Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket Wire Line, Swivel an Important Connect to Make John Schmitt August 30, 2021 2 Comments Wire line connects to a swivel inside the socket, allowing the whole string to do its drilling job.Read More
Maintaining Wire Lines on Spudder Drill Rigs Steel Cable Requires Occasional Lubrication to Guard against Rust John Schmitt July 21, 2021 No Comments Drill, sand and casing lines require occasional lubrication for a long, worry free service life.Read More
Mincon Releases New Modular Rock Drill Systems Series Includes Mast Attachments, Three Drill Rigs July 15, 2021 No Comments Company says lineup allows “customers to affordably enter the rock drilling industry.”Read More
Selecting the Last Wire Line for a Spudder: the Casing Line It Works with Sand Line, Drilling Line to Ease Casing Work John Schmitt June 28, 2021 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt, a drilling veteran, talks about casing lines for older spudder drill rigs.Read More
Contractor Credits Rental Partners, Drill Rig on Micropile Project Rod Handler Also Helps Speed Production Brian M. Fraley June 23, 2021 No Comments Technical Foundations turns to ECA, Klemm rig and rod handler on recent micropile project.Read More
Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig Sand or Bailing Line has a Less Demanding Job than Drilling Line John Schmitt May 24, 2021 No Comments Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses sand lines for older spudder drill rigs.Read More
Epiroc and Fordia form Exploration Competency Center in the U.S. Elko, Nevada, Facility Operated by Fordia, Serving Mining Customers May 18, 2021 No Comments Companies call new facility an “exploration solution for all products, parts and aftermarket service needs.”Read More
Geoprobe 6011DT May 17, 2021 No Comments Company says it designed new rig to track into tight spots, rugged terrain.Read More
Selecting Wire Lines for a Spudder Drill Rig What to Look for in a Drill Line for a Spudder Rig John Schmitt April 19, 2021 No Comments Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.Read More
Longtime SIMCO Drilling Equipment Sales, Marketing Director Retires Richard Clarke Represented the Company for 35 Years April 1, 2021 No Comments Richard Clarke represented the company at trade shows for 35 years, was also active in the NGWA.Read More