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Atlas Copco Releases FlexiROC T45 Surface Drill Rig

Company Says It Uses Half the Fuel of its Predecessor

March 14, 2014

Operators can adjust airflow and dust collector fan speed to match working conditions, and the engine and compressor fall in line.

Boart Longyear Releases LM110 Diamond Coring Drill Rig

The LM110 is the most powerful Boart Longyear underground diamond coring drill rig to date.

March 5, 2014

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Boart Longyear expanded their line of underground LM modular diamond drill rigs to include the new LM110.

Little Beaver releases the Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig offering 2,500 pounds of lifting capacity

Little Beaver Introduces Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig

March 1, 2014

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The Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig is the most powerful offering in Little Beaver’s full line of earth drilling equipment and offers 2,500 pounds of lifting capacity with the ability to turn augers up to 18 inches in diameter.

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

Steve Hanley

March 1, 2014

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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.

EquipmentÃ¢??from power units to drill rigsÃ¢??that is well maintained will run more efficiently, last longer and be safer for the entire crew.

Maintenance Extends Life, Safety of Drilling Rigs

Brandon Wronski

March 1, 2014

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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

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The Mobile Drill International mechanical drive B57 is back!

Hub Foundation Company of Harvard, Mass.

Equipment Investment Pays Off for Foundation Drilling Company

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

Joe Bradfield

February 1, 2014

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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.

Fleming College features a state-of-the-art service facility where students get first-hand experience maintaining the rigs theyÃ¢â¬â¢ll use in the job market.

College Equips Students for Drilling Jobs

Brandon Wronski

January 1, 2014

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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.