Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Fwd: 100-Year-Old Rig Maker Shares Lessons Learned



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Few companies make it to five years, let alone more than 100.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Fwd: Driller Confidential - Products and Info You May Have Missed



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Trump Infrastructure Plan Slowly, Steadily Takes Shape
Proposal for $1T Investment Could Create Drilling Jobs.

By Jeremy Verdusco

Acker Drill Company
What do you get when you combine a best-in-class multipurpose drill head, effortless angle drilling capability, engine tilt and an efficient Tier 4 engine, all in a compact package? You get to bid the jobs that your competition can't...did we mention it requires less than 13 ft. of overhead clearance?

The Acker REBEL. The ultimate in power and versatility in an affordable, compact package. There's nothing else quite like it.

www.ackerdrill.com / sales@ackerdrill.com

Air Equipment Corporation
Since 1983, Air Equipment Corporation has been specializing in both portable and open-frame, high pressure air compressors ranging from 185 to 1,600 cfm and 100 to 500 psi. With factory trained technicians and 24 hour service, Air Equipment Corporation is also an authorized supplier and distributor of both Sullair and Doosan/Ingersoll-Rand units and parts.

www.airequipmentcorp.com

Bit Brokers International
Bit Brokers International is quality rock bits and has been since 1988. We pride ourselves on keeping our customers ahead of schedule and under budget while providing the highest quality drilling tools in the industry. 618-435-5811

www.bitbrokers.com

Center Rock Inc.
Center Rock Inc. manufactures and distributes a complete line of air drilling tools and products, in Berlin, Pa., that are used in oil and gas, foundation & construction, water well, and quarry & mining. Hammers & bits from 3.5"-36", LP Canister Drills from 24"-144", ROTO LOC overburden drilling systems, Hydro-Jaw breakout machines, Wassara water hammers, and much more
.

Call for a quote or consultation…toll free 888-267-9004 or www.centerrock.com

Foremost
The DR-24HD "heavy-duty" features a heavy-duty gear-driven lower drive, which generates two and a half times the torque of the standard DR-24.

www.foremost.ca

Franklin Electric's New SSR Series
Franklin Electric's new SSR Series of submersible pumps combines the robust and efficient features of the proven SR Series with an innovative mechanical design that allows for fast delivery time from distributors to contractors. Offered in flows of 100, 150, 250 and 325 gpm at a maximum of 1,400 feet of head, the SSR Series is ideal for industrial, commercial, municipal, agricultural and irrigation applications.

www.franklinwater.com

GEFCO Inc.
GEFCO Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of portable drilling rigs and related equipment for the water well, environmental, groundwater monitoring, construction, mining, and oil & gas exploration and production industries.

www.gefco.com / domsales@gefco.com

Geoprobe® 3230DT
Geoprobe® 3230DT Combo Rig runs high-speed wireline tooling at a Florida mining site. For geotechnical and exploration applications. Increased downforce, dual winches, telescoping mast, movable/adjustable control panel. 4-function combo head for rotation, hydraulic head clamp, percussion hammer, auto drop hammer and head side shift. 800 rpm for coring bedrock. Percussion hammer pushes 6-inch casing. Easy-to-use.

geoprobe.com/videos/3230dt or 785-825-1842.

Hole Products
Premier drilling supplies, tools and equipment! Hole Products is a global leader in providing high performance drilling supplies, tools and equipment to the direct push, environmental, geotechnical, geothermal, HDD, mineral exploration, rotary and sonic drilling industries.

Call today to speak with an expert: 888
-465-1569 / www.holeproducts.com

Infinity Tool Mfg.
Infinity Tool Mfg. is one of the leading ISO9001:2008 accredited U.S. manufacturers of: PDC bits, PDC reamers, HDD bits, DTH hammers and bits, subs, patented bit retention systems and various other drilling tools. A combined 150 years experience in the drilling industry makes it possible for Infinity to supply their customers with top quality tools.

For a quote or consultation:
Email: sales@infinitytoolmfg.com / Call: 888-838-6657/ www.infinitytoolmfg.com

Keystone Drilling
Keystone Drill Services, LLC provides quality products and services 24/7/365. Compressor &
booster sales and rentals, airend rebuilds, compressor and booster part sales, Large hammer sales/repairs/rebuilds, Bit sales/rentals/repairs. Hammer lubricators and rock drill lubricants. Contact Keystone at 800-221-0586.

www.keystonedrill.com / sales@keystonedrill.com

Little Beaver's LS400T+ Lone Star Drill
Now Features Diesel Engine Option
Little Beaver introduces a diesel-powered, Lone Star LS400T+ drill rig for water well and geothermal drilling in areas where diesel fuel is more available than gasoline. Its 50-horsepower Perkins diesel engine operates at a maximum speed of 2,800 rpm. The 7,700-pound heavyweight drill applies 9,000 pounds of pushdown force and 15,000 pounds of pullback force to drill down as much as 400 feet through rock.

