GROUNDWATER

GeoDrilling International's Groundwater Week 2024 preview

GDI's pick of who to see and what to look for during Groundwater Week 2024

GeoDrilling International's Groundwater Week 2024 preview

Credits: NGWA

On December 10-12, Groundwater Week 2024 will take place in Las Vegas, bringing together groundwater professionals from around the world. Here, we list some of the key exhibitors in attendance, highlighting some of the new products they will have on display.

Atlas Manufacturing Ltd

Main business sector: Water well drilling equipment OEM

At the show, we will be exhibiting: Dual Rotary System

Stand number: 116

casinghammer.com

Comacchio

Main business sector: Drill rig manufacturer

At the show: Comacchio's display will focus on the water well and geothermal drilling rigs in its range.

All Comacchio rigs are designed as multipurpose units that can be used for the installation of piezometers/monitoring wells, construction of wells for public, agriculture, commercial, industrial and domestic water supply, installation of geothermal probes, along with well repairs and deepening. Thanks to their flexible design, Comacchio machines can adapt to the most used drilling techniques, depending on borehole diameter, required drilling depth and soil conditions on-site. This includes rotary drilling, reverse circulation drilling, DTH drilling and double-head applications.

To improve safety and productivity, Comacchio has focused on the development of automated rod handling systems.

Comacchio's GEO 909 GT can work in any ground conditions and drill up to 300m deep | Credits: Comacchio

During Groundwater Week, Comacchio will exhibit the flagship of its geothermal line, the GEO 909 GT. Ranging between 20 and 23t in weight and equipped with a new 180kW Stage V engine, the GEO 909 GT can work in any ground conditions and drill up to 300m deep. Perfect for tight urban spaces, the GEO 909GT's compact footprint allows users to drill in areas where other rigs cannot.

The standard features of the GEO 909 GT include the Comacchio double-head system, designed for simultaneous drilling and casing. This system stabilises the borehole, preserves groundwater resources, and allows safer and faster drilling, keeping the jobsite clean thanks to the rig's internal diverter.

The double-head system is designed to work in combination with the onboard rods and casing carousel, which eliminates the manual handling of the drilling equipment required to install heat loops.

The high-capacity carousel can hold a massive 126m of rods and casing. It has been recently upgraded to operate with 4m rods when performing open-hole-drilling, thus increasing the achievable depth and productivity. Thanks to the super-efficient, fully automated feed system, a single operator can easily and effectively handle the GEO 909 GT. Working time, plant movements and the presence of equipment/personnel on site can thus be reduced dramatically with multiple advantages in terms of safety, cost-effectiveness, and emissions.

Stand number: 781

www.comacchio.com

Geoprobe Systems

Main business sector: Manufacturing drill rigs and tooling, drill rig service

At the show: Come see the metal! We will have seven Geoprobe drill rigs on display, including:

·       the NEW 3135GT geotechnical drill rig with 10,000ft-lbs of torque, and 1000rpm,

·       the NEW SRC30DT sonic rod carrier along with the re-engineered 8150LS sonic drill rig

·       all three of the DM series water well rigs

Our all-inclusive lineup includes rigs engineered and manufactured at our Kansas headquarters for geotechnical, environmental, water well, and geothermal work. 

Stand number: 351

www.geoprobe.com

Holte Manufacturing

Holte Manufacturing will be exhibiting its casing tools and underreamers during Groundwater Week | Credits: Holte Manufacturing

Main business sector: Water well and RC foundation tools

At the show: We will be exhibiting our casing tools and underreamers, and be ready to discuss our RC foundation tools.

Stand number: 1310

https://ddrilling.comrilling.com/

Infinity Tool MFG

Main business sector: Rock drilling tools

At the show: We will be exhibiting a range of water well rock drilling tools, including PDC bits, tricones, hole openers, PDC reamers, DTH bits and drag bits. Please come and say hello and talk through your biggest rock drilling challenges.

Stand number: 663

infinitytoolmfg.com

IPI Packers

Main business sector: High-performance inflatable packer technology solutions tailored to the unique needs of groundwater and water well applications. With a focus on hydrogeological studies, well construction and remediation, flow control, and hydraulic fracking, IPI Packers is trusted by water well professionals, drilling companies, and hydrogeological consultants worldwide.

At the show: We will be presenting a 60-minute workshop on December 12th, alongside one of our customers, Water Well Solutions, discussing our well rehabilitation "hydroforming" technology.

Stand number: 35

www.ipipackers.com

King Oil Tools

Main business sector: Manufacturer of drilling swivels, rotary swivels, pipe spinners, hoisting plugs, and all other equipment related to the water well, geothermal, construction, mining, and oil and gas industries.

Stand number: 1209

www.kingoiltools.com

Massenza Drilling Rigs

Main business sector: Drilling rigs manufacturer

At the show: We will be exhibiting our Mi3 and Mi8 drill rig models.

Stand number: 911

www.massenzarigs.it

Mincon

Main business sector: Geotechnical DTH drill string consumables for well drilling, construction and mining.

At the show: We will be focusing on the re-launch of our 6DH and MQ60 Water Well hammers that took place in August at the Atlantic Jubilee. These hammers are industry-proven workhorses with little to no issues throughout the life of the hammer while matching up with any competitor's penetration rates. With numerous requests from drillers who had used these hammers in the past, we felt the necessity to listen to them and our distributors to bring these models back into the industry. Spiral Flush systems will be on full display with our 3D models and stands, along with our drill pipes.

Stand number: 541

mincon.com

Numa Hammers & Bits

Main business sector: Rock drilling products

Numa's range of Patriot hammers for water well drilling applications | Credits: Numa

At the show, we will be exhibiting: Numa's Patriot water well hammers and bits are capable of drilling holes 3-1/2in to 17-1/2in (89 - 445mm) and have conquered the most demanding environments. Able to drill at high frequency, Patriot hammers require less air, resulting in smoother operation and more efficient drilling, even against high heads of water. Learn more about Numa's perfect combination of speed and performance by visiting us at our booth.

Stand number: 469

www.numahammers.com

PDS

Main business sector: Drilling fluids and bentonite sealants

At the show, we will be exhibiting: Pel Plug TR30 – time release coated bentonite pellets, Pel Plug – non-coated bentonite pellets, bentonite plug (3/8" chips), Granular Seal (8 mesh), Super Mud – polymer drilling mud.

Stand number: 671

www.pdscoinc.com

Sonic Drill Corporation

Ray Roussy, the founder of Sonic Drill Corp, with the world's first purpose-built sonic drill rig that he designed and built in 1975 | Credits: Sonic Drill Corp

Main business sector: Sonic Drill Corporation is celebrating Ray Roussy's 50 years of involvement in the development and commercialisation of sonic drilling technology, taking it from his first ideas in 1974 and bringing it to the mainstream drilling method that it is today, which is in use all around the world.

Stand number: 1433

www.sonic-drill.com

Vanair Manufacturing, A Lincoln Electric Company

Vanair will be showcasing its DR600XP Drill Module during Groundwater Week | Credits: Vanair Manufacturing

Main business sector: Mobile Power Equipment, including vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, Electrified Power Equipment, chargers/boosters, engine starters, and custom products.

At the show, we will be exhibiting: The DR600XP Drill Module and the AirNArc 330D

Stand number: 1021

vanair.com

WellVu

Main business sector: Video inspection of well casing

At the show, we will be exhibiting: TDS/conductivity, temperature and pH inspection, and a video camera, with fullscreen readout.

www.wellvu.com