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
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.
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Numa Hammers & Bits
Main business sector: Rock drilling products
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
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
Sonic Drill Corporation
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
Vanair Manufacturing, A Lincoln Electric Company
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
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.