Directional Drilling
Tough Ground Conditions Not a Problem on Oklahoma Project
Feb 15, 2012
Challenging ground conditions made this HDD project difficult but not impossible for one HDD contractor. more >>
Air-Vacuum Excavation Systems: Exposing Buried Utilities Before You Drill
Feb 14, 2012
As the use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) continues to increase in popularity in today’s growing underground infrastructure industry, the concern for accidental utility strikes has demanded that very strict safety protocols are implemented and firmly adhered to. more >>
Drilllmaster Report: Maintaining the Life of an HDD Mud Pump
Feb 14, 2012
Pump systems play an integral role in the success of any horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project. Charged with circulating drilling fluid — most commonly referred to as mud — throughout the bore path, the mud pump and fluid have several important functions; most notably to facilitate the removal of spoil while helping maintain the integrity of the bore. more >>
Making the Right Connections: Duct Puller Selection
Feb 14, 2012
In one form or another, the “duct puller” or “towing head” has been used by trenchless contractors for more than 25 years to install polymer duct and pipe underground. more >>