rotary drilling

Geoprobe sonic drilling versus rotary drilling proves profitable technology in Alaska for GeoTek Alaska employees Travis Drewry and Steve Simas Credit: Geoprobe
SITE INVESTIGATION

Establishing economical sonic drilling versus rotary drilling

Alaskan contractor sees the benefits offered by a sonic drill rig from Geoprobe

27 March 2024

 Sandvik newly acquired testing facility in Finlnd is the company’s first dedicated exclusively to surface drilling on such a large scale
MINING

Surface drilling mine being developed by Sandvik to test new technologies

New surface drilling test mine site opened by Sandvik to speed up product development

14 November 2023

 The XR600E was among the selection of rotary rigs supplied by XCMG for the piling work on the Chongming–Qidong Yangtze River Bridge project
INFRASTRUCTURE

XCMG's drilling technologies complete multiple record-setting projects

Drilling rigs from XCMG are setting records on infrastructure projects around the world

11 October 2023

 The use of a sonic rig can bring many advantages when undertaking site investigation work
CORE SAMPLING

Sampling with a sonic rig

The benefits of using sonic drilling for in-situ testing and sampling site investigation projects

23 March 2023

 Philip Weichbrodt of Nordmeyer GEOTOOL believes that modern rotary drill rigs should be multifunctional, capable of undertaking different types of operation
GROUNDWATER

Rotary drilling today

What is rotary drilling, where is it used and what are the latest developments

24 February 2023

 Drilling technology of centreline head side shift on Geoprobe’s 3126GT lines up over the hole without moving the mast but has better pulling power than a 7822DT rig
SITE INVESTIGATION

Drilling technology for the times

How a contractor is reaping the benefits of switching to a more versatile Geoprobe rig

17 February 2023

 Proper mud pump pairing is the key to efficient mud rotary drilling. An inadequate mud pump, or a drill design that neglects the pump’s importance, can slow down an operation’s pace
GROUNDWATER

The dirt on mud pumps

Do not underestimate the benefits of careful mud pump selection on rotary drilling projects

16 February 2023

 Elgin’s KEMTRON 600MX mud recycling system offers operators increased performance when managing fluids with high solids content
GEOTHERMAL

A smarter approach to solids control equipment

How to select the best equipment to deal with the removal of solids from drilling fluid

02 June 2022

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Geothermal Game Changer

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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.