This spring, Schramm is releasing the T455 series drilling rig, their first Tier-4 Final compliant offering, for the water and mineral exploration sectors. The Driller spoke with Michael Dynan, vice president for portfolio and strategic development, about the new rig, demands on contractors to meet updated emissions standards and more.

If you are running conventional oilfield drill pipe, drilling deep with a mud rotary or perhaps drilling 5,000 feet for natural gas with flush joint drill pipe, then you are familiar with the term "upset."

Like all contractors, I have a fleet of vehicles — actually, a rather small one that I take great pride in. I have a reputation of taking good care of my vehicles and the tools I need to do jobs.

Foam does not have to be complicated if you follow these four guidelines.

Direct push has always produced good samples. But at Horizon Construction and Exploration LLC in Wisconsin, they've found that larger-diameter samples can make things on the jobsite even more interesting.

New rig designed for maximum operator comfort, complete control of operations.

Company says it will work in "some of the harshest conditions possible."

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