Underground Construction articles from September 2005

Underground Construction archives from September 2005

ICUEE opportunities.(Editor's Log)
September 1, 2005... The education mission of UCT gets an early start this year as we've been working with ICUEE to produce an educational program for the underground utilities segment at this bi-annual event to be held Sept. 27-29, at the Kentucky Fairgrounds in...

AEM plans investors conference at ICUEE 2005.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2005... The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will feature a first-ever Investors Conference at ICUEE 2005 to spotlight the utility construction equipment marketplace to a select group of financial analysts. Organizing...

Senate introduces Water Infrastructure bill.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2005... The Senate oil July 14 introduced the Water Infrastructure Financing Act which will provide $38 billion over five years to support financing of water and wastewater projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds ($20...

Article correction.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2005... In the June 2005 issue of Underground Construction on page 42, there is a reference in column two of the article, "Cost-Saving HDD, PVC Upgrade Town's Entire Water System" made about CertainTeed's C-900 PVC Certa-Lok pipe. The statement, "......

Tunnel leaks on big dig rises.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2005... Two leaks on Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel project have been classified as major according to recent news reports. The leaks are located on the site of a contract held by Modern Continental Construction. Each will require a redundant steel...

Oildom's Rita Tubb receives Frazer Journalistic Excellence Award.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2005... Maretta (Rita) Tubb of Oildom Publishing Company of Houston was honored with the Frank Frazer Journalistic Excellence Award on May 2 at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. She serves as Oildom's Managing Editor of Pipeline & Gas...

Infrastructure security training program assists water/wastewater utilities.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2005... Drinking water and wastewater utilities now have a comprehensive training program to incorporate enhanced security measures into facility design, operation and management. This modular-format program is based on three recently-released interim...

Mears completes Elbow River HDD crossing.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2005... Mears successfully completed the installation of a challenging HDD crossing of Elbow River near Bragg Creek in Alberta, Canada for a major Canadian oil producer in February, 2005. The crossing was for a 6-inch pipeline and had a length of...

Senate committee passes water infrastructure bill.(Washington watch)
September 1, 2005... The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee started the water infrastructure ball rolling in July when it passed a bill making changes to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. Congress has been trying for the past few...

Leica geosystems.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2005... The Rugby 200 construction laser features a 60 percent brighter beam. With its boosted output, the product is rated as a Class IIIa laser device. Backed by a two-year knockdown warranty, the Rugby 200 is a laser for a wide range of interior and...

AGL.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2005... GradeLight 2500 pipe laser by AGL is fast to set up, simple to operate and designed for the extremes of underground construction. For ease of use, the laser features automatic grade run, automatic line centering, illuminated center line pivot...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2005... Topcon Positioning Systems' RL-H3CL laser offers all the features of the RL-H3C with the added long-range capabilities of over 800 feet. It is a fully automatic, self-leveling laser economically priced for elevation and machine control...

Trimble engineering & construction.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2005... The Spectra Precision DG711 and DG511 pipe laser are waterproof and designed to ensure easy clean up. Setup is fast with a full range of mounting accessories available, and easy to use with "no instructions required" controls. The Service Alert...

Apache technologies.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2005... The BULLSEYE 6 Machine Mounted Laser Receiver detects laser light generated by any rotating laser transmitter and then gives the machine operator a visual indication in which direction to move the blade or bucket to reach on-grade. The patented...

i5000 brings new innovations to cable/pipe locating.(First Look)
September 1, 2005... Metrotech is introducing a new top-of-the-line, multi-frequency underground cable and pipe locating system that the company says has exclusive features setting it apart from all other locating equipment currently available. The i5000...

Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Vactor Manufacturing, the world's leading vacuum truck manufacturer, worked closely with excavation contractors to develop the easy to use Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator. Unlike mechanical excavation, there is little chance of damage when water and...

HammerHead.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... HammerHead; More Industry Innovations. The HydroBurst[R] HB80 Pipe Bursting system is strategically designed for the contractor looking for a reliable and simple to operate machine that can be towed on a 12,000 lb (5,443 kg) trailer with a 1...

