National Driller back issues from September 2007:
Jubilee unveils its new look.(News and Notes at Press Time)
Sep 01, 2007; ... This year's South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee featured a new schedule, and, like most situations that involve change, you sort of had to turn off the autopilot mode, stay on your toes and get used to things. Apparent from eavesdropped-upon conversations is that the ...
On the legislation front.(News and Notes at Press Time)
Sep 01, 2007; ... This in from our D.C. authority, Caroline Mims: Global warming legislation titled, The Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, recently was approved by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The legislation includes language ...
Atlas Copco's latest expansion.(News and Notes at Press Time)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA LLC has acquired Quarry and Contractor Equipment & Supply Company Inc., based in Baltimore. It is a family-owned company with 17 employees. The main reason that Atlas Copco is making this acquisition is to have a stronger combined presence in ...
New foundation drilling newsletter.(News and Notes at Press Time)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A special electronic newsletter focusing on the foundation drilling market will debut in late September. The free monthly bulletin, featuring articles, industry news, project profiles, ...
How low do you go? (we're not talking about pricing.).(News and Notes at Press Time)
Sep 01, 2007 ... A recent Web poll at www.nationaldriller. com asked, "What is the average depth of the water wells you've drilled in the past year?" The responses: Less than 25 feet--5 percent 26 feet to 50 feet--7 percent 51 feet to 75 feet--3 percent 76 ...
Milby celebrating 75 years.(BULLETIN BOARD)(Company overview)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Milby Co. began as a small business in 1932, and as of 2007, is a thriving multi-million dollar wholesale firm headquartered in Elkridge, Md. Milby, a wholesale distributor of water system-related products, carries an expansive inventory in more than 14,000 square feet of warehouse space ...
Geothermal research at Sandia.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Sandia National Laboratories' Wellfield Construction activity, previously called the Drilling Technology Program, supports the U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) through development activities aimed at making geothermal drilling and related wellfield ...
How to calculate pressure drop--Part 2: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
Sep 01, 2007; ... We began this section on friction loss pressure drop last month with a look at the factors that contribute to friction loss--flow velocity, pipe size, length of pipe, viscosity of the fluid, smoothness of the inside of the pipe, and the number and types of valves and fittings in the ...
Meet the fastest drill in town.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Thanks to more than 100 years of work on the part of scientists, inventors, engineers and company-sponsored teams, the Sonic drill now is a reliable, super-performing drill capable of drilling three to five times faster to depths of 500 feet (depending on soil conditions and application). ...
Celebrating nearly a century: the countdown has begun for Mills Machine Co.'s centennial celebration.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... In 1908, at the age of 18, W. H. "Homer" Mills founded Mills Repair Shop in Shawnee, Okla., with most of the business at that time coming from the bicycle market. The mechanically inclined Homer soon gained a reputation for being able to repair almost anything. His brother, Frank, ...
Trading post.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Patterson Acquires a REICHdrill Patterson Well Drilling, Cadet, Mo., recently obtained this REICHdrill T-650-W LEGEND 4. Pictured accepting delivery: Johnny Patterson and Bill Patterson. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fogle Pump & Supply Purchases a REICHdrill ...
A customer's rant: I may be filled with hatred, but you better believe I'm always right!(Smart Business)
Sep 01, 2007; ... I hate it when you don't show up on time. I hate it when you're slow in returning my phone calls. I hate it when you point fingers at the GC or supplier or manufacturer or building owner or inspector or whoever else may or may not be responsible for the screw-up. Doesn't matter whose fault ...
Reverse circulation for jetty pile project.(On the Job)
Sep 01, 2007 ... On a $40 million liquefied petroleum gas jetty project, there is no place for down time or ineffective equipment. Such was the case offshore on the Burrup Peninsula in Australia. John Holland Construction & Engineering was required to drill 30-inch pile sockets 18.4 degrees off vertical ...
Post-construction evaluation of HDD installations--Part 2.
Sep 01, 2007; ... There has been limited prior work performed in assessing the annular space region created during horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installations. In one project, researchers performed testing on three 530-foot HDD installations of 12-inch diameter steel pipe near Vicksburg, Miss., to ...
