Entries Tagged Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

The evolution of horizontal directional drilling can be traced back to the early 1970s when 600 feet of steel pipe was installed...

In directional drilling, much of the focus is put on the drill itself, but if you want to eliminate downtime on job...

Equipment maintenance is never a trivial matter, but when it comes to directional drilling, it perhaps carries a bit of extra weight. That’s...

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...