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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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Todd Bielawa and Jeff Beste
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4 Rigs Blast Through Obstacles — Dakota Utility Contractors Inc. Overcomes Numerous Challenges to Install Pipeline
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American Augers, DW/TXS Unveil DD1100 HDD for Developing Markets
July 20, 2016
Canada
Kamloops Augering & Boring Hydrohammer Allows for Larger Diameter Installation...

What is a surface casing and why do you need one? Initially, a surface casing was referred to as a c...

July 19, 2016
Directional Drilling
Toro Holds First Horizontal Directional Drill Forum

With a focus on growing its position in the underground utility market, The Toro Co. recently hosted...

June 29, 2016
Directional Drilling
HDD and Dubai’s Next Big Project

Dubai has become home to some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The Middle Eastern city h...

June 21, 2016
Directional Drilling
A Quick Look at Selection of a Swivel, Swivel Design...

Swivel Speak When selecting a swivel, it’s good to start with a review of its design features ...

June 1, 2016
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FlexBor Unveiled in Pennsylvania

The new FlexBor system was recently unveiled during an open house at Trumbull Pipeline Services&rsqu...

May 26, 2016
Business/People Trenchless Technology News
Obituary: TT Technologies’ Mike Tjader

Long-time trenchless technology industry veteran Mike Tjader, 69, of TT Technologies passed away on ...

May 26, 2016
Directional Drilling
HDD Contractor Tests DCI’s Newest Locating System in Texas

Proper location is one of the keys to a successful horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operation. ...

May 24, 2016
Directional Drilling
Melfred Borzall Turns 70

2016 is a year of milestones and transitions for Melfred Borzall. This is the company’s 70th a...

May 20, 2016
Directional Drilling
Drill Pipe Under-Torque: The Devil in Disguise

Many of you have been there. It’s your first large-diameter bore with your shiny, new maxi dri...

April 19, 2016
Features Fiber and the Globe
Growth in Fiber: Trenchless Benefits as People Become More Connected

Fiber deployments across North America are on the rise as individuals and businesses clamor for high...

April 18, 2016
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