Reverse circulation mud rotary drilling.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Reverse circulation drilling was developed to allow for larger borehole drilling without limiting the factors of drilling fluid pump capacities. Rotary rigs designed for reverse circulation have larger-capacity mud pumps and air compressors to allow for increased pressures that are needed ...
Deep-hole, trailer-mounted rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Schramm TXD Rotadrill is a heavy-hoist, deep-hole, trailer-mounted drill rig with automated pipe-handling. The rig features 200,000 pounds of hoist with the tophead and range 3 casing-handling in a compact package. The automated pipe-handling ...
Automated rod-handling.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Versa-Drill V-2000NG by Laibe Corp. features an automated drill rod-handling system, which stores, handles and positions 500 feet of 4 1/2-inch O.D.-by-20-feet on-board drill rod. The V-2000NG is mounted on a low-profile ...
Dual rotary rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Foremost Dual Rotary (DR) rigs feature two independent rotary drives. This means that the drill string can advance ahead, behind or flush with the casing. Simultaneous drilling nd casing occurs with no need for ...
Exploration blast-hole drill.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Atlas Copco manufactures the Pit Viper drill series, available in a single-pass (PV271) or a multi-pass version (PV275). Pit Viper drills are reliable and easily fit into your drilling operation. The PV271 is designed for power and ...
Multiple rotation speed/torque combinations.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The CME-85 from Central Mine Equipment Co. has 22,900 ft.-lbs. of torque for turning large-diameter augers, as well as rotation speeds up to 530 rpm for rotary or core drilling. Other optional rotation-speed and torque ...
Production model rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The rotary table on the GEFco SpeedStar SS-135 is a spiral-bevel gear-type enclosed in an oil-bath case, and the rig's mast reaches a 33-foot working height above the rotary table. Hydraulically raised and lowered, the mast is equipped ...
Expanded drills series.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... REICHdrill's LEGEND series of drills continues the tradition of T-650. The LEGEND's new features, such as new hydraulic controls, digital fan-speed controller and display module for electronic ...
Environmental and geotechnical.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Foremost Mobile (Mobile Drilling Co.) specializes in the design and manufacture of drills for the environmental and geotechnical markets. Foremost Mobile drills are used across a ...
Truck-mounted water well drill.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The M5 from Sandvik is a truck-mounted, top-drive water well drill. It utilizes the chassis engine for power, and is designed for mud rotary, down-the-hold hammer and casing hammer applications. Pullback is up ...
All-new track-mounted drill.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Acker Drill's all-new RENEGADE is a track-mounted, high-torque drill suitable for vertical or angle-hole drilling up to 45 degrees. This radio remote-controlled drill is only 84 inches wide, and features a 9.7-HP ...
Crawler drill rig.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Sonic Drill Corp. SDC550-18 crawler drill rig is compact, designed to handle short-length casings, and is suitable for maneuvering through sites with poor ground conditions and/or space ...
Hydraulic rig with 4-by-4 new carrier.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The SIMCO 2800 HS (HT) all-hydraulic drill rig now is available on this new carrier from International. The IHC 4200 4-by-4 truck provides greater off-road capability and equipment carrying capacity, ...
Rig repair services.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Enid Drill Systems Inc. offers rig repair services. For example, this GD3000 dropped the mast 14 years ago, leaving a twisted mass of steel and bending the trailer beams. Now there is a fixed mast and frame with new ...
Track-mounted probe unit.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The track-mounted PowerProbe 9100-VTR from AMS Inc. is engineered for power and mobility, and the system runs off of remote control. Features include a 175-ft.-lb. hammer, an adjustable mast for angled probing, rubber ...
Rig for various applications.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... TT TECHNOLOGIES' compact Grundodrill 4X is designed for residential service, small-diameter main installations and "last mile" operations, offering 9,800 pounds of thrust and pullback. Using the compact drill is suitable in ...
Rigs for sale or rent.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... This Diedrich D-50 drill rig, mounted on a Morooka LTX-800, is an example of the equipment in which Rig Source Inc. specializes. The company's focal point is equipment for rent or sale, and its ...
Previously owned drill rigs.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Higgins Rig Co. specializes in previously owned drilling equipment, including auger rigs, cable tool rigs, rotary, core drilling and oilfield equipment. The company currently ...
