Lone Star Drills, a division of Little Beaver and manufacturer of portable drilling equipment, has introduced high-torque Rineer rotary vane hydraulic motors for its LS400T+. The water well and geothermal drill is Lone Star’s largest rig and efficiently drills as deep as 400 feet through hard rock and volcanic formations. The new hydraulic motor reduces rotary service time from days to less than an hour.
“The Rineer motor and Super Swivel combination is an all-around improvement compared to the drill’s previous top drive swivel and hydraulic motor. It’s easier to work on, provides greater torque, and is priced right, making it economical to keep a backup swivel on hand for emergencies,” says Joe Haynes, Little Beaver president. “With the previous rotary, servicing a leak often took the drill out of use for two to three days while the swivel was in the shop. Now the drill can be up and running in about 30 minutes with a backup swivel and operators can replace seals on the leaking swivel at their leisure.”