For more information: Little Beaver, 2009 South Houston, Livingston, TX 77351
800-227-7515 / fax 936-327-4025 / sales@littlebeaver.com / www.lonestardrills.com or www.littlebeaver.com / Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTube.

Mount Sopris
Mount Sopris Instruments manufactures user-friendly winches and logging probes designed for drillers and drilling consultants, including gamma, resistivity, caliper, deviation, cement bond, and borehole video. We are your one-stop source for all driller-related geophysical investigations. Save money and save time with in-house logging capabilities!

Learn more: www.mountsopris.com

N&N Drilling Supply Manufacturer
N&N uses highly specialized machinery to make the broadest range of "in hole" drilling equipment, supplying drilling industries worldwide.

www.nndrilling.com

PDSCo Inc.
Super Mud, a synthetic polymer drilling mud in liquid form, is used as a viscosifying agent, drilling lubricant and soil stabilizer to prevent sloughing and/or collapse of a borehole. It allows for faster drilling, rapidly settles cuttings in the bottom of the pit and can be readily broken down for easy disposal.

www.pdscoinc.com / sales@pdscoinc.com

Pulstar P60NV

Our newest model in our medium rig lineup, the P60NV is fast, powerful and features a standard proportional remote control on the mainline. It utilizes a planetary drive tailout winch and has roller bearing sheaves and a standard load indicator. This lightweight rig performs with "big rig characteristics." Document certified.

www.pulstarmfg.com

Rockmore International
Rockmore International—a leading global manufacturer of quality percussive rock drilling tools. Our high-performance products include threaded and tapered drill bits, DTH bits and hammers, extension and tunnelling rods, integral and tapered rods, shank adapters, and other drill tool accessories.

www.rockmore-intl.com

SEMCO HYDRODRENCH
Excellent for breaking pipe, shaft and tubing on turbine pumps. Adjustable torque, 4-serreated rollers w/cleanout slots, hydraulic operated w/high-torque Char-Lynn motors

Model# - Pipe Size - Description - Cost
S110H - 1/10" - Hydraulic - $9,950.00
QCH - Quick Connects & Hoses - $495.00

800-541-1562 / www.semcooflamar.com / semcopumphoist@yahoo.com

Vanair Manufacturing
Vanair's flexible, compact drill compressor meets your application demands, space restrictions, and lead time requirements. It's ideal for water well, geothermal, oil, gas, blasthole drilling, controlled pressure drilling, pile driving, shotcrete, soil stabilization and painting/sandblasting applications. Available 225 to 1350 CFM and 100 to 350 PSI.

Learn more at Vanair Manufacturing

 



05/15/17
Geothermal Summit
We are excited to invite you to the first Clemson University Geothermal Summit.

05/18/17
NDA Buckeye Chapter Expo 2017
The Buckeye Expo is a one-day drilling and safety seminar hosted by the Buckeye Chapter of the National Drilling Association.

05/22/17-05/23/17
IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Inspector Workshop
Inspector accreditation enables you to anticipate important critical elements of installation and offers customers more assurance of a low-maintenance, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for their geo comfort needs.

06/05/17-06/07/17
IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Designer Workshop
Designing GSHP systems will keep you competitive in a market forced to deal with rising energy costs and resource depletion by offering customers a low-maintenance, economical and green alternative for their space conditioning needs.

08/30/17 to 08/31/17
The Water Expo 2017 (6th edition)
Network and learn from major suppliers in water quality, wastewater, supply, environmental services and sanitation.


Drilling Rig, Tooling Maker Talks Lessons from a Century of Business
Enterprising people start companies every day. Few of those companies make it to five years, let alone more than 100.

The Value of Well Diagnostics for Drilling Contractors
How do well diagnostics work and what should drillers know about the process?

You Know the Drill: Balancing Business and Family
For Ray Smith, president and owner of Bayville, N.J.-based KGR Well Drilling Inc., balancing business and family is one of the biggest challenges.

Variable Frequency Drive 101
As director of education with Gicon Pumps and Equipment, Calvin Hale is in charge of technically training employees, vendors and customers on the pump products the company develops.

Learning to Cope Without the Geothermal Tax Credit
Fire and Ice Geothermal LLC has been around since 1989 and Ray Bayliff, the owner of the geothermal drilling company, says the last year and a half has been slower.

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