Equipment - Articles - Page 49

Tech Topics: Proper Coolant Protects, Extends Life of Drilling Rigs

March 1, 2014

Engine coolant is considered any solution that is circulated through the engine to provide a means of heat transfer from various engine components. The function of the coolant is basic to successful engine operation.

Rugged Computers Deliver Real-Time Data on Drilling Jobs

Keith Schmitz

March 1, 2014

No Comments

In 1882, company founder, Mahlon Layne, combined hard work and ingenuity to devise better ways of drilling to coax water out of the arid lands of a community known as Old Swan Lake, near what is now Hurley, S.D. Mahlon’s neighbors quickly took notice and shortly thereafter, a company was born.

Maintenance Extends Life, Safety of Drilling Rigs

Brandon Wronski

March 1, 2014

No Comments

One priority of any professional tradesman is to value and respect the tools, equipment and machinery they operate. This is by no means of any less importance to drillers; it is vital that they keep equipment in peak condition through regular maintenance and servicing.

Mechanical Drive From Mobile Drill Intl.

The B57 features a six-speed transmission, 14-inch HD clutch, and packs power and versatility into a 26,000-pound GVW compatible package.

February 12, 2014

No Comments

The Mobile Drill International mechanical drive B57 is back!

SJE-Rhombus Releases Pump Control Panel Kits

February 1, 2014

No Comments

SJE-Rhombus introduced new panel-mounting post and accessory kits to help make control panel installations easier for contractors.

Franklin Electric Unveils New Effluent Pumps

February 1, 2014

No Comments

Franklin Electric released the new C1 Series of submersible cistern pumps for use in gray water and effluent applications.

Atlas Copco Adds Compact Dewatering Pumps to WEDA Lineup

February 1, 2014

No Comments

Atlas Copco introduced a new lineup of WEDA pumps designed for compact, portable use.

Equipment Investment Pays Off for Foundation Drilling Company

Cluster Drill’s Penetration Rate Makes Quick Work of Shaft Pilings

Joe Bradfield

February 1, 2014

No Comments

Originally a pile driving company, Hub Foundation Company of Harvard, Mass., first added wide-diameter bore drilling to its operations 23 years ago. Most of the region’s ground conditions generally call for augers. Greg Maxwell, grandson of company founder Frank Maxwell, said Hub has always persevered through each hard rock socket, but they have continually sought easier, faster ways to drill out hard rock.

AquaLocate Releases Updated Seismic Groundwater Location Device

January 16, 2014

No Comments

Company says its GF6 seismic device eliminates need for test wells.

College Equips Students for Drilling Jobs

Brandon Wronski

January 1, 2014

No Comments

Surrounded by serene lakes and winding rivers is Lindsay, Ontario, home to a very advanced and unique drilling school: Fleming College’s Resources Drilling and Blasting program. It is the only program of its kind in the world, offering an impressive combination of technical training and hands-on experience in all sectors of the drilling industry.