Extending the Life of Your Drill Pipe
byEfficiency is king. When on a job, operators are highly focused on efficiency and productivity above all else. After all, the ROI of a…
HDD
New Ditch Witch JT24 HDD Packs Power, Durability
byThe evolution of Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills (HDD) continues with the launch of its newest drill, the JT24. Compact and powerful, the JT24 offers…
Water Force Main Replacement in Grand Haven, Michigan
byIn 1973, a 12-in. ductile iron force main was installed using direct bury methods under the Grand River. Measuring approximately 4,000 ft long, the…
Vermeer Introduces New D23x30DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill
byThe new Vermeer D23x30DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) integrates dual rod technology into a compact machine design to efficiently maneuver through rock…
Horizontal Directional Drill Adds Value to Texas Contractor’s Fleet
byGrowing up on a ranch just outside of Post, Texas, Brandon Bird discovered his passion for pipelining while working with his dad in junior…
Hands-On HDD Training Prepares Accu-Bore Operators for Success
byUtility projects are on the rise across the country. With the overwhelming demand to replace and maintain our aging infrastructure, employing more horizontal directional…
Ditch Witch Introduces Industry-First HDD Virtual Reality Simulator
byMore than 50 percent of reported underground utility damages are the result of insufficient excavation practices according to the 2017 DIRT Report. The Ditch…
Ditch Witch Fluid Management Systems Increase HDD Productivity
byThe Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, has updated its line of fluid management systems to increase productivity and reduce costs on…
HDD in Utility Construction
byA Look at the Evolution of Horizontal Drilling with a Market Pioneer The genesis of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) dates backs to the early…
Vermeer’s new HDD offers 36 percent more horsepower
byAt CONEXPO in Las Vegas, Vermeer introduced us to the compact D10x15 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) for the utility installation market. The…