Eclipse[R] SST[R]--HDD's new wireline guidance system.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Digital Control Incorporated in Kent, WA, has begun project demos in the United States with the Eclipse[R] SST[R] wireline guidance system used for horizontal directional drilling projects where a magnetic grid is not feasible. This system...

Shredder backreamer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Melfred Borzall's extensive line of backreamers for directional drilling includes the Shredder. Carbide-tipped cutting teeth are strategically placed to efficiently rip through tough ground conditions. Angled fluid passages along the cutting...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Duct terminators and terminator panels are designed for easy, time-saving installation and termination of all types and sizes of duct. Formex can manufacture duct terminators as either modular or complete panels, as single hole Form-A-Duct...

RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 Locator Powered by OmniSeek[TM] technology, the RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 locator uses multi-directional antennas, a revolutionary mapping display, and advanced processing to provide users with more information to...

EXTReam reamers.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... EXTReam reamers, only from Railhead. Designed with the "Tough Bores" in mind. No moving parts and field rebuildable. Low pull back pressures and high success rates. Complete more "Tough Bores" with the EXTReam reamer. Available in 8", 12" and...

InterCon Construction, Inc.: utility contractors.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... We Can Dig It or We Can Drill It--InterCon has enjoyed over a decade of steady growth, performing hundreds of successful contracts from our Midwestern base. Our total package of ser vices includes: Gas distribution; Small diameter pipeline...

Premier Drill Pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... Premier Drill Pipe is introducing state-of-the-art drill rod technology with the introduction of a new line of forged, inertia-welded rod. These forged rods produce a weld that we guarantee for the life of the rod irrespective of drilling...

Godwin Dri-Prime[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2005... New Godwin Dri-Prime[R] high volume diesel pumps combine high head capabilities with solids handling. Godwin introduces two new Dri-Prime pump models--the 4-inch CDI03M and 6-inch CD160M. The new units offer heads from 145' to 300' with 3"...

T140 compact track loader.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Bobcat Company introduces its newest compact track loader--the T140. This entry-level compact track loader features many of the same benefits available on larger machines: low ground disturbance, powerful digging and pushing performance from a...

Ditch Witch[R] JT1220 Mach 1.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The Ditch Witch[R] JT1220 Mach 1 compact directional drilling system is one of the industry's most productive 12,000-pound (53 kN) horizontal directional drilling (HDD) machines. Even with the highest horsepower in its class, it produces the...

Dura-Base[R] Composite Mat System.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... DURA-BASE[R] COMPOSITE MAT SYSTEM is the world's most advanced solution for temporary roads, worksites and staging operations wherever soft soils or harsh environments prevent safe access. The engineered thermoplastic mats offer a solid,...

DSI.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Rig safety is a serious matter. Improperly utilized pipe wrenches are a leading cause of job site injuries in the HDD industry. ELIMINATE these accidents while insuring proper make-up I break out torque and decrease drilling tool connection...

Central Mine Equipment.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The CME-SODD is a simple, rugged and reliable mid-size directional drill that provides 50,000 lbs. of thrust and retract and over 9,000 ft/lbs, of rotary torque. The CME-50DD features a rack and pinion, feed and retract system. Dual range...

Vacmasters.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the...

Versatile HOBAS pipe.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar HOBAS pipe is inherently corrosion resistant and lasts 100 years or more. It is suitable for virtually every installation method of new construction and rehab. Leak-free, push-together...

4" hex augers in sizes to 60" McLAUGHLIN makes the ONLY 4" hex auger with both shanks and sockets of through hardened alloy steel.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... 4" HEX AUGERS IN SIZES TO 60" McLAUGHLIN makes the ONLY 4" hex auger with both shanks and sockets of through hardened alloy steel. Heavy-duty flighting is 3/8" thick (1/2" also available) with overlapped joints and machine-welded flights for...

Mears Group, Inc.-Horizontal Directional Drilling Services.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Leads the industry in strategic planning for Horizontal Directional Drilling Services: * One of the top 5 Horizontal Directional drilling contractors in the world. * Own and operate 34 large (up to 900,000 lb. pullback), mid-size and small...

Sauereisen SewerGard protects wastewater infrastructure.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Sauereisen continues to innovate with materials for the municipal wastewater industry. Today, Sauereisen's SewerGard Series is a leading choice among polymer linings to resist chemical attack. SewerGard is available in several grades to...

