Selecting the Last Wire Line for a Spudder: the Casing Line It Works with Sand Line, Drilling Line to Ease Casing Work John Schmitt June 28, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt, a drilling veteran, talks about casing lines for older spudder drill rigs.Read More
Contractor Credits Rental Partners, Drill Rig on Micropile Project Rod Handler Also Helps Speed Production Brian M. Fraley June 23, 2021 No Comments Technical Foundations turns to ECA, Klemm rig and rod handler on recent micropile project.Read More
Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig Sand or Bailing Line has a Less Demanding Job than Drilling Line John Schmitt May 24, 2021 No Comments Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses sand lines for older spudder drill rigs.Read More
Epiroc and Fordia form Exploration Competency Center in the U.S. Elko, Nevada, Facility Operated by Fordia, Serving Mining Customers May 18, 2021 No Comments Companies call new facility an “exploration solution for all products, parts and aftermarket service needs.”Read More
Geoprobe 6011DT May 17, 2021 No Comments Company says it designed new rig to track into tight spots, rugged terrain.Read More
Selecting Wire Lines for a Spudder Drill Rig What to Look for in a Drill Line for a Spudder Rig John Schmitt April 19, 2021 No Comments Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.Read More
Longtime SIMCO Drilling Equipment Sales, Marketing Director Retires Richard Clarke Represented the Company for 35 Years April 1, 2021 No Comments Richard Clarke represented the company at trade shows for 35 years, was also active in the NGWA.Read More
Sonic Drilling, Water Hammer Combo Rig Developed for Dam Projects Company Calls Drill Prototype a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Remediation Jeremy Verdusco March 24, 2021 No Comments Design engineer talks about his company’s “versatile” drill, how switching modes works in the field.Read More
The Challenges of Finding, Repairing Older Cable-Tool Rigs Spudder Short Course Continues with a Look at Availability John Schmitt March 22, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt continues his spudder rig short course with a look at their availability and greasing methods.Read More
Scott Dalrymple on Innovation in Dam Remediation March 15, 2021 No Comments In episode 25, we talk to design engineer Scott Dalrymple about his company’s sonic drilling/water hammer mashup.Read More