MINOVA UK Products, Case Studies & Contacts Lee Hudson Geotechnical Sales
MINOVA UKProducts, Case Studies &
Contacts
Lee Hudson
Geotechnical Sales
Overview
Established in 1975, Minova UK has become a market leader in the
development and supply of systems and products for the Geotechnical industry.
With a proven reputation in this sector, projects have been completed safely, in
time and at reduced costs.
We have Experienced Geotechnical team that will work with you to provide
practical design and operational advice.
Our facilities located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire are home to a host of
Products that are designed for performance, reliability and safety.
We offer a quality driven, responsive service in order to satisfy the demands of
today's global market place.
Our aim is to build long term working relationships with customers
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Accreditations
ISO18001:2007 (Health & Safety)The importance which Orica attaches to health and safety is reflected in the culture and values of the
organisation. “No injuries to anyone, ever” being the primary objective, achievement of the OHSAS18001
certification provides a solid platform to build and meet this goal.
ISO14001:2004 (Environmental)Through implementing and maintaining a company Environmental Management System certified to
ISO14001:2004, the company effectively manages and continually improves its operations and activities.
Internal plans, systems and procedures are in place for monitoring the company’s environmental impact
and performance.
ISO9001:2008 (Quality)To compete in the ever demanding markets and continue to be the leading supplier of ground control
products, Orica has a total commitment to quality.
Accredited to the international standard ISO 9001:2008, the business shows that the quality management
system can deliver the best possible product and service to customers with a promise of continual
development and improvement.
Link Up Registered, Verified Supplier on RISQS.
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Soil Nails & Micropiles
SDA self-drilling micro piles and soil nails consist of five basic
components:
A sacrificial drill bit
“R“ or “T“ Threadform
Bar ISO 10208
An extension coupling which
acts as a connector between the
rods
A load Nut.
A nut and optional plate
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SDA / Micropile Sizes.
R25 Available Upon Request
Available In Self Colour & Galvanised
All Specifications To International Standards
SDA Dimensions
R32
R32L
160/210
R32N
230/280
R32S
280/360
R38
R38N
400/500
R51
R51L
450/550
R51N
630/800
T76
T76N
1200/1600
T76S
1500/1900
T111
T111L
2000/2640
T111N
2750/3650
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Hand Held Percussive Drilling MachinesGrout Swivels & Shanks
SDA Accessories & Drilling Eqpt.
Further Items Available. Please ask for details.
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SDA Example: Trackbed Enhanced Axial Micropile (TEAM)
Product Details:
111mm Dia Micropile
Stabilisation of Track
Track remains in place throughout the
installation process
Piles can be installed beneath OHLE
and around S&C.
Flexibility of piles to be installed to
varying lengths
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SAH Steel – Continuous ThreadUses: Rock Bolts, Soil Nails, Tunnelling and Geotechnical Applications
Self Colour & Galvanised
Coatings to BS EN ISO 1461
Sizes: 12 – 63.5mm
Grades 500 / 670 / 950
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GRP Bolts, Tube & PlatesUses: Rock Bolts, Spiles, Injection Anchors High Strength
High Stiffness
Low Density
Corrosion Resistance
Low Heat Transmission
Low Sound Transmission
¼ the weight of steel:
Ease of handling, reduces
cost of installation plant
Flexible – long lengths can
be used without the need
for couplers.
Various Diameters & Lengths Available
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Rock Fall Control Nettinguses: rock slope stabilisation, erosion control, tunnel repairs
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Accessories For Rock Fall Control Netting
Pneumatic Clip Guns For Hire & Sale
Galfan & Stainless CL35 Clips Available
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High Tensile Rock Fall Protection. Catch fences... ETAG Approved
• Dynamic Rock Catch Fences
• Debris Flow Barriers
• Erosion Control Matting
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Grout Pumps & Drilling Machines
Turmag
• Lightweight
• Hand held drilling machine
• Open hole drilling
IDT Portable Grout Pump
• Compressed air feed
• Lightweight
• High output capability
Super Turbo Bolter
• Lightweight
• Handheld drilling machine
• High thrust
• Extendable leg
MAI Grout Pump
• Injection work
• Re-injection
grouting
• Drill hole filling
• Back filling
• Anchor mortar
• Electric
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Suitability & Acceptance Testing Services.In Accordance With All Standards
Product Details
• High strength thixotropic grout.