Michels Directional Crossings.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Michels Directional Crossings has become recognized throughout North America as a leader in HDD. The company has established numerous industry records since 1986 and continues to lead the way to new milestones. A good example is the recent...

Krylon Products Group.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Krylon Products Group offers Krylon[R] Industrial Quik-Mark[TM] inverted marking chalks, designed to last up to 30 days on common outdoor surfaces such as roads, pavements, gravel, soil, and grass. Typical applications include construction,...

SDR 26 HWS expands INSERTA TEE[R] Line INSERTA FITTINGS Co. announces an expansion of its family of compression lateral connection fittings.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... SDR 26 HWS Expands INSERTA TEE[R] Line INSERTA FITTINGS Co. announces an expansion of its family of compression lateral connection fittings. This INSERTA TEE[R] allows SDR26 HWS 4" (100mm) through 15" (375mm) laterals to be connected to any...

Extended sockets with impact!(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... For deep well needs, Reed offers 6" long extended sockets that are impact grade. Use Extended Sockets to tighten hex nuts on repair clamps, mechanical joint fittings, and saddles. Reed offers 1 1/16" 1 1/8" and 1 1/4" sockets. Drive them with a...

Inliner Technologies.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Inliner Technologies is a Licensor of Cured In Pipe Place Renewal Systems. We provide long- term solutions for pipes in the size range 4"-96" Our products are installed via a network of trained contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Circle...

New SPY[R] portable holiday detector brochure.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... A new Models 780 and 790 SPY[R] brochure is now available from Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd. The brochure details the new features of each holiday detector and provides operating data. New product features include a topside handle and a more...

ISCO Industries has published a new, extensive product catalog complete with information about HDPE pipe and specifications, HDPE molded and fabricated fittings, McElroy fusion machines, mechanical connections and much more.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... ISCO Industries has published a new, extensive Product Catalog complete with information about HDPE pipe and specifications, HDPE molded and fabricated fittings, McElroy fusion machines, mechanical connections and much more. The 208 page...

LANSAS[R].(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... LANSAS[R]--NEW ATLANTA WAREHOUSE LANSAS[R] has answered the needs of our customers once again! We now have a fully stocked warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Our stock includes plugs from 3/4" to the largest multi-size plug available, the 60" X 96"...

Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes. From 300 to 1500 gallons. The 750 mixer uses a 4" pump that delivers 200 gpm., has a 4 point shearing mix, and a venturi jet hoper. Gas or diesel...

Astec Underground.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... American Augers and Trencor, now known as Astec Underground, are industry-leading manufacturers of trenchers; horizontal directional drills, boring machines, mud systems and downhole tooling. Our equipment is in service all over the world...

Mears Group, Inc.--Pipeline Integrity Services.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Specializing in Distribution Pipeline System Installation and Integrity Services including: * In-Line Inspection--Pipeline Integrity Assessment and Remediation. * Pipeline Retrofits including Valve Replacements, Launchers and Receivers, Pig Run...

Thompson High Pressure Jet Pumps.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Thompson's High Pressure Jet Pumps make quick work of jetting in a well-point system. These durable fast-action pumps, constructed of heavy-duty cast iron, deliver 'punch' at the end of the hose and provide flows to 1,600 gallons per minute,...

HCSS.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... HeavyJob job tracking software by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) makes recording daily jobsite information effortless with a handheld PDA, laptop or desktop PC. In minutes, timecard information and daily jobsite data can be...

Railhead Underground Products.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The newest addition to Railhead Underground Products is the 5" Incredibit[R]. Designed for use on 50,000# and larger machines, the 5" Incredibit[R] includes the patented features found only on Railhead's Incredibit[R] and sonde housings. The...

STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer Fittings.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer Fittings Feature Heavy Duty Branches. STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer Fittings are now fortified against stress and breakage to a degree never before available in a PVC sewer fitting. The branches are strengthened at the...

323 compact excavator.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The new 323 compact excavator from Bobcat enables operators to access the tightest working conditions without sacrificing digging performance. The 323 has a digging depth of 7 ft. 6 in. and a maximum reach of 12 ft. 10 in. at ground level....

