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Falcon Hex Pins
The smarter, stronger way to secure erosion control systems
Falcon Hex Pins (now part of MKB) are engineered for superior pullout resistance and rapid, effortless installation. Traditional wire staples are a relic of the past. When your project demands reliable, high-strength soil stabilization, Falcon Hex Pins provide the modern alternative. Designed to outperform standard staples by up to 10x, our patented coil design locks securely into the soil, ensuring your erosion control blankets and turf reinforcement mats stay exactly where you put them.
Built for contractors who value efficiency
By leveraging a unique threaded coil design, these pins bite into the earth and resist the natural heave and pullout forces that compromise standard landscape staples. Their hex heads allow quick installation using a hand drill.
10x Stronger
Unmatched pullout resistance compared to standard wire staples.
Engineered for Speed
Installed in seconds using a standard hand drill with the Falcon Pins chuck.
Versatile Performance
The reliable choice for everything from delicate jute matting to heavy-duty HPTRMs.
Site-Ready Design
No heavy equipment or manual hammering, saving your team time and physical strain.
Typical applications
Falcon Hex Pins are the versatile workhorse for civil and landscape projects: Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs), ensuring consistent contact between mat and soil surface; Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs), providing anchorage for high-velocity channel linings; temporary site stabilization, keeping site covers and perimeter materials like wattles and logs secure during storm events; and vegetated slopes, anchoring geosynthetics to promote healthy, long-term seed germination.
Installation
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Product details
Falcon Hex Pins are an innovative fastener providing significantly greater pullout resistance than typical straight pins or staples. Available in configurations specialized for different soil types, Falcon Hex Pins improve pullout performance in soft or sandy soils, compact cohesive soils, and hard rocky soils. This allows for better tie-down of erosion control materials, guy wires, strapping, and more across a wide range of industry applications. Galvanized for long life and more durable than hand-driven fasteners, Falcon Hex Pins are more reliable and provide greater confidence in blanket or TRM tie-down.
Variants and applications. Falcon Hex Pins come in four variants, each with multiple length configurations. HS-8 and HS-12 are designed for loose soils (S for soft, sandy, or silty). HC-8 and HC-12 are optimized for compact, cohesive, and heavy clay soils. HR-8 and HR-12 are suitable for hard, rocky soils. HP-8 and HP-12 are designed for quick installation of fabrics and mats.
Installation. Falcon Hex Pins install using a cordless hand drill with our custom installation chuck (preferred) or a standard 1.5-inch hex socket.
- Install the custom chuck or a 1.5-inch hex socket into a hand drill.
- Place the Falcon Hex Pin into the socket. Ensure no debris is on the pin before installing.
- Place the end of the Falcon Hex Pin through the erosion control matting before engaging the drill. Install the pin with slight pressure until the pin is fully installed.
- A properly installed Falcon Hex Pin will impart a slight depression on the erosion control matting. If using lightweight netting, the edge may need to be held to prevent twisting.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need special machinery to install Falcon Hex Pins?
You can install these pins quickly using a standard cordless hand drill with a 1.5″ hex socket adapter, or with our custom chuck (preferred). It eliminates manual hammering and significantly increases installation speed.
How do these compare to traditional U-shaped landscape staples?
Standard staples rely solely on friction and can be pulled out by wind, water, or soil expansion. Falcon Hex Pins use a coil design that physically locks into the soil, providing up to ten times more pullout resistance.
Can these be used in sandy or rocky soil?
Yes. The coil design is specifically engineered to thread into the ground, and Falcon Hex Pins offer a coil type designed to perform well in a variety of standard soil profiles.
Are these pins removable?
While designed as permanent anchors for erosion control mats, they can be backed out using the same drill and socket setup, making them a good option for temporary projects requiring site remediation.