Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Drill Bit Melfred Borzall Eagle Claw SDThe Eagle Claw SD bit from Melfred Borzall has integrated dome carbide blocks in the body to...

Many utility companies and state Departments of Transportation now require horizontal directional drill contractors to provide as-built bore profiles on mid- to...

It’s getting crowded out there. From small fiberoptics and cable TV lines to larger water, gas and wastewater pipelines, there’s a significant...

As a cold winter chill swept across Alberta, Canada, horizontal directional drilling crews from Platinum Hydrovac & HDD wrapped up another record-breaking...

Larger-diameter utility projects now often require contractors to submit detailed plans to help ensure adequate bend radius of the product being installed,...

Water is a crucial ingredient for horizontal directional drilling and related utility work success. For drilling, water mixed with drill additives provides...

The growth in horizontal directional drilling and vacuum excavator usage, combined with more stringent regulations concerning used drilling fluids disposal, can lead...

Do you have a good handle on what potholing is costing you? More important, do you know the different factors to consider...

Having the right equipment makes a difference in managing a successful, productive horizontal directional drilling job site. How you secure and retain...

Drilling in rock up to 10,000 pounds per square inch in hardness, rock drilling systems for single-rod machines are qualified for most...

The right preparation of people, equipment and environmental conditions before even stepping onto a job site can make a world of difference...

From hardpan and soft rock to cobble, fluted reamers are one of the most productive and popular reamer options for horizontal directional...

In 2018, Enbridge Gas Distribution kicked off the lofty project of expanding its natural gas system to the Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, villages...

Whether you have an organized pile sitting next to your keys or on the seat of your truck, there are many daily...

After the Spencer Dam in northern Nebraska collapsed in March 2019, public officials had numerous issues to contend with along with massive...

Mud, or drilling fluid, can have an impact on your company. From selecting the right additives to choosing the right volume of...

Horizontal directional drilling fluid mixing systems are an essential component for efficient boring operations. Choosing the right fluid mixing system to support...