Underground Construction articles from September 2007

Underground Construction archives from September 2007

UCT@ICUEE.(Editor's Log)
September 1, 2007... The biannual ICUEE show in Louisville, KY, (Oct. 16-18) has placed a special focus on enhancing their educational program. With that in mind, our sister organization, the highly-respected educational outreach Underground Construction Technology...

CUIRE to hold Trenchless Technologies, Critical Underground Infrastructure Issues Workshop in China.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... The Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education (CUIRE) at the University of Texas at Arlington has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct a Workshop on Trenchless Technologies and Critical Underground...

Volvo participates in joint environmental program.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... The Volvo Group will be participating as a cooperation partner in a joint environmental program between the U.S. and Swedish governments. The program is aimed at reducing consumption of fossil fuel by focusing on projects within the areas of...

LAN designs 72-inch raw water pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... Design work on the new 72-inch raw water pipeline in Miami-Dade County, FL, has begun. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) was selected by the Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) to provide professional engineering services for the...

AwwaRF funds research for small water utilities.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF), the leading nonprofit water research foundation dedicated to advancing the science of drinking water, is funding three new research projects that will benefit smaller water utilities. The three projects,...

American Broadband to acquire TelAlaska.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... American Broadband Communications LLC (ABB) is acquiring TelAlaska Inc., a privately held Alaska telecommunications company serving some of the most remote and geographically diverse communities in Alaska. It is the third largest independent...

Alaska infrastructure faces warming trend.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... In a new study released in June by the University of Alaska-Anchorage Institute for Social and Economic Research, it predicts a severe impact on the climate change on Alaska infrastructure and construction. The report says a warming climate...

KMP still planning Las Vegas pipeline expansion.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP) announced it is continuing the development of the approximately $400 million expansion of its CALNEV pipeline system into Las Vegas, NV, following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval of...

Cat seeks used-excavator ban.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... Caterpillar Inc. is asking an administrative court in Washington, D.C., to grant it the exclusive right to bring into the U.S. used, foreign-made excavators bearing the Cat label. On Aug. 1, 2006 Cat filed a complaint with the U.S....

Senator seeks federal funds for New York sewers.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... Citing inadequate and insufficient sewage capacity as the causes for New York's polluted waterways, closed beaches, new housing slump and general economic woes; U.S. Senator Charles Schumer plans to increase federal funding to help modernize...

Pipeline ruptures in Plano.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2007... Nearly 750,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Prairie Creek after a temporary pipeline ruptured on Aug. 12. It is part of a large-scale sewer over-haul in Piano, TX, that was installed this year to carry sewage during an $8 million project...

Robert Bruce Somerville.(In Memoriam)
September 1, 2007... Robert Bruce Somerville, 97, passed away July 14, in Grand Rapids, MI. Somerville was originally with Somerville Construction of Ada, MI, which was one of the 19 companies that formed the original organization chapter of the AGC, later to...

PHMSA ditches controversial gas transmission IM change.(Washington watch)
September 1, 2007... The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) made some changes to both its hazardous liquid and natural gas transmission integrity programs in July. But the agency declined to make the change interstate pipelines really...

HammerHead[R] HydroBurst[R] HB80.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HB80 pipe bursting system is strategically designed for the contractor looking for a reliable and simple to operate machine to replace 85% of the pipe bursting jobs bidding today. This 80 ton pullback machine is...

CertainTeed.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CertainTeed engineered the first completely non-metallic, easy-to-assemble restrained-joint PVC piping system for directional drilling applications, and today offers a variety of contractor-proven products for water,...

ISCO Industries.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get connected to faster HDPE fusion. Anytime. Anywhere. Under any conditions. ISCO Industries is the Master Distributor for the Fast Fusion[TM] Mobile-Fusion Trac 20 self-propelled, self-contained tracked fusion...

Vermeer Navigator Six Shooter.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Powered by a 25-hp Kubota engine, the Vermeer NAVIGATOR Six Shooter HDD has the greatest power-to-size ratio in its class of horizontal directional drills. A small footprint provides increased access to confined...

