9.75 in	445 mm 17.52 in	525 mm 20.67 in
Flange Thickness	20 mm 0.79 in	20 mm 0.79 in	22 mm 0.87 in	25 mm 0.98 in	35 mm 1.38 in	50 mm 1.97 in
Hole Pattern *	6 x 13.5 mm 6 x 0.53 in	6 x 13.5 mm 6 x 0.53 in	12 x 16.2 mm 12 x 0.64 in	12 x 20 mm 12 x 0.79 in 6 x 20 mm 6 x 0.79 in	12 x 31 mm 12 x 1.22 in	20 x 31 mm 20 x 1.22 in
Pitch Circle Diameter *	133.4 mm 5.25 in	133.4 mm 5.25 in	193.7 mm 7.63 in	219.1 mm 8.63 in	395 mm 15.55 in	463.5 mm 18.25 in
Internal Diameter	70 mm 2.76 in	Solid	Solid	Solid	101.6 mm 4 in	232 mm 9.13 in
* For more information or custom variants speak to our team

Auger Hawk Models

AH1

AH2

AH3

AH4

AH5

AH6

Max Torque

8,000 N·m
5,900 lbf·ft

16,270 N·m
12,000 lbf·ft

43,386 N·m
32,000 lbf·ft

90,840 N·m
67,000 lbf·ft

352,513 N·m
260,000 lbf·ft

578,934 N·m
427,000 lbf·ft

Nominal Torque

6,000 N·m
4,425 lbf·ft

13,560 N·m
10,000 lbf·ft

33,895 N·m
25,000 lbf·ft

81,350 N·m
60,000 lbf·ft

272,000 N·m
200,000 lbf·ft

474,536 N·m
350,000 lbf·ft

Thrust Rating

147 kN
33 kip

Operating Temperature Range

−30 °C to 60 °C
−22 °F to 140 °F

Operating Voltage

6 V

Data Output Rate

10 SPS

Accuracy

±0.25%

Non-Linearity

±0.25%

Height

170 mm
6.69 in

173.5 mm
6.83 in

188.5 mm
7.42 in

350 mm
13.78 in

450 mm
17.72 in

Flange Diameter

166 mm
6.54 in

228.6 mm
9 in

247.7 mm
9.75 in

445 mm
17.52 in

525 mm
20.67 in

Flange Thickness

20 mm
0.79 in

22 mm
0.87 in

25 mm
0.98 in

35 mm
1.38 in

50 mm
1.97 in

Hole Pattern *

6 x 13.5 mm
6 x 0.53 in

12 x 16.2 mm
12 x 0.64 in

12 x 20 mm
12 x 0.79 in
6 x 20 mm
6 x 0.79 in

12 x 31 mm
12 x 1.22 in

20 x 31 mm
20 x 1.22 in

Pitch Circle Diameter *

133.4 mm
5.25 in

193.7 mm
7.63 in

219.1 mm
8.63 in

395 mm
15.55 in

463.5 mm
18.25 in

Internal Diameter

70 mm
2.76 in

Solid

101.6 mm
4 in

232 mm
9.13 in

* For more information or custom variants speak to our team

What is a Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor?
A helical screw pile torque sensor measures the torque applied during installation, helping contractors ensure the pile is installed to the correct depth and can handle the required load.

The Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor takes this to the next level by providing real-time data on:
- Torque
- Thrust
- RPM (rotations per minute)
- Depth
- GPS location
- Angle
This comprehensive data gives contractors precise control over the installation process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency every step of the way.
What are the Benefits of Using a Helical Screw Pile Torque Monitoring System?
The Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor provides numerous benefits that directly improve your project outcomes:
- Improved Accuracy: With precise measurements of torque, RPM, and depth, you can be confident that every pile is installed to the exact specifications. This reduces errors, avoids costly rework, and ensures structural integrity.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Faster and more precise installations mean your projects stay on schedule, allowing you to take on more jobs and reduce downtime.
- Cost Savings: By optimising installation, you save on labour, fuel, and equipment wear, making your operations more cost-effective in the long run.
- Increased Safety: Real-time monitoring helps detect potential problems like over-torquing or unstable conditions, reducing the risk of accidents and equipment damage.
- Better Quality Control: You can verify that every pile meets the required standards, giving you and your clients peace of mind about the durability and performance of the foundation.
- Data Logging and Reporting: Detailed logs and reports make it easier to provide clients with documentation for compliance, warranty claims, or future maintenance, showcasing professionalism and accountability.
By using the Auger Hawk Torque Sensor, you not only streamline your installation process but also ensure better outcomes for your clients, improve safety, and build long-term trust in your services.
What Features are Included with the Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor?
Auger Hawk offers a comprehensive suite of features to optimise helical pile installation:
- Torque Measurement: Accurately measures torque to ensure proper pile installation and integrity.
- Thrust Measurement: Monitors the force applied during installation to prevent damage to the pile or equipment.
- Speed Measurement: Tracks RPM to identify changes in ground conditions and optimise drilling speed.
- Data Logging: Records essential data, including torque, thrust, RPM, depth, angle, and GPS location, for analysis and quality control.
- Rotations Tracking: Counts the number of rotations to monitor pile insertion progress.
- Depth Measurement: Tracks the depth of pile installation, allowing for accurate record-keeping.
- GPS Location Tracking: Records the precise GPS location of each pile installation.
- Angle Measurement: Continuously monitors the angle of installation to ensure proper alignment.
How does Datum Electronic's Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Sensor Compare to Other Torque Monitoring Systems?
- Advanced technology: Our sensor utilises state-of-the-art technology for superior accuracy and reliability.
- User-friendly interface: Easy-to-use software for intuitive operation.
- Durable and reliable: Designed to withstand harsh job site conditions.
- Customisable solutions: Tailored to meet the specific needs of your project.