{"id":1293,"date":"2025-07-15T23:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T23:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1293"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:15:07","slug":"auger-hawk-helical-screw-pile-torque-sensor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/index.php\/product\/auger-hawk-helical-screw-pile-torque-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"DATUM Torque Sensors for Helical Piers, Screw Piles and Ground Screws"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c4c09fdd82cb6c7f\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Precision Monitoring for Helical Piers, Screw Piles, and Ground Screws<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">In a tightening regulatory environment, &#8220;good enough&#8221; is a liability. The <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"74\">DATUM Auger Hawk<\/b> is the professional wireless solution for contractors specializing in helical piers, screw piles, and ground screws. By replacing legacy hydraulic gauges with a high-fidelity digital system, you deliver the transparency and data integrity required by modern structural engineering standards.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Engineered for Professional Applications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Helical Piers:<\/b> Guarantee every pier meets the specific torque-to-capacity correlation required for building stabilization and remedial lifting projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Screw Piles:<\/b> Simultaneously track depth, thrust, and rotation counts. The system confirms exactly when you hit the load-bearing strata, preventing &#8220;false-bottom&#8221; readings and pile failure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ground Screws:<\/b> Designed for high-efficiency, high-volume projects like solar farms or modular foundations. Rapid-fire installation is backed by automated, per-unit data logging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why NZ Contractors Standardise on DATUM:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Real-Time Tactical Data:<\/b> View live Torque, Thrust, RPM, and Angle on a rugged tablet via the <b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\">Datum Link App<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Council-Ready Compliance:<\/b> Generate professional .CSV and Excel-ready reports instantly. Our <b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\">GPS-stamped logging<\/b> provides a digital &#8220;as-built&#8221; map of every installation for QA and client handover.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Equipment Protection &amp; Safety:<\/b> Safeguard your drive heads from overload. The system provides immediate operator alerts before limits are reached, preventing catastrophic gear failure and site downtime.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Built for the Field:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">IP65-rated<\/b> for dust and water resistance, functioning from -20\u00b0C to +60\u00b0C. Powered by standard <b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\">AA batteries<\/b>, ensuring you never have to stop work for a proprietary charger.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technical Specifications at a Glance:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">System Accuracy:<\/b> \u00b10.25%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Connectivity:<\/b> High-range wireless to iOS\/Android tablets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Environmental:<\/b> IP65 Waterproof \/ Dustproof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Logging:<\/b> GPS location, Depth, Torque, Thrust, RPM, and Angle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Exports:<\/b> Instant .CSV and Excel integration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">DATUM Auger Hawk<\/b> doesn\u2019t just measure torque\u2014it builds confidence. Upgrade to 100% precision, eliminate guesswork, and provide the data-backed quality that defines the industry leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1471\" src=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-range.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-range.png 687w, https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-range-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-range-600x743.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1304\" src=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-features-2-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-features-2-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Auger-hawk-features-2.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/products\/screw-pile-torque-sensor#product\",\n  \"name\": \"DATUM Auger Hawk: Torque Sensors for Helical Piers, Screw Piles and Ground Screws\",\n  \"image\": [\n    \"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Main-pic-1.png\"\n  ],\n  \"description\": \"Professional wireless torque sensor with \u00b10.25% accuracy for helical piers, screw piles, and ground screws. 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