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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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Fusible PVC pipe was first introduced in 2003 and since then, there have been more than 12,000 projects involving Fusibl...

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It should go without saying that the goal of any jobsite is to safely start and the end day, accident-free. Proper train...

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The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), has released a new, free software tool that aids in determining the most approp...

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Directional Bore Planning Technology Elevates On-the-Job Performance

By the time this project for The Villages retirement community is completed, K3 Directional Drilling will have bored und...

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The Slave Lake region is located within the Canadian boreal forest, approximately 250 km north of the City of Edmonton, ...

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Selecting the correct tooling for an HDD job can mean the difference between a productive and profitable job vs. a slow...

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Good HDD operator practices along with day-to-day due diligence can dramatically minimize your need to invest in new dri...

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A bank, whose name is being kept confidential in the interest of bank security, contracted Empire HDD to install two 2-i...

May 4, 2020
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Unadulterated Dope: Tips for Proper Storage of Thread Compounds

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May 1, 2020
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HDD Used to Untap Energy Resource in the Bakken

Reaching momentous milestones within the trenchless construction industry is the result of the outstanding amalgamation ...

April 17, 2020
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Product Showcase: Vermeer D220x500 S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Vermeer is setting a new standard with the D220x500 S3 Navigator HDD. The drill has the ability to be configured for lar...

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When choosing the right shaker for your operational needs, it is important to fully evaluate all features offered to max...

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It was estimated that the construction cost of installing the force main at the Durez Canada plant, via HDD methods was...

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