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U-Type Ground Screw
1. Product Overview
Chudu Metal Hot-Dip Galvanized Solar PV U-Shaped Ground Screw Pile is a foundation component designed for ground-mounted photovoltaic systems and other solar support structures.
The upper section is equipped with a U-shaped steel bracket with mounting holes, providing a direct mechanical connection for compatible solar mounting posts, beams, brackets, or other structural members.
The lower section features a helical screw structure that allows the pile to be mechanically driven into suitable soil using ground screw installation equipment.
Manufactured from carbon steel with a hot-dip galvanized surface, the ground screw provides structural strength and corrosion protection for outdoor and underground photovoltaic applications.
Ground screw diameter, length, wall thickness, U-shaped bracket dimensions, mounting holes, helical structure, and other specifications can be customized according to customer drawings and project requirements.
2. Key Features
U-Shaped Top Bracket
The welded U-shaped bracket provides a convenient connection interface for solar mounting posts, beams, or other structural components.
Bolted Connection
Mounting holes on both sides of the U-shaped bracket allow the upper structure to be connected using bolts, nuts, and washers.
Stable Structural Connection
The U-shaped bracket holds the connected structural member from both sides, providing a practical mechanical connection for different ground-mounted solar structures.
Helical Screw-In Installation
The lower helical section allows the ground screw to be mechanically rotated into suitable soil using specialized installation equipment.
Hot-Dip Galvanized Surface
Hot-dip galvanizing provides corrosion protection for steel components exposed to outdoor and underground environments.
Carbon Steel Construction
The ground screw body and U-shaped bracket are manufactured from carbon steel for photovoltaic foundation applications.
Efficient Foundation Installation
Under suitable soil and project conditions, ground screws can reduce excavation, concrete pouring, and curing processes compared with conventional concrete foundations.
Customized U-Bracket Design
Bracket width, height, plate thickness, hole diameter, hole quantity, and hole positions can be customized to match different solar mounting structures.
OEM & Customized Manufacturing
Ground screw dimensions, helical structure, U-shaped bracket, and connection details can be manufactured according to customer drawings, samples, and project specifications.
3. Product Specifications
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Item |
Specification |
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Product Name |
Solar PV U-Shaped Ground Screw Pile |
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Brand |
Chudu Metal |
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Product Type |
U-Shaped Ground Screw / U-Type Ground Screw |
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Material |
Carbon Steel |
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Steel Grade |
Customized |
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Surface Treatment |
Hot-Dip Galvanized |
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Ground Screw Diameter |
Customized |
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Ground Screw Length |
Customized |
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Wall Thickness |
Customized |
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Top Connection |
U-Shaped Bracket |
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U-Bracket Width |
Customized |
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U-Bracket Height |
Customized |
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U-Bracket Plate Thickness |
Customized |
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Mounting Hole Diameter |
Customized |
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Mounting Hole Quantity |
Customized |
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Mounting Hole Position |
Customized |
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Helical Blade Diameter |
Customized |
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Helical Pitch |
Customized |
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Helical Section Length |
Customized |
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Tip Structure |
Standard / Customized |
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Installation Method |
Mechanical Screw-In Installation |
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Application |
Solar PV Ground Mounting System |
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OEM Service |
Available |
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Drawing-Based Manufacturing |
Available |
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Sample-Based Manufacturing |
Available |
Note: Ground screw dimensions, U-shaped bracket dimensions, mounting holes, helical specifications, and other technical parameters can be customized according to customer drawings, mounting structure dimensions, soil conditions, and project requirements.
4. U-Shaped Connection Structure
The top of the ground screw is equipped with a welded U-shaped steel bracket.
The U-shaped structure provides two vertical side plates that can hold and connect a compatible solar mounting member between them.
Bolt holes can be manufactured on the side plates according to the required connection method.
The connected post, beam, or bracket is positioned inside the U-shaped connection and secured mechanically using bolts, nuts, and washers.
The following parameters can be customized:
● U-Bracket Inside Width
● U-Bracket Overall Width
● U-Bracket Height
● Plate Thickness
● Hole Diameter
● Hole Quantity
● Hole Spacing
● Hole Position
● Bottom Plate Dimensions
● Matching Structural Member Size
This allows the ground screw to match different solar mounting structures and project designs.
5. Helical Ground Screw Structure
The lower section of the pile features a helical profile designed for mechanical screw-in installation.
During installation, rotational force drives the ground screw into the soil while the helical section penetrates and engages with the surrounding ground.
The helical structure can be customized according to project requirements, including:
● Helical Blade Diameter
● Helical Pitch
● Number of Turns
● Helical Section Length
● Blade Thickness
● Tip Structure
The final configuration should be selected according to project engineering and site conditions.
6. Installation Process
1. Foundation Positioning
Determine the installation positions according to the solar mounting system layout and engineering drawings.
2. Ground Screw Installation
Use suitable ground screw installation equipment to mechanically rotate the pile into the soil.
3. Depth & Alignment Control
Adjust the installation depth, position, and vertical alignment according to project requirements.
4. Structural Member Positioning
Place the compatible solar mounting post, beam, or connecting member inside the U-shaped bracket.
