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Drill Rigs & Heavy Equipment
News and features about drilling rigs, pump hoists, pump trucks and other types of heavy equipment commonly used on all types of drilling jobsites.
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The latest on rigs, generators, pumps, water trucks and accessories used by drilling contractors. To see our equipment classifieds, click here.
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Drilling Consumables
News about drilling consumables, including drilling bits, DTH hammers, casing and drill pipe, and other tool string components for all types and sectors of drilling.
Pumps
The latest on pumps used in drilling applications, including groundwater, as well as pump motors, pump controls and other associated products.
ARTICLES
Advancing Geothermal Drilling Technology is Focus of DOE Research Agency
Need to develop drilling equipment that works at near 400°C
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Featured Product from Geothermal Drilling Solutions
RIGINABOX - Geothermal Drilling System
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Featured Product from Terra Sonic International
TSi 150CC Compact Crawler Mounted SONIC Drill Rig
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Drill Talks | Brought to you by Grundfos
Revolutionizing Water Management: Inside Grundfos Connect with Steve Frangione
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Safety 365
'Elevate' Your Safety Game: A Guide to Personnel Hoisting Systems
When it comes to personnel hoisting systems, you shouldn't leave safety 'up in the air'
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SINAMICS G120XE Enclosed Drive Series
A new product by Siemens for industrial pump, fan, and compressor use in harsh environments
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News
HammerDrum AG Achieves Milestone with Fully Automated Geothermal Drilling Robot
This geothermal drilling device could help bring geothermal energy to cities worldwide
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Wednesdays with Wayne
Avoid the Stick: Strategies to Prevent and Resolve Pipe Stuck Events in 2024
Let's take a look at Wayne Nash's general rules for troubleshooting stuck pipe issues on drilling jobs.
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John Schmitt
John Schmitt is a former Certified Well Driller/Pump Installer with decades of water well experience.
David King
David King has decades of expertise in drill pipe manufacturing and retired as president and owner of Kingsland Drill International, a drill pipe and accessories supplier based in Mercersburg, Pa. For more information, call 717-328-9256.
IMAGE GALLERIES
Drillers @Work 2024
Drilling contractors find themselves in the field far more often than most. Rig-up, rig-down, there are always memorable views worth sharing. Our Drillers @Work gallery for 2024 showcases photos submitted by readers throughout the year.
Drillers @Work 2023
Drilling contractors find themselves in the field far more often than most. Rig-up, rig-down, there are always memorable views worth sharing. Our Drillers @Work gallery for 2023 showcases photos submitted by readers throughout the year.
Drillers @Work 2022
Drilling contractors find themselves in the field far more often than most. Rig-up, rig-down, there are always memorable views worth sharing. Our Drillers @Work gallery for 2022 showcases photos submitted by readers throughout the year.
Drillers @Work 2021
Drilling contractors find themselves in the field far more often than most. Rig-up, rig-down, there are always memorable views worth sharing. Our Drillers @Work gallery for 2021 showcases photos submitted by readers throughout the year.
Bauma 2019
Thousands of exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors gathered for Bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. The event bills itself as the largest construction trade show in the world. These are some of the sights from the event. Photos by Jeremy Verdusco
Posted: April 9, 2019
Bauma 2016
The Driller attended the 2016 Bauma construction and heavy machinery tradeshow in Munich. It featured acres of outdoor displays of drilling rigs and other heavy equipment. Click though to see our photos of the event. All photos by The Driller staff.
PRODUCTS
Trenchless Technology: Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 1st Edition
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$157.00
The complete guide to trenchless technology project management, planning, costs, and methods
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Mining and Rock Construction Technology Desk Reference: Rock Mechanics, Drilling & Blasting
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$129.95
A comprehensive and illustrated desk reference with terms, definitions, explanations, abbreviations, trade names, quantifications, units and symbols used in rock mechanics, drilling and blasting.
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Formulas and Calculations for Drilling Operations, 2nd Edition
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$189.00
Presented in an easy-to-use format, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling Operations is a quick reference for day-to-day work out on the rig.
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DRILLING, BORING, CORING, AUGER Inspection Checklist BOOK
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$55.00
Usage: Applies to ALL General Drilling, Boring, Coring and Auger Machines and Equipment for mobile, deck, portable and/or permanent mounted units, all makes, models, sizes, small, large, types, styles, designs, configuration and Capacity. Used for any feed, style, drive with any drill bit, blade, cutter, coring or auger configuration equipment.
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A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition
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$45.00
Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line.
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