Epiroc Adds Electrics to Pit Viper Lineup Company Calls Electric-Driven Blasthole Rigs Cleaner, Safer November 21, 2023 No Comments Company calls new electric-driven blasthole drill rigs cleaner and safer for operators, the environment.Read More
The Last Chapter – Perhaps – on Cable-Tool Fishing You Never Want to Fish for Drill Tools, but be Prepared John Schmitt November 10, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt wraps up a series on fishing tools, with detailed descriptions and use recommendations.Read More
How Have Well Construction Materials Advanced over Time? Clay Casing? Tin Screens? Material Options have Evolved Jeremy Verdusco November 8, 2023 No Comments Options for casing, screen have evolved to better fight common well problems like corrosion and scaling.Read More
Spudder Rigs: Recounting Two Phone Calls and a Catalog Cable-Tool, both the Past and Present of Drilling John Schmitt September 29, 2023 2 Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.Read More
Dedicated Equipment: First Time Project for a Piling Rig JJA Goes Beyond Diesel Hammer, Crane on Navy Yard Project Brian M. Fraley September 26, 2023 No Comments For Philadelphia Navy Yard sheet pile project, civil contractor JJA goes beyond a diesel hammer and crane.Read More
Standards and Compatibility in Drill Pipe Connections Making Sense of Gauge, API and the Threads We Depend On David King September 15, 2023 No Comments Making sense of gauge, API standardization and the pipe threads drillers depend on.Read More
Baker Manufacturing Company Celebrates 150th Anniversary Manufacturer of Groundwater, Monitoring Equipment Started in 1873 The Driller Staff September 11, 2023 No Comments Manufacturer of groundwater, pump and monitoring equipment started in 1873, planned to build steam boilers.Read More
Cable-Tool Fishing Operation? Keep These Items Handy Tubing Spears, Taper Taps for Drill-Tool Fishing Explained John Schmitt August 7, 2023 No Comments Explanations for lesser-used, maybe lesser-known items to have on hand for a cable-tool fishing operation.Read More
Drill Talks | Brought to you by Franklin Electric Permanent Magnet Motors Innovation and Field Adoption with Bob Lilland The Driller Staff July 20, 2023 No Comments Field service engineer with Franklin Electric talks new technology, “green” energy demand and motor efficiency. Read More
Submersible Well Pumps: Tips for Servicing, Troubleshooting Learn to Diagnose Common Groundwater Pump Issues Tom Stephan June 21, 2023 No Comments Learn how to diagnose common issues with submersible groundwater pumps to help optimize pump longevity.Read More