Water

Questions, Answers About Grouting and Sealing on Drilling Jobs

August 16, 2018

The number of products available to drillers is constantly growing and, therefore, they face a never-ending learning curve. This column addresses some of the frequently asked questions we receive about grouts and sealants.

Drilling Mud Pump Selection Tips, and a Notable Innovation

Derek Anderson

August 13, 2018

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When choosing a size and type of mud pump for your drilling project, there are several factors to consider.

Drill vs. Treat: Fixing Well Water Quality Issues

Greg Gruett

August 10, 2018

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Any kind of water is treatable. However, there are times when it makes more sense to repair potential issues with a well, and other times that call for drilling a well in a new location.

How Do Steel Tariffs Affect the Drilling Industry?

Jeremy Verdusco

August 6, 2018

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The whole supply chain has to prepare for impacts as U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from other countries settle in.

You Know the Drill: Switching Gears to Drilling

Alexis Brumm

August 6, 2018

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Bill Pearson, president of Pearson Drilling Company in Lake City, Mich., has seen everything the drilling industry has to offer from every angle.

Drilling Industry Needs to Be Ready for Steel Tariffs

Jeremy Verdusco

August 6, 2018

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Tit-for-tat tariffs will have wide-ranging effects on the drilling industry, regardless of opinions on the current resident of the White House.

How Does Uphole Velocity Work for Drilling Jobs?

David King

August 6, 2018

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In blasthole applications, UHV is important not only in the design process, but as a factor in everyday monitoring of drill pipe life.

Wheeler-Rex Introduces Close Quarters Tubing Cutter

Company Unveils New Line of Snippers, Tubing Cutters

July 27, 2018

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Updated design allows contractors to quickly and easily switch cutting wheels.

Remembering Two Longtime Michigan Drilling Contractors

John Schmitt

July 23, 2018

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Sadly, I must start this column with news that the groundwater industry in Michigan recently lost two good and longtime members: Robert Larson from L’Anse and Harry Kleiman from Iron Mountain.