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How to Make Your Drill Rig Wish List

May 1, 2014

Comparing drilling rigs can be time consuming and somewhat confusing. With so many manufacturers offering all sizes and types of equipment, how do you know which is right for your business?

Manufacturer RigKits Changes Name to Hammer Drilling Rigs

Drilling rig, drilling equipment supplier says change better reflects "main focus"

April 30, 2014

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Hammer Drilling Rigs will offer RigKits brand, but also emphasise "finished machines and turnkey drilling solutions."

Errickson Touts Dual-Rotary Drives at Ontario Groundwater Expo

Company's system adds dual-rotary drilling and casing advancement capabilities to existing equipment

April 14, 2014

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Three systems available to help in drilling jobs where sand, gravel, cobbles and boulders limit conventional rigs.

EPA Alters Drilling Rig Engine Rules After NGWA Pressure

Agency changes Tier-4 engine replacement requirements for water well industry

March 26, 2014

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Group urges agency to exempt more drilling rigs from Tier-4 standards when engines are replaces.

Atlas Copco Releases FlexiROC T45 Surface Drill Rig

Company Says It Uses Half the Fuel of its Predecessor

March 14, 2014

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Operators can adjust airflow and dust collector fan speed to match working conditions, and the engine and compressor fall in line.

Boart Longyear Releases LM110 Diamond Coring Drill Rig

The LM110 is the most powerful Boart Longyear underground diamond coring drill rig to date.

March 5, 2014

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Boart Longyear expanded their line of underground LM modular diamond drill rigs to include the new LM110.

Little Beaver releases the Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig offering 2,500 pounds of lifting capacity

Little Beaver Introduces Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig

March 1, 2014

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The Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig is the most powerful offering in Little Beaver’s full line of earth drilling equipment and offers 2,500 pounds of lifting capacity with the ability to turn augers up to 18 inches in diameter.

Tech Topics: Proper Coolant Protects, Extends Life of Drilling Rigs

Steve Hanley

March 1, 2014

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Engine coolant is considered any solution that is circulated through the engine to provide a means of heat transfer from various engine components. The function of the coolant is basic to successful engine operation.

EquipmentÃ¢??from power units to drill rigsÃ¢??that is well maintained will run more efficiently, last longer and be safer for the entire crew.

Maintenance Extends Life, Safety of Drilling Rigs

Brandon Wronski

March 1, 2014

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One priority of any professional tradesman is to value and respect the tools, equipment and machinery they operate. This is by no means of any less importance to drillers; it is vital that they keep equipment in peak condition through regular maintenance and servicing.