5. Bolt Connection
Secure the structural member using suitable bolts, nuts, and washers through the mounting holes.
6. Solar Structure Assembly
Continue installing the beams, purlins, braces, rails, and photovoltaic modules according to the mounting system design.
7. Applications
Chudu Metal Solar PV U-Shaped Ground Screw Piles are suitable for:
● Solar Ground Mounting Systems
● Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Projects
● Utility-Scale Solar Farms
● Commercial Ground Solar Projects
● Agricultural Solar Projects
● Fixed-Tilt Solar Mounting Systems
● Solar Mounting Steel Structures
● Solar Support Posts
● Solar Support Beams
● Photovoltaic Power Plant Foundations
● Customized Ground Solar Structures
8. Material & Surface Treatment
Carbon Steel
The ground screw body and U-shaped connection bracket are manufactured from carbon steel to provide the structural strength required for photovoltaic foundation applications.
Steel grade can be customized according to customer drawings, structural specifications, and project requirements.
Hot-Dip Galvanized
The ground screw is treated with hot-dip galvanizing to improve corrosion resistance for outdoor and underground environments.
Galvanizing requirements can be customized according to customer technical specifications and project requirements.
9. Customized Dimensions & Specifications
Chudu Metal provides flexible customized manufacturing for different solar PV ground mounting projects.
Available customization includes:
- Ground Screw Diameter
- Ground Screw Length
- Wall Thickness
- Steel Grade
- U-Bracket Width
- U-Bracket Height
- U-Bracket Plate Thickness
- Bottom Plate Dimensions
- Mounting Hole Diameter
- Mounting Hole Quantity
- Mounting Hole Spacing
- Mounting Hole Position
- Helical Blade Diameter
- Helical Pitch
- Number of Helical Turns
- Helical Section Length
- Pile Tip Structure
- Hot-Dip Galvanizing Requirements
- Matching Solar Post or Beam Dimensions
- Packaging Requirements
Products can be manufactured according to customer drawings, samples, solar mounting structure dimensions, and project technical requirements.
10. Compatible Solar Mounting Components
The U-Shaped Ground Screw can be used together with:
- Solar Mounting Posts
- Steel Support Columns
- Solar Mounting Beams
- Solar Purlins
- C Channel Steel
- Square Steel Tubes
- Solar Mounting Rails
- Bracing Components
- Connecting Brackets
- Bolts & Nuts
- Flat Washers
- Spring Washers
- Other Solar Mounting Fasteners
Related photovoltaic structural components and fasteners can also be supplied according to project requirements.
11. Engineering Considerations
The final ground screw dimensions, U-bracket structure, and installation requirements should be determined according to actual photovoltaic project conditions.
Important factors may include:
- Soil Conditions
- Installation Depth
- Compression Load
- Pull-Out Resistance
- Lateral Load
- Wind Load
- Snow Load
- Solar Mounting Structure Design
- Foundation Spacing
- Connected Post or Beam Dimensions
- Local Engineering Requirements
The final foundation design should be based on project engineering requirements, and site testing may be required for specific projects.
12. Advantages of U-Shaped Ground Screws
Compared with open-top and flange-type ground screws, the U-shaped ground screw provides another practical connection method for the upper photovoltaic structure.
The U-shaped bracket creates a direct bolted connection for compatible posts, beams, or brackets without requiring a separate round flange plate.
The bracket width and hole arrangement can be customized to match the connected structural member.
This design is suitable for solar mounting systems where the foundation connection requires a two-sided bracket connection.
13. Manufacturing Advantages
Chudu Metal provides manufacturing capabilities for solar ground screws, photovoltaic structural components, and related fasteners.
Different ground screw diameters, lengths, wall thicknesses, U-shaped bracket dimensions, and helical structures can be produced according to customer requirements.
The U-shaped bracket can be customized with different widths, heights, plate thicknesses, hole diameters, and hole positions to match different solar mounting structures.
Related solar mounting posts, beams, C channels, square tubes, brackets, bolts, nuts, and washers can also be supplied according to project requirements.
OEM, drawing-based manufacturing, and sample-based customization are available.
14. Why Choose Chudu Metal
Chudu Metal specializes in manufacturing solar PV mounting components, ground-mounted photovoltaic structural products, and fasteners for global solar projects.
Our solar product range includes U-shaped ground screws, flange ground screws, open-top ground screws, solar mounting posts, C channel steel, square steel tubes, purlins, mounting beams, solar rails, module clamps, mounting brackets, connectors, U-bolts, pressure plates, bolts, nuts, washers, and other customized photovoltaic mounting components.
With professional metal processing and fastener manufacturing capabilities, we can provide standard products as well as customized solutions according to customer drawings and project specifications.
Different ground screw diameters, lengths, wall thicknesses, U-shaped bracket structures, helical profiles, mounting holes, and surface treatment requirements can be customized for different solar ground mounting projects.
Chudu Metal is committed to providing global customers with reliable product quality, competitive factory pricing, flexible customization, and professional solar PV mounting solutions.
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Hebei Chudu Metal Products Co., Ltd.
🌐 Website: www.chudufastener.com
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