New Ditch Witch AT32 All Terrain Directional Drill Boosts Productivity
byTo enhance utility contractors’ productivity while drilling through hard rock, Ditch Witch has introduced the AT32 All Terrain horizontal directional drill (HDD). The newly…
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Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator Training Pays Dividends
byFor over a decade, the team at Rays Electrical Services in Elgin, Illinois, has worked diligently to earn the reputation of being a…
New Ditch Witch JT28 Directional Drill Increases Power and Productivity
byTo help HDD contractors improve performance on fiber utility installation projects and other projects within compact jobsites, Ditch Witch launched the JT28 directional drill….
HDPE HDD Conduit Design Calculator Available
byThe Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI), has released a new, free software tool that aids in determining the most appropriate wall thickness of high-density…
2021 HDD Academy Will Take Place In-Person at Arizona State University
byThe seventh annual Horizontal Directional Drilling Academy April 22-23, 2021, will be held at the SkySong Center near the campus of Arizona State University….
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…
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…