Ridgid[R] SeekTech[R] ST-33Q transmitter.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed to be used with RIDGID utility locators, the RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] ST-33Q transmitter induces a stronger signal onto a utility line at a lower frequency. When used in induction mode, the ST-33Q induces at 8...

The only protection you need.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Posting signs along the length of your buried cable or pipeline is not enough to prevent accidental dig-ins. When someone digs into one of your cables or pipes, you lose revenue, incur repair expenses and service...

Shredder backreamer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems from Astec.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems trencher chain is designed for long life and maximum durability. The chain is fully guaranteed against failure due to defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of...

New!--Utilicor MD-100 coring truck.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The unique Traversacor(tm) core-zone extension system of the MD-100 allows the core drill to extend up to 28 inches out from the deck and travel from the curb to more than half way across the width of the truck,...

Brokk.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Established in 1976, Brokk is today the world's leading supplier of robotic remote controlled demolition machines. All Brokk machines are compact sized, remotely operated and electric. This makes them particularly...

Premier Drill Pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Michels Directional Crossings.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

3M[TM] Dynatel[TM] locating and marking products provide solutions for locating, fault finding, accurate marking and relocation of buried facilities for companies concerned with ensuring safety, restoring outages, minimizing operating costs and efficiently managing assets.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3M[TM] Dynatel[TM] locating and marking products provide solutions for locating, fault finding, accurate marking and relocation of buried facilities for companies concerned with ensuring safety, restoring outages,...

Inrock[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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:...

Laney Machine.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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,...

TracStar 630.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Above ground or in the ditch, the all new TracStar 630 is designed to make large diameter, butt-fusion a snap. It is the first fusion machine of this size specifically designed for in-ditch close quarter work while...

Radiodetection.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Radiodetection announces the Launch of a New Cable Locator for the Power Industry. Radiodetection is pleased to announce the launch of the new RD4000PL cable and pipe locator for the power industry. By working...

Sauereisen SewerGard protects concrete.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sauereisen SewerGard No. 210RS is specifically designed to protect underground infrastructure from chemical attack and physical abuse. No. 210RS economically provides an impermeable, high-strength,...

John Deere 844J Wheel Loader.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Deere's seven-yard 844J Wheel Loader provides strong engine and hydraulic power, smooth shifting and numerous other features that translate into tremendous performance and productivity. Key features include the...

Cemen Tech.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cemen Tech is the world's largest and most recognized manufacturer of volumetric concrete mixers. Cemen Tech manufactures and distributes stationary, mobile and trailer-mounted units designed to handle today's...

Motorized Small Boring Unit.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Robbins Company announces its newest trenchless product, the Motorized Small Boring Unit (MSBU). The MSBU is a boring attachment available in diameters of 48 to 72 inches. It is capable of boring through a...

Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure is now available in print and on their website from Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd., detailing the new features and operating data of the Models 780, 785 and 790 Spy[R] portable holiday detectors. New...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

The PolyHorse is a new system that allows for better pipe handling on the jobsite.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PolyHorse is a new system that allows for better pipe handling on the jobsite. For use with PE pipe sizes 3" through 20", the PolyHorse can reduce manpower expense, provide an efficient, less hazardous...

Raydon Enterprises, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Methods of drilling, tapping and constructing water services have been around for years. Raydon Enterprises, Inc. has designed and developed the SIMTAP Drilling Machine to simplify the method. Our machine...

HOBAS pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Centrifugally cast HOBAS pipe has a high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth surface and flush, push-together joints that make it ideal for trenchless installation. The fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is...

TRS-1175XHD.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tesmec USA Inc. offers its 1175XHD with a 3-speed digging system. This high efficiency hydraulic machine allows the operator to trench at the slowest full power digging attachment speed and "shift on the fly" to the...

DSI.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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 / break out torque and decrease...

Vacmasters.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Vanair's Genair[R] gives you compressed air and AC power ... underdeck!(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Save weight, space and money with Vanair's patented Genair[R]--an underdeck unit that combines the power of a 125 to 185 CFM air compressor with the convenience of a patented, integral 7.2 to 10.5 kW AC generator....

