The Pilecor system is designed to simplify the process of forming a structural connection between a bored pile and a basement slab construction. Pilecor is manufactured from high density Filcor (Expanded Polystyrene) and is cut using CNC hot wire cutting equipment, to the exact profile required for the project. It is typically supplied in two sections which are fixed to the internal and external faces of the reinforcement cage prior to positioning in the open borehole. When the pile is cast it then creates a soft area accurately located within the pile.
Features
- Manufactured from a high density Filcor to suit the depth of pile
- Creates a ‘soft’ zone within the reinforced concrete pile for pile/slab connections
- Flame Retardant (FR) properties
- Manufactured to site specific dimensions to suit customers’ reinforcement designs
When the basement zone is excavated, the Pilecor can be easily removed to facilitate the linking of the reinforcement cage in the pile to the reinforcement in the basement slab.
Applications
Designed to aid the breaking out of concrete within a pile, in order to expose the reinforcement so that a structural connection can be formed.
Suitability
Filcor Grades & Performance
| Grade | Compressive Strength @ 1% strain | Maximum Concrete Depth (m) |
| Filcor 100 | 100kM/m2 | 4.0 |
| Filcor 120 | 120kN/m2 | 4.8 |
| Filcor 140 | 140kN/m2 | 5.6 |
| Filcor 160 | 160kN/m2 | 6.4 |
| Filcor 190 | 190kN/m2 | 7.6 |
All Filcor grades of expanded polystyrene are manufactured in accordance with BS EN 13163:2012
*For concrete depths over 7.6m, please contact the Cordek Technical Team for further information.
Downloads
Data Sheets
| Product | Issue Date | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilecor Data Sheet | 01/2021 | 4 | 1.8 MB |  |
Standard Details
| Product | Issue Date | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilecor Floor Slab to Pile Wall Standard Detail | 01/2021 | 3 | 129.9 KB | |
MSDS Data Sheets
| Product | Issue Date | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanded Polystyrene MSDS | 06/2017 | 5 | 137.3 KB | |
Certification, Approval & Guidance
Brochures
| Product | Issue Date | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Solutions | 01/2020 | 2 | 6.6 MB | |
Installation Guides
NBS Clauses
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BIM Library
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