In Part 1 we discussed why there is rapid expansion of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for undergrounding transmission and distribution line; mainly to prevent storm-related and wildfire outages ...

At-a-Glance: Directional drilling safety hinges on robust well control, anti-collision discipline, survey QA/QC, ECD management, and rigorous SIMOPS/permit-to-work controls. The protocols below set ...

Horizontal directional drill (HDD) giants Ditch Witch and Vermeer both report a strong market for directional drills and continue to invest in technology for their customer bases, including dual rod ...

Vermeer introduces the D24 horizontal directional drill (HDD), the latest in utility installation equipment designed for urban contractors' evolving needs. "The D24 represents a significant step ...

Choosing the right size horizontal directional drill (HDD) for utility work can be a real challenge. Trying to manage multiple customers in multiple locations and varying ground conditions can ...

as the Father of HDD, crossed the Pajaro River in northern California in 1971. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) has gained popularity in the power delivery industry for undergrounding ...

The D40x55 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill has 40,000 pounds of thrust/pullback and 5500 lb.-ft. of rotational torque, more than 10 percent more than its predecessor, the D36x50 Series II, ...

Rig-floor drilling robots improve quality control in repetitive tasks and eliminate people from red-zone exposure to dangers such as dropped objects and pinch points. Three robotic-drilling pilot ...

At-a-Glance: Directional drilling safety centers on well control integrity, high-pressure systems, rotating equipment, and collision avoidance. The protocols below define the barriers, procedures, ...