The hidden cost of cheaper drill rods
Conventional wisdom tells us that a penny saved is a penny earned. When it comes to buying drill rods, however, pinching pennies could end up increasing your operating costs and putting your reputation at risk. Because of the significant expenditures involved with coring rods, it’s understandable why many contractors focus on purchase price when trying […]
Geotechnical Drilling Reduces Investment Risk
GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING – INVESTIGATE, ASSESS, MOVE FORWARD In some ways, geotechnical drilling is like any smart investment tool. It helps you investigate an opportunity and assess the risk before moving forward with the investment. While I’m no expert in the origins of geotechnical drilling, I can’t help but imagine that after some construction collapse centuries […]
Drill rod threads: tips to avoid common problems and improve productivity
When you own a car, you learn that a little preventative maintenance goes a long way in ensuring it stays in good shape and runs well over many years. The same principle applies to drill rods. With proper use and handling in the field, drill rods will last longer, give you better results and ultimately […]
Overburden Casing Bits – Design, Materials, and Manufacturing
Z Design Casing Bits Overburden drilling equipment and drill strings (including casing, rods, casing shoes, casing bits, bits) along with a skilled driller are required for drilling straight and consistent boreholes through all overburden materials, fluctuating from very soft, broken ground to exceptionally hard, compact conditions. Drillers balance thrust, torque, rotary speed, flush parameters, and percussive […]