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News about drilling consumables, including drilling bits, DTH hammers, casing and drill pipe, and other tool string components for all types and sectors of drilling.

]]> https://www.thedriller.com/rss/2796-drilling-consumables en-us Star Iron Works, Inc. Manufactures Fishing Tools including Spears and Overshots Star Iron Works, Inc manufactures a line of fishing tools to help with your drilling needs in an emergency or to stock on your shelf before an emergency occurs.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93697 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93697-star-iron-works-inc-manufactures-fishing-tools-including-spears-and-overshots Unmatched Performance P5 P6 P8 DTH Hammers Eastern Driller Manufacturing’s P5, P6 & P8 DTH Hammers are tubeless and can drill under large volumes of water making them the hammer of choice in Geothermal Drilling applications.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93347 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93347-unmatched-performance-p5-p6-p8-dth-hammers Avoid the Stick: Strategies to Prevent and Resolve Pipe Stuck Events in 2024 questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) "Every stuck pipe job is a little different, and you are going to have to think “outside the box” to be successful."

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92970 Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92970-avoid-the-stick-strategies-to-prevent-and-resolve-pipe-stuck-events-in-2024 Drilling Enigmas: Two Unusual Michigan Well Casings Hazyschmitt@aol.com (John Schmitt) Drilling expert John E. Schmitt delves into the peculiarities of two unique cable tool drilling casings encountered in Southern Michigan, exploring their unconventional characteristics and the mysteries surrounding their use, in his latest 'Let Me Tell Ya' column.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92931 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92931-drilling-enigmas-two-unusual-michigan-well-casings CETCO Rel-PAC Xtra-Low Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 Company says filtration control additive now certified as safe for use in public drinking water applications.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92865 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92865-cetco-rel-pac-xtra-low-certified-to-nsf-ansi-can-standard-60 Veracio, IDS form Downhole Technology Strategic Partnership Companies “aim to redefine how drill hole data is utilized” by expanding IDS client access to Veracio tech.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92861 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92861-veracio-ids-form-downhole-technology-strategic-partnership Epiroc Releases Grey Line of Quarrying, Construction Tools Drilling bits, designed for less-demanding rock conditions, work with industry standard T-thread drill string.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92860 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92860-epiroc-releases-grey-line-of-quarrying-construction-tools HammerHead Trenchless Releases New Scrim Liner Liner designed for low inversion pressure and for use with all CIPP curing methods.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92833 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92833-hammerhead-trenchless-releases-new-scrim-liner How Have Well Construction Materials Advanced over Time? verduscoj@bnpmedia.com (Jeremy Verdusco) Options for casing, screen have evolved to better fight common well problems like corrosion and scaling.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92809 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92809-how-have-well-construction-materials-advanced-over-time Standards and Compatibility in Drill Pipe Connections Making sense of gauge, API standardization and the pipe threads drillers depend on.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92782 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92782-standards-and-compatibility-in-drill-pipe-connections The Pros and Cons of PVC for Water Well Installations verduscoj@bnpmedia.com (Jeremy Verdusco) From flexibility to durability to corrosion resistance, PVC materials for water wells have improved over time.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92693 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92693-the-pros-and-cons-of-pvc-for-water-well-installations Burgess Eon Fiberglas Well Casing Company says casing designed to withstand harsh environments like saltwater and high-pH installations.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92691 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92691-burgess-eon-fiberglas-well-casing Sandvik Announces 'Opt-Out' Carbide Drill Bit Recycling Tungsten is finite, so recycling drilling bits helps lower carbon emissions and ultimately makes mining more sustainable.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92680 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92680-sandvik-announces-opt-out-carbide-drill-bit-recycling GSSI UtilityScan DF Utilities Locates Company calls UtilityScan DF ideal for helping construction companies avoid gas, communications and sewer lines.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92640 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92640-gssi-utilityscan-df-utilities-locates Winged or Smooth-Bore Stabilizer? Ask Brock Weighs In Geology is, of course, a factor, but drilling jobs often demand a little structure on top of the bit.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92637 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92637-winged-or-smooth-bore-stabilizer-ask-brock-weighs-in Burgess EON Well Casing Company says casing is designed for demanding environments like saltwater and high pH.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92636 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92636-burgess-eon-well-casing Mincon’s MP Series DTH Hammers The company recently unveiled the updated range and said it would be available to customers in 2023.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92593 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92593-mincons-mp-series-dth-hammers SJE Rhombus’ IFS Series Single-Phase Panels Company calls next-generation product "more user-friendly than ever" for installers, servicers in the field.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92581 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92581-sje-rhombus-ifs-series-single-phase-panels Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer Company says the system for Pit Viper 270 and 290 series rigs eliminates human and drill string interaction.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92569 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92569-epirocs-automatic-bit-changer Goulds Water Technology ResiBoost Variable-frequency drive system can help re-pressurize water in a well system.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92446 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92446-goulds-water-technology-resiboost Franklin Electric SaltIQ Universal mount for water softener tanks allows homeowners to monitor remotely.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92412 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92412-franklin-electric-saltiq SJE Rhombus Launches Water Sensor Companion Product WS360 an addition to company’s Xpert Alert WiFi Indoor Alarm System, allows remote monitoring.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92414 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92414-sje-rhombus-launches-water-sensor-companion-product Wyckomar UV Systems Company says offering UV systems can increase job income, add recurring revenue.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92411 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92411-wyckomar-uv-systems SJE Inc. Acquires Ohio Electric Control Inc. in Ashland, Ohio In a release, Minnesota-based SJE says OEC “understands our industry.”

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92372 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92372-sje-inc-acquires-ohio-electric-control-inc-in-ashland-ohio Epiroc Adds Range of Charging Products for Mine Support Company offers fixed, mobile models, as well as connectivity, to companies running battery electric vehicles.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92356 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92356-epiroc-adds-range-of-charging-products-for-mine-support Solinst Releases ‘Mini’ Low Pressure Groundwater Well Packers Company calls Model 800M a ‘must have’ for hydrogeologists doing small-scale zone isolation.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92357 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92357-solinst-releases-mini-low-pressure-groundwater-well-packers Solinst Introduces Field Readout Unit for Real-Time Water Levels Field data transfer device designed to work with company’s datalogger for monitoring, pumping tests.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92328 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92328-solinst-introduces-field-readout-unit-for-real-time-water-levels Mud Technology International Inc. Products Company makes a variety of solids control equipment for HDD, water well, geothermal and other markets. 


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92311 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92311-mud-technology-international-inc-products Canature’s Petwa BIF Series Filter System http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92278 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92278-canatures-petwa-bif-series-filter-system Mincon Releases New Modular Rock Drill Systems Company says lineup allows “customers to affordably enter the rock drilling industry.”

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92274 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92274-mincon-releases-new-modular-rock-drill-systems