The Robbins Company's newest addition, the ABM48-950 Auger Boring Machine, incorporates new designs for safety and productivity improvements.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The Robbins Company's newest addition, the ABM48-950 Auger Boring Machine, incorporates new designs for safety and productivity improvements. It utilizes a CAT engine with 157 hp continuous duty, and nearly 200,000 ft-lbs torque. Features...

Powered by a 6-cylinder engine, the 710G's 118-net-horsepower John Deere 6068T diesel provides the power and versatility needed to maximize productivity and is Tier II emissions compliant.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Powered by a 6-cylinder engine, the 710G's 118-net-horsepower John Deere 6068T diesel provides the power and versatility needed to maximize productivity and is Tier II emissions compliant. A 70-gallon fuel tank allows the 710G to work longer...

CIPP Corporation.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... CIPP Corporation performs the most widely used method of sewer rehabilitation, Cured-In-Place-Pipelining. CIPP Corp. has licensed installers throughout the United States and has the experience and expertise that you are looking for in all...

Don't Bury That Leak!(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Your men can test each pipe joint as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it's going to leak or not, before it's buried without pressure. An ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector...

TT Technologies new compact HDD trailer rig.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The new HDD trailer from TT Technologies is designed to accommodate the Grundodrill 4X compact HDD and a Grundomudd DS 225 bentonite system. The trailer comes equipped with added stem racks, electric brakes, a built-in toolbox, tie-downs and a...

Metrotech i5000TM Utility Locating System.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... The iS000TM Locating System now offers 10 watts of power plus broadband frequency flexibility to the Metrotech line of sensitive and easy-to-use pipe and cable locators. New data acquisition and utility avoidance features together with a...

Only "NSF approved" premium copper drill pipe compound.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Developed from a proprietary base grease, JET -LUBE[R] KOPR-KOTE[R] is the only premium copper drill pipe compound NSF (National Sanitary Foundation) registered. This registration allows directional drillers to drill virtually anywhere without...

Laney Machine.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE--The Laney 3D-55 is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a 5 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

700PD power drive with adapters.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Add power to drilling, tapping, or threading jobs--save hours of hand work! Reed offers two adapters to fit popular power drives. The adapters require Reed's 700PD power drive to do the work. The TMPDA fits the 13/16" boring bar that is common...

Ideal pipe for sliplining.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... As many municipalities strive to repair their infrastructures, HOBAS pipe's high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth surface and flush, push-together joints are ideal for sliplining. Its superior hydraulic characteristics provide maximum flow...

Thompson Pump Rotary Wellpoint Pumps.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Thompson Pump Rotary Wellpoint Pumps. Thompson Pump's Original Rotary Wellpoint Pumps are available in 8 and 12-inch models, handling 1,750 and 3,000-GPM, respectively. Thompson Pump offers wellpoint accessories to complete any wellpoint...

New! Complete line of generators from Godwin Pumps.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... NEW! Complete Line of Generators from Godwin Pumps--With the introduction of a generator line, Godwin's offerings meet a variety of job site needs. Godwin Generators come with the same commitment to quality and 'round-the-clock service...

Now available for immediate shipment, STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer fittings with Ultra Heavy Duty Branches.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... Now available for immediate shipment, STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer fittings with Ultra Heavy Duty Branches. These branches are based on C900 and are even thicker and heavier than DR 14. The thickest and strongest branches in the industry are now...

INROCK[R].(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2005... INROCK[R] and Petron Industries, Inc. have teamed up to bring rig monitoring to the HDD industry. This system will allow the contractor to record drilling data for use in improving performance. Parameters include: drill string rotational speed...

Casino expansion: generates diverse construction needs.
September 1, 2005... The Hon-Dah Resort-Casino is a favorite getaway destination for people who enjoy gaming and love nature. Owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Hon-Dah is located near the small town of Pinetop in Arizona's scenic White...

Victoria's Main No. 1 water line nears completion.
September 1, 2005... For nearly 80 years, a 10.7 mile length of steel pipe had done its job--transporting millions of gallons of clean water each year to the communities along the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The people of the small villages north of the...

Allied unveils 'Silver Streak' piercing tool.(First Look)
September 1, 2005... Allied Construction Products LLC has added a new model to its line of Hole-Hog underground piercing tools. The Model HH 79, nicknamed the "Silver Streak," will be demonstrated at the Allied exhibit (Booth K175) at the 2005 ICUEE show in...