Pipe clamps.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PIPE CLAMPS--These easily installed adjustable clamping pipe brackets are made of non-corrosive 11 gauge 304 stainless. They securely attach pipes to manhole walls and other surfaces with no protruding hardware and...

HDD Drive Chucks.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drive Chucks and Saver Subs for Vermeer[R] Navigator[R] and Ditch Witch[R] Jet Trac[R] Directional Drills are now available from Ballantine, Inc. All of our drive chucks and subs are precision machined from 4140...

Laney Machine, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Thompson's Dry Prime Pumps.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thompson's Dry Prime Pumps Feature the Environmentally Friendly Enviroprime[R] System. Sewage, debris and chemical discharge have always been an unfortunate byproduct of the dewatering industry. Thompson Pump has the...

Don't bury that leak!(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Mears Group, Inc.--Horizontal Directional Drilling Services.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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....

King Innovation's DryConn VisiLock.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] King Innovation's DryConn VisiLock with SmartGel is designed for outdoor and direct-burial tap or branch cathodic splices. VisiLock features a semi-transparent, re-enterable housing, pre-filled with King's innovative...

Mud Dog[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mud Dog[R] by Super Products, for the serious hydro-excavator. Put 30 years of industrial vacuum design and manufacturing expertise to work for you with unmatched performance and durability. A wide range of options,...

Vermeer[R]/McLaughlin[R] vacuums.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] McLaughlin produces vacuum excavation systems from 100 gal. (378.5 L) to 1200 gal. (4542 L) capacity and are available skid or trailer-mounted. Each unit features a unique 3-stage filtration system using a cyclone...

414SC Butt Fusion Machine.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dependable, no-nonsense 414SC Butt Fusion Machine--its centerline fusion force handles a wide range of polyethylene pipe sizes of IPS, metric and DIPS as well as flanges and mitered elbows, and its variable joining...

Micro-Gel and MTA-1 are specifically designed products for use in the pipe-jacking and micro tunneling industries.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Micro-Gel and MTA-1 are specifically designed products for use in the pipe-jacking and micro tunneling industries. Micro-Gel can be used as both the cutting fluid and the lubricating fluid by adjusting the mix ratio,...

Ridgid[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 locator.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

DryConn[R] Direct Bury Lug Yellow.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DryConn[R] Direct Bury Lug Yellow makes tracer line installation quicker and easier, without cutting the main line! Waterproof, corrosion proof, and approved for direct bury, the one piece, silicone-filled lug...

Long lasting HOBAS pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOBAS pipe is suitable for virtually every installation method of new construction and rehab. The centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is inherently corrosion resistant and lasts 100 years...

Market momentum for UCT 2008.(2008 UCT)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) is implementing a variety of strategic improvements geared to build upon the success of the 2007 show last January in Houston. UCT...

Going underground: though inhibitors remain, market continues trend to build underground.
September 1, 2007... Winter in 2007 got off to a devastating start in many parts of the country as snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures disrupted normal activities and left hundreds of thousands of residences and businesses without electrical power. Any time...

New California emission rules hit contractors hard: will other states adopt similar regulations?
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The State of California has adopted a regulation to reduce toxic emissions from diesel engines of off-road equipment used in construction, mining, airport ground support and other industries. Ultimately, the rule...

UCT provides underground education at ICUEE.
September 1, 2007... Underground Construction Technology, producer of the annual UCT Conference, has once again partnered with the biannual International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), to present a targeted educational program concentrating...

Fiber blowing innovations aid build-outs.
September 1, 2007... Telecommunications construction crews once again are busy "blowing fiber" through underground ducts to expand existing fiber optic networks and build new systems to bring broadband services to more customers. Although the term blowing...

Mears dedicates new training facility.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... Mears Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, prides itself as a niche player in the pipeline construction and rehabilitation market. It is one of the leading providers of turnkey pipeline integrity management solutions and horizontal...

Microtunneling: plays key role in Atlanta Construction.
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The city of Atlanta is engaged in one of the most ambitious and costly water and sewer improvement programs of any major city in the United States--Clean Water Atlanta is a $3.9 billion collection of projects with...

