Tue April 01, 2014
Atlas Copco Secoroc Introduces T-WiZ 60 Drilling System
Atlas Copco completes the T-WiZ range with the T-WiZ 60. The new drill string, with its combination of T-WiZ Speedrods and T-WiZ shank adapters, offers up to 30 percent longer service life providing fewer rod changes and more productivity per shift, according to the manufacturer....
Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon January 13, 2014
Pa. Court Strikes Down Zoning Limits on Drilling
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Dec. 19 struck down portions of a law that stripped some of the powers municipalities have to decide where the booming natural gas industry can operate — portions that the industry had sought from Gov....
Fri December 27, 2013
Junjin America Introduces a New Hydraulic Drill to American Market
Newly formed Junjin America has introduced the rock commander line of rock drills to North America. The JD 1400E rock commander is the first in a series of dependably built, simply designed drills with proven components and low technology for a reliable, low cost drilling application, according to the manufacturer....
Thu December 26, 2013
E-Z Drill’s Equipment-Mounted Drills Offer Productive Solution
E-Z Drill’s Model 210 equipment-mounted concrete drill attachment series consists of three models: the three-gang Model 210-3 EQ MT, four-gang Model 210-4 EQ MT and five-gang Model 210-5 EQ MT. The series is compatible with most models of backhoes and excavators....
Brenda Ruggiero - Mon December 23, 2013
Marietta’s Drillers’ Choice Expands With Komatsu Iron
Over the past several years, Allen Cellar of Drillers’ Choice Inc., based in Marietta, Ga., has expanded his business with the purchase of a number of Komatsu machines from Tractor & Equipment Company in Kennesaw, Ga....
Thu December 05, 2013
Toro DD4045 Horizontal Directional Drill Maximizes Power, Productivity
The Toro DD4045 horizontal directional drill packs a powerful 40,000 lbs. of thrust and pullback, and 4,500 ft.-lbs. of rotary torque. The DD4045 features a 160-hp (119 kW), Cummins QSB4.5 diesel, liquid-cooled engine and an on-board, infinitely variable drilling fluid pump that delivers a flow of up to 70 gpm (265 Lpm)....
Wed December 04, 2013
E-Z Drill Features Model 210B-2 On-Grade Concrete Drills
E-Z Drill’s model 210B-2 on-grade drills will be highlighted at booth 61330 at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014. Part of the 210B Series of on-grade concrete drills, the model 210B-2 joins the model 210B as an easy-to-position unit that drills to a standard 18-in....
Fri October 25, 2013
Underground Tools Introduces 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 houseings, pilot bits, carriage chain and more....
Wed October 23, 2013
Little Beaver Trailer-Mounted Rig Simplifies Drilling in Remote, Rugged Areas
The LS300T+ trailer-mounted drill rig from Little Beaver gives water well drillers, soil samplers and geotechnical technicians the capabilities of a large drill rig in a lighter, more convenient package....
Tue October 15, 2013
TT Technologies Offers Line of Prime Drilling HDD Rigs
TT Technologies, Aurora, Ill., offers the latest line of Prime Drilling HDD drill rigs ranging in size from 72,000 through 135,000 lbs. of pullback. The four models incorporate crawler style undercarriage with an attached control cabin....