HDD maintenance improves bottom line, productivity.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2005... Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) activity is up; however, prices paid for HDD services remain flat and there are still plenty of contractors competing for directional drilling segments of projects. The bottom line is more important...

Rotary Steerable System proves effective on HDD project.(First Look)
September 1, 2005... Working with InterSyn Technologies, InterCon Construction teamed up with Schlumberger Drilling and Measurements to complete the first HDD crossing using a Rotary Steerable System (RSS) in the bottom hole assembly. Although a 1.300-foot run...

River crossing requires innovative HDD work.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2005... The successful installation of three separate horizontal directionally drilled (HDD) crossings by Mears/HDD LLC clearly demonstrates the challenges contractors face almost on a daily basis. All three crossings were completed as part Of a...

'Cowboy contractors' still a threat to HDD.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2005... New and emerging technologies are at risk from being improperly used, and few things can slow the acceptance of an innovation faster than bungled projects. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) was just coming into its own in the mid-'90s...

Drilling from the inside: Palmer Enterprises wheels HDD unit inside hotel.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2005... When Scott Palmer established his utility construction business three years ago, he never thought he'd find himself inside a hotel with his horizontal directional drilling (HDD) machine installing a 6-inch storm sewer line. The concept of...

Trench safety remains strong focus of OSHA.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2005... Excavation is recognized by OSHA (the Occupational Safety & Health Administration) as one of the most hazardous types of construction activities. Of all the ways construction workers can be injured or killed, excavation-related accidents...

Astec underground.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The new Astec EarthPro Series offer an updated, rounded look. These new drills range in power from 12,000 to 32,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force. They have the field-proven dual rack and pinion carriage drive of the American Augers' maxi-rig...

Vermeer.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The D36x50 NAVIGATOR HDD offers a 10-feet and 15-feet rack option. The D36x50 provides 4,900 foot-pounds of torque combined with a 50 gpm variable flow onboard mud pump and 36,000 pounds of pullback force. The D36x50 is offered with the Vermeer...

TT Technologies.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... TT Technologies' new compact dual axle HDD trailer rig is designed and rated to accommodate the Grundodrill 4X compact HDD and a Grundomudd DS 225 bentonite mixing and delivery system. The trailer comes equipped with added stern racks that can...

McLaughlin boring systems.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The Model McL-10H Versa-Mole gives contractors a choice of underground installation methods to accommodate both their soil and job conditions. Available in 5 feet and 7 feet lengths, both only 31-inches wide, the drilling unit allows set-up in...

Melfred Borzall.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... Quick Shot is the ideal directional drilling system for fast service installations in areas of limited access. It stands apart from the other rigs by beginning the bore from a pit at the required depth. A 30-foot setup space is no longer needed...

Horizontal rig & equipment.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The HRE-460 45-foot trailer-mounted rig features: dual-axle suspension; 460,000 foot-pounds push/pull torque with a rotation speed of approximately 85 rpm; and a rotary torque of 51,000 foot-pounds. The rig employs a 760 horsepower Caterpillar...

Central mine equipment.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The CME-50DD is a mid-size machine that provides more than 50,000 pounds of thrust and over 9,000 foot-pounds of rotary torque. Features include all hydraulic controls, dual range thrust and rotation, floating carriage, patent pending open top...

Laney Directional Drilling.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The Laney LDD 120/30 Rig 7 is a self-contained medium size horizontal drilling rig capable of using a drill stem that is 30-feet long by 4-inches in diameter. The maximum pipe handling diameter is 20 inches and up to 2,000 feet in length. It...

Ditch witch.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The JT2020 packs 20,000 pounds of pulling power and the highest ratio of power to size in its class. This well-balanced drill is engineered with a one-step anchoring system for quick setup and a groundbreaking pipe loader system that allows...

Robbins HDD.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2005... The Robbins HDD maxi product line-up of horizontal directional drills begins with the thrust/pullback capacity of 180,000 pounds on the 18030TMSC. This unit can drill up to 4,500 feet in soft soil or rock. The 18030TMSC is a heavy-duty,...