Contractors continue to struggle with low HDD rates.(Directional Drilling)
September 1, 2007... As 2007 is about to enter its fourth quarter, the directional drilling industry is considered to be generally healthy. Compact and mid-size horizontal directional drilling (HDD) machines are busy on FTTP projects, including installing duct...

Vancouver sewer drill riddled with complications.(Directional Drilling)
September 1, 2007... A nail biter down to the end, the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) recently finished most of Phase I of a three phase project to move all the sewage from downtown Vancouver into an existing large interceptor near the crossing. ...

Electric projects perfect match for HDD.(Directional Drilling)
September 1, 2007... Electric utilities were among the first to recognize the potential of horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Indeed, research at EPRI (Electrical Power Research Institute) contributed to technology leading to the development of the first...

Astec underground.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Astec EarthPro Series DD-65 Mini-Max horizontal directional drill is small enough to work among obstacles in existing landscapes or in tight work areas such as against wails or buildings. The unit offers 6,000...

Vermeer.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... The Vermeer D330x500 NAVIGATOR horizontal directional drill offers 50,000 foot-pounds of rotational torque and an impressive 330,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force for large-diameter drilling projects. It features a new Tier 3 Caterpillar...

McLaughlin Mfg.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This versatile utility drill gives contractors a choice of underground installation methods up to 12 inches in diameter depending on soil conditions and drilling method used. The 5 feet or 7 feet drilling unit allows...

Laney Directional Drilling.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Central Mine Equipment.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... 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...

TT Technologies.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact Grundodrill 4X, designed for residential service and "last mile" operations, offers 9,800 pounds of thrust and pullback. The drill features a dual hydrostatic pump system and four- auger stake down system...

Barbco.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... The Barbco BD100-20SC distributes constant power to meet the simultaneous demands of real-time drilling. The drill is designed with more than adequate down-hole horsepower for the critical functions of thrust/pullback and rotation. Rugged...

Horizontal rig & equipment.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... The HRE-500 45-foot trailer-mounted rig features: dual-axle suspension; 500,000 foot-pounds thrust/pull torque with a travel speed of 70 feet per minute; and a rotary torque of 50,000 foot-pounds and rotation speed of approximately 68 rpm. The...

Ditch Witch.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new JT3020 Mach 1 is an extended-range, self-contained machine with 30,000 pounds of pullback and the capacity to bore pilot holes up to 4.5 inches and backream diameters up to 12 inches. The engine has a new...

Robbins HDD.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... 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,...

Gallagher engineering.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... The Gallagher HDD 200/400 is a 200,000 pound machine that can be upgraded to 400,000 pounds. The machine is powered by a 600 horsepower Cummins engine which drives two 250cc Sunstrand closed loop pumps--one for push/pull and one for rotary. At...

Terra Ag.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2007... The TERRA-JET 7520 D sets new standards in the 20 tons class, drilling directional bores up to 400 m length and 800 mm diameter (depending on ground conditions). It is driven by a 132-horsepower diesel engine, which is emission controlled. Due...

Subsite electronics (Ditch Witch).(Walkover Locators)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Subsite 752 Tracker/752 Display is a multi-function unit with three primary methods of operation: walk-over beacon tracking, remote guidance, and line locating modes. It can receive data up to 2,000 feet from the...

Digital Control Inc.(Walkover Locators)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ideally suited for last mile connectivity, Digital Control Inc. (DCI) offers the DigiTrak LT, an ingenious combination of technologies from the DigiTrak Mark III and Mark V Locating Systems. The LT incorporates both...

Sharewell.(Wireline Systems)
September 1, 2007... Sharewell's new steering tool is a directional guidance system specifically designed for HDD applications that provides both directional survey information and annular pressure while drilling. The system operates with TruTracker to provide...

INROCK.(Wireline Systems)
September 1, 2007... INROCK is Vector Magnetics' HDD Steering Tool Systems' authorized distributor and HDD partner, providing Paratrack equipment sales, rental, service and support. The Paratrack Guidance System utilizes an all angle, high resolution system that...

Horizontal Technology.(Wireline Systems)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Horizontal Technology's wireline guidance system is completely interchangeable with most common steering systems. Horizontal Technology's guidance tools and software allows contractors the ability to meet the...