HDD

A view of Lake Mertsee, under which part of a 1.2km long district heating pipe was partially installed for the open-air swimming pool on the right-hand side. Credit: Josepha und Markus
UTILITIES

Drilling horizontally under a reservoir

A German contractor utilised a Grundodrill 18N HDD rig from Tracto to bore under a reservoir

05 July 2024

XCMG’s advanced horizontal directional drilling rig, the XZ3600, has been conquering tough terrain as part of Serbia’s Gas Pipeline Project. Credit: XCMG
UTILITIES

XCMG's advanced drilling rig conquers tough terrain in Serbia's gas pipeline project

XCMG’s advanced HDD rig, the XZ3600, paired with the XMP2800 mud pump for tough Serbian job

25 June 2024

Incorporating catch-rig technology into the HDD process significantly enhances jobsite efficiency. Credit: American Augers
UTILITIES

How catch rig technology transforms long-distance bores

Richard Levings talks about catch rig technology for HDD set-ups suited to use on longer bores

21 June 2024

Regular inspection of HDD tooling can reveal signs of premature wear and allow problems to be resolved before they escalate and become expensive repairs. Credit: Vermeer
UTILITIES

Inspecting HDD tooling: What can be serviced and what should be replaced

Advice on regular HDD rig inspection and service and when and why parts replacement may be necessary

18 June 2024

Horizontal directional drilling has become integral to modern day utility installation projects. Credit: Niiaz Sabirov
UTILITIES

HDD: seven key facts to know

A beginner's guide to the benefits and uses of horizontal directional drilling for utility installs

17 June 2024

The face of modern HDD drill rigs - the GRUNDODRILL JCSE with electric drive for low-emission construction sites Credit: TRACTO
UTILITIES

TRACTO's insight into the future of pipeline construction

Tracto customers had an opportunity to get ‘hands-on’ during the company’s Hands On Days open house

03 May 2024

Chase Alderman and the crew at G&W Construction Co. Inc. are already familiar with the unique complexities of operating at night Credit: Ditch Witch
UTILITIES

Under the cover of darkness

The story of how G&W Construction used the first US domestic market Ditch Witch AT120

22 April 2024

GD Energy Products’ GD 800HDD pumps, which serve a wide variety of HDD applications, will now utilise new fluid end technology Credit: GD Energy Products
UTILITIES

GD Energy Products introduces upgraded GD 800HDD pump

The GD 800HDD pump is a compact, lightweight pump featuring an extremely high rod load

18 April 2024

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.