Equipment - Articles - Page 29

Dam Project Features Drilling Challenges from Land, Water, Air

March 8, 2018

The navigational lock system for the dam, built during the New Deal civil construction boom of the later 1930s and early ’40s, accommodates 600-foot barges. Drillers are helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers open up that bottleneck to barges twice that size.

Tapped VFD valves from Flomatic

March 7, 2018

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Flomatic Corporation introduces tapped patented design VFD valves with tapings of 1/8” and ¼” for all types of water well accessories.

What Are the Limits of PVC Drilling Pipe?

Wayne Nash

March 5, 2018

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PVC casing is inexpensive, reliable, never rusts and, used within limits, will make a lifetime well. However, PVC has one major drawback: It is not as strong as steel pipe.

Manufacturer Discusses New Rig, Ripple Effect of Emission Standards

Jeremy Verdusco

February 25, 2018

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This spring, Schramm is releasing the T455 series drilling rig, their first Tier-4 Final compliant offering, for the water and mineral exploration sectors. The Driller spoke with Michael Dynan, vice president for portfolio and strategic development, about the new rig, demands on contractors to meet updated emissions standards and more.

Vermeer Introduces D8x12 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Compact and High Productivity for Everyday Applications

February 23, 2018

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With two drill rod options for added versatility, the Vermeer D8x12 is well suited for small service installations.

For Deep Drilling Jobs, Is Upset Drill Pipe Needed?

David King

February 20, 2018

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If you are running conventional oilfield drill pipe, drilling deep with a mud rotary or perhaps drilling 5,000 feet for natural gas with flush joint drill pipe, then you are familiar with the term "upset."

Eastern Driller Manufacturing DTH Hammers

February 19, 2018

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The P-Series are the ultimate all-around hammers and can effectively penetrate through the toughest rock.

Franklin Electric Offers MagForce Permanent Magnet Motor System

Ultra-Efficient, High-Performance Alternative

February 16, 2018

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The MagForce System offers a motor efficiency increase of up to 10 to 12 percent.

Aquathin Water Filtration Systems

February 12, 2018

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Water filtration system removes salts, heavy metals, nitrates and more.

For Drilling Contractors, Equipment Upkeep Can Be a Point of Pride

John Schmitt

February 10, 2018

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Like all contractors, I have a fleet of vehicles — actually, a rather small one that I take great pride in. I have a reputation of taking good care of my vehicles and the tools I need to do jobs.