• Variable water to solids ratio 0.2 – 0.3
• Strengths > 40 N/mm2 after 24 hours
• Thixotropic Properties
• Minimal grout loss
• Fixed grout cost
• 85 N/mm2 strength after 28 days
AM1000-1 Thixotropic Grout
Lokset Resin Capsules: Polyester Two Component
Capsule speed Spin
time/sec
Hold
time/s
Lokset HS Fast 10 +8
Lokset HS Medium 10 +40
Lokset HS Slow 10 +180
Uses & Advantages:• Immediate fixing of rock bolts / anchors.• Rapid insertion, easy and quick to use• High compressive strength, strong, rapid and consistent anchorage• Protects bolts from corrosion, can be used in wet or underwater conditions
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Injection Resin Products – Phenolic / PUR / Silicates
PRODUCT TYPE USE
Minova Carbofill Phenolic Cavity Filling
Minova Wilkit Foam SilicateCavity Filling, Water
Ingress/Sealing
Minova Geo Foam SilicateCavity Filling, Water
Ingress/Sealing
Minova Carbothix Silicate Anchor Resin Grout
Minova Carbo Crack Seal SilicateWater Ingress, Crack
Sealing
Minova PUR PURGround Consolidation and
Reinforcement
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Case Study Scorton, Lancs – Rail Embankment
Products Supplied:
SDA R32 Soil Nails
Anchor Head plates
Erosion Control Matting
Rock Netting
AM1000-1 Grout
Large scale project
completed on time
& within budget.
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Case Study A23 Pyecombe Cutting
Products Supplied:
FT500 Fibreglass Bolts
250mm Dia High Load
Plates
Over 500 x 3.5m FT500 GRP
bolts installed.
The contract allowed only 26
days for completion,
Minova ensured there were
no delays with materials and the
completion date achieved.
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Case Study Runcorn
Products Supplied:
25mm Dia SAH Galvanised
Solid Thread Bar
150mm x 150mm x 20mm
Head Plates
Rock Netting & Accessories
AM1000-1 Thixotropic
Grout
More than 600 anchors were
installed along with 12,000m2 of
PVC Rock Netting.
All works were completed within
Programme, budget,
and without any accident or incident.
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Case Study Moncrieff Rail Tunnel
Installation carried out
during Rail possessions.
A successful project that
was highly praised by
Network Rail.
Products Supplied:
24mmStainless Steel
Anchors & Specialist
Plates.
HPN Rock Netting
Lokset Resin Capsules
12mm Masonry Pin
System
Pull Testing Service.
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Case Study Borders Rail
Huge project in Scotland.
Over 100 tonnes of
support products supplied.
Products Supplied:
High Capacity Netting
Erosion Control Matting
Coir Matting
Turnbuckles
Shackles
SAH Rock Bolts
Specialist Head Plates
Lokset Resin Capsules
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Case Study Llanfoist
500 soil nails averaging
between 10m and 20m
The slip was completed
on schedule allowing the
canal to reopen on time
for the main tourist
season.
Products Supplied:
All Support Products
including:
R32 Galvanised SDA
Double Twist Mesh &
Erosion Control Matting
AM1000-1 Thixotropic
Grout
400NT Grout Pump.
Pull Testing Service
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Case Study Bradway Rail Cutting
Over 5000m2 of
Rock Fall Netting
installed.
Products Supplied:
Rock Fall Netting
Accessories
25mm ATB Bolts
Lokset Resin
AM1000 Grout
Self Drilling Anchor
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Case Study Ramsden Bellhouse Rail Embankment
Products Supplied: R32 & R38 SDA (epoxy coated) complete system, Anchor Head
plates, Gabions, Mesh, Geotextile
Before
During Project Completed
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Contacts list
Lee Hudson
Geotechnical Sales
+44 1226 785553
+44 7500 084 058
Chris Connelly
Technical Sales Engineer
+44 1226 785553
+44 7584 470 117
Stewart Smith
Drilling Services Manager
+44 1226 280567
+44 7711 137 668
Alastair Green
Accounts
+44 1226 705900
Dave Griffiths
Health & Safety Officer
+44 1226 280567
General Enquiries
+44 1226 280567
+44 1226 731563 - fax
Please visit www.minovaglobal.com / ground support
section for further details (currently under re-design)
Ian Bywater
Operations Lead Resins
+44 1226 280567
+44 7920 815 703
Manus O’Donnell
Business Support
+44 1226 705900