Modern-Day Pump Hoists: an Evolution in Lifting Older Designs Evolved into Hydraulics, Adjustable Layback John Schmitt March 3, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks about the similarities, differences in modern pump hoists in water well drilling.Read More
QED Environmental Systems AutoPump Ultra 4+ Pump Designed for Aggressive Pump Jobs, from Mining to Remediation February 6, 2023 No Comments Company says pump designed for aggressive fluid applications, including mining, remediation, landfills.Read More
The Early Days of Pump Hoists in Drilling How Hoists Worked, Were Built in 1960s John Schmitt January 27, 2023 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.Read More
GSSI UtilityScan DF Utilities Locates Two Antennas Allow Scanning at Multiple Depths January 9, 2023 No Comments Company calls UtilityScan DF ideal for helping construction companies avoid gas, communications and sewer lines.Read More
Winged or Smooth-Bore Stabilizer? Ask Brock Weighs In January 5, 2023 No Comments Geology is, of course, a factor, but drilling jobs often demand a little structure on top of the bit.Read More
Cable-Tool Fishing? Have a Plan Before it Happens A Failed First Try Significantly Complicates Tool Recovery John Schmitt December 2, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks fishing for drill tools and the importance of getting it right the first time.Read More
Franklin Electric MagForce High Efficiency Systems Company says Pump Motor Offers High Performance November 7, 2022 No Comments Company says permanent magnet motor systems offer high performance, cost savings versus induction systems.Read More
Fishing Tools for a Spudder Operation: the Jar Bumper Drilling Tools Stuck? We Start with the Jar Bumper John Schmitt October 28, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt walks us through fishing tools for cable-tool drilling starting with the jar bumper.Read More
Liebherr’s Battery-Powered LB 30 Designed for 4 Hours Working Time in Kelly Operation October 3, 2022 No Comments Company says new battery powered drilling rig runs quietly with zero emissions.Read More
Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer Designed to Eliminate Human, Drill String Interaction September 19, 2022 No Comments Company says the system for Pit Viper 270 and 290 series rigs eliminates human and drill string interaction.Read More