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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.

2024 HDD Guide 2024 Horizontal Directional Drilling Guide
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August 14, 2024
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By decreasing the pilot hole drilling time and normal trips, the wireless technology can help HDD contractors improve ef...

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