Tag Archive: HDD Tooling

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HDD Tooling & Jobsite Costs

Completing jobs efficiently and profitably is the top priority for any horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractor....

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Increasing Jobsite Profitability Requires Versatile HDD Tooling

So you might be asking yourself, what exactly is versatile tooling? Simply put, versatile tooling gives you the ability ...

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Hard Rock Technology: Advancements in HDD Tooling Technology Help Contractors...

Understanding the benefits of these advancements in technology and implementing them correctly on the jobsite can help H...

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Rock Tooling Options for HDD

Arguably, bit selection to obtain optimum drilling efficiency and economy for the given ground conditions is the most cr...

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HDD Reamer Wear and Tear – 3 Steps to Managing...

Owners and operators of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) tools recognize the importance of keeping their tooling in...

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Let’s Talk HDD Tooling

We Asked Three Tooling Manufacturers to Discuss the Evolution of Their Products The History of Rock (Tooling) Keith Jack...

Dick Melsheimer
Melfred Borzall Marks 75 Years

As the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry marks its golden anniversary in 2021, one of its early pioneering ...

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Using the Right Tooling for Drilling Conditions Makes a Difference

Understanding how to match bits and power to drilling conditions to help maximize jobsite effectiveness. The structural ...

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Product Spotlight: Numa HDD Drilling Systems

Perfect for hard rock and fractured ground formations Numa is a leading drilling technology provider, dedicated to ongoi...

Tool Selection for Drilling in Hard Rock Formations

Over the last 25 years the need for additional sources of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), has been a key factor and driver f...

HDD Parts Plus of the Rockies Receives Melfred Borzall Award

Melfred Borzall debuted its top distributor award in 2019, the Red Diamond Award. The most recent recipient, HDD Parts P...

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Keeping Your Pipe Straight – Swivels Play an Important Role...

Swivels are one of those pieces of HDD tooling that every HDD project — from small fiber installs to big inch oil proj...

Huntington Trenchless
Hunting Trenchless Continues to Grow

In many respects, drill pipe is the unsung hero of a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project. The pipe is the firs...

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Ins and Outs of HDD Tooling Life

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