Mon November 03, 2014
E-Z Drill’s Vertical Utility Drill Offers Precision Pinpointing of Gas Leaks
Known for its lines of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, E-Z Drill offers a vertical drill tailored to gas utility companies. The Model 20 UTL saves valuable time and money by allowing companies to pinpoint the site of a gas leak without tearing out a significant stretch of roadway, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 27, 2014
Dino DC400Ri Combines Best Features in One Surface Drill Rig
Sandvik Construction’s Dino DC400Ri is a hydraulic, self-propelled, self-contained, crawler based surface drilling unit with full radio remote control operation for 2 to 3 in. (51 to 76 mm) hole sizes....
Fri October 24, 2014
New Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill Takes Brokk Power and Safety to Cramped Worksites
MONROE, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2014) – Brokk remote-controlled demolition equipment brings Goliath-sized drilling power in a David-sized package for mining, demolition and tunneling applications with the latest TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills....
D. RAY TUTTLE - The Journal Record - Mon October 27, 2014
College Studies Reuse of Construction Drilling Mud
BIXBY, Okla. (AP) - Soil pulled from horizontal directional drilling at urban construction sites can help your lawn, if used in the right amounts, according to research at Oklahoma State University. In a first-of-its-kind study, Oklahoma State University is examining the use of this construction byproduct as a land application....
Fri October 17, 2014
Report: Marcellus Shale Drilling Boom Shows Little Wildlife Impact
BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) - Nearly seven years into Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale drilling boom, wildlife officials say the state’s elk population continues to flourish despite concerns about industrial footprints, wildlife displacement and habitat degradation....
Fri October 03, 2014
MyShaleWell Aims to Alleviate Drilling Issues by Connecting Communities
Landowners across America — and especially in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region — have been leasing their land to allow drilling companies to extract natural gas. The deals come with potentially lucrative benefits, but also risk and responsibility....
Wed September 17, 2014
Sandvik Appoints Dealer of Surface Drills for Ala.
Sandvik Construction has appointed Crusher Works as the official distributor of its surface drills line servicing the needs of its customers in Alabama. Crusher Works will not only be supplying a comprehensive range of Sandvik surface drills, but also will be providing full aftersales support, spare parts and dedicated customer service....
Wed September 17, 2014
Marcellus Shale Drillers Underreported Waste
PITTSBURGH (AP) - EQT Corp. told the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that it sent 21 tons of drill cuttings from Marcellus Shale wells to area landfills in 2013. But landfills in southwestern Pennsylvania told a different story....
Fri September 12, 2014
Atlas Copco SmartROC Remote Control Kit Makes Drilling Safer on Rough Terrain
The Atlas Copco SmartROC T35 and SmartROC T40 are the first surface drill rigs in the Atlas Copco family to give operators the option of running the rigs from either the cabin or radio remote control. Upgrading the rigs with a SmartROC radio remote control kit safely extends rig utilization to uneven terrain....
Mon August 25, 2014
Expanded Line of HDD Tooling, Drill Pipe
Underground Tools Inc. displayed its expanded line of directional drilling pipe and HDD tooling, as well as trencher parts at ICUEE 2013. UTI’s comprehensive line of HDD down-hole tooling features improved designs and includes drive chucks, starter rods, reamers, sonde housings, pilot bits, carriage chain and more....
