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Directional Drilling

Directional drilling, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimally invasive trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig.

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Mag X Geo doesn’t just collect data. It presents it in a way that helps operators stay ahead of th...

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Experience the future of fluid recycling with Elgin’s “Smart-Panel” Automation Package with ou...

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When It Has to Last, It Has to be Kondex!

Drillers looking to avoid frequent replacements choose Kondex for their HDD tooling needs....

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Tri-Con™ HDD Connection System: Redefining Job-Site Efficiency

The Tri-Con System is an innovative, non-threaded, rounded triangular connection that replaces time-...

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Download the HDD Guide for expert insights, essential specs, and the latest trends driving the HDD s...

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HDD tooling used downhole needs regular inspections, service and when necessary, replacement....

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In December 2024, NCDD was approached about an upcoming crossing to be completed under the Roanoke S...

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Underground Magnetics quickly established itself as a disruptive force in the market....

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Clearwater Park Offsites Delivers Complex HDD Program Beneath Lake and...

Nestled just east of Calgary, the growing city of Chestermere, Clearwater Park is a new master-plann...

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Hydro excavation offers a range of safety advantages that make it the ideal choice for supporting HD...

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Tulsa Rig Iron spearheaded the development of the National Drilling Mud Disposal Database....

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