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propane

How Good a Fuel is Propane for Drilling Jobsites?

John Fischer
John Fischer
September 18, 2019
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Propane has a clean reputation and promising characteristics and it is quite near to each of us no matter where we are doing our work these days.
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Drillers: Be Advocates for Your Own Safety

David King
David King
September 9, 2019
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Looking back on your life, were there instances where you were almost killed or almost seriously injured?
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Not All Drilling Work Happens at the Rig

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
September 5, 2019
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Drillers are expected to be proficient with boom trucks, bulldozers, skid steers, fork trucks, and myriad other equipment. So what does proficiency mean?
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Using Natural Gas to Power Drilling Jobsites

John Fischer
John Fischer
August 14, 2019
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With gaseous fuels providing ever increasing opportunities, it's time to see just what they bring to the table.
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What’s the Value of a Good Geotechnical Report?

Lyle Simonton
Lyle Simonton
August 8, 2019
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Before ground breaks on any new construction project, the site in question must be investigated to determine whether the soil has the bearing capacity to support the proposed building.
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PFAS Adds Complexities to Environmental Drilling Jobs

Stephen Rasmussen
Stephen Rasmussen
July 22, 2019
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Although PFAS is not necessarily a new chemical, its widespread presence and harmful effects on the environment have become alarming issues.
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John Fischer

Large Gas Engines: A Powerful Power Source

John Fischer
John Fischer
July 5, 2019
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Let’s have a more detailed look at LSI engines and why one of them might be just what you need for a new power requirement.
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Do you Know What Motivates Your Drilling Crews?

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
July 1, 2019
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What are you doing to help employees, from the back office to the jobsite, feel they're part of your company's mission?
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David King

Troubleshooting on the Drilling Jobsite

David King
David King
June 21, 2019
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Spending over 40 years in the drill pipe industry has sent me on more than a couple trips to look at drill rod problems. Even the obvious extremes give us lessons.
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air compressor

Find Equipment Partners for Drilling Jobs, Not Just Dealers

June 19, 2019
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Every dig presents its own challenges, and an experienced air compressor sales associate plus a strong dealer network will be able to answer questions, find the machine that best suits the job and deliver it in time to the jobsite.
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