Rig distributorship.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... MARL Technologies Inc. is the North American distributor for the Fraste line of drills. The Fraste Multidrill XL is designed for power and versatility, making it suitable for geothermal installation, soil ...
New track-driven directional rig available.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... American Augers now has expanded its maxi-rig product lineup to include the DD-440T. Equipped with a Caterpillar C-15 540 HP diesel engine, the DD-440T provides 440,000 pounds of maximum thrust/pullback. The rotary system includes a ...
Horizontal directional drill offered.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Designed for large-diameter drilling projects, the Vermeer D330x500 NAVIGATOR horizontal directional drill offers 50,000 ft.-lbs. of rotational torque and 330,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force for large-diameter drilling ...
Self-contained HDD system.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Ditch Witch offers the JT8020 Mach 1, a track-mounted, self-contained horizontal directional drilling system. The JT8020's 261-HP turbocharged,air-cooled diesel engine and enhanced hydraulic system deliver 80,000 ...
Release of new rig announced.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... For 2008, Taylor will be releasing the all-new TI-5D Titan. The three-axle trailer-mounted drill will have a depth range to 5,000 feet, with a 60-foot clear space and 200,000-pound-capacity mast. The TI-5D TITAN will ...
New rig model.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Drill Rigs)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Watson Inc. now manufactures its largest rig to date--the Model 4400. Designed for large shafts in a wide range of conditions, its typical hole diameters range from 48 inches to 144 inches, and hole depths can go to 135 feet ....
Properly sealing unused wells.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Today we are seeing much emphasis being placed on proper grouting techniques and materials; however, an issue of at least equal importance is that of sealing unused water wells. In most cases, unused wells are domestic wells that no longer provide water to the homes for which ...
Kyle Equipment Co. offers Hydro-Frac equipment.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... For 25 years now, Kyle Equipment Co. has specialized in the manufacturing of Hydro-Frac equipment. Recognized as the leader in the water well industry, we always have strived to put out the highest quality Hydro-Frac systems available. Whether you go with the smallest hydraulically driven ...
Keystone Drill Services offers air boosters.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Keystone Drill Services Inc. packages new Gardner Denver single-stage and two-stage air boosters with rated discharge pressure up to 2,500 psi. These units feature Gardner Denver JY500 frames, a Caterpillar C-18 engine rated at 630 HP @ 1,800 rpm, and 24-volt electrical systems. All ...
Goulds Pumps' new Guardian System with CentriPro motors: proving themselves in some of the toughest submersible pump applications.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Two years ago, Goulds Pumps' mission was to design, develop and manufacture the highest quality submersible product for the water industry--the GS submersible pump featuring the Guardian System. Now there are more than 100,000 GS pumps with the Guardian System, proving themselves in the ...
Keyser chooses Flatwater Fleet.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Three years ago, Dan Keyser of Keyser Well Drilling in Claverack, N.Y., purchased an RTT-Rig Tender Model RTB-2100-22 from Flatwater Fleet Inc. This unit includes the options: Extend-A-Flood night lights, divided 12-volt fuel system, internal coating, mid-deck stakes, cargo-strap winches, ...
Bit Brokers International--expanding visions.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)(Company overview)
Sep 01, 2007 ... What started out as a vision for one small-town man is becoming a reality. Tim Thomas grew up working in the bit business, laboring long hours, repairing tricones, extracting carbide and selling bits. Thomas had big ideas and a global vision, but management at that time was not ready for ...
A.Y. McDonald's dealer rewards.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is pleased to announce the introduction of its Diamond Dealer Program. The Diamond Dealer program is designed to reward dealers and distributors for their purchases of A.Y. McDonald pumps and tanks. As always, A.Y. McDonald pump customers have the assurance that ...
Mincon Rockdrills--30 years strong.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)(Company overview)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Mincon International celebrated its 30th birthday in February this year. Founded in 1977 to service the underground metal mines in Ireland with top hammer drilling parts, Mincon International has experienced unprecedented growth since its new range of down-the-hole hammers was introduced ...
Some Labor Day particulars.(PORTFOLIO: From the "Various and Sundry" files)
Sep 01, 2007 ... United Brotherhood of Carpenters founder Peter McGuire gets credit for the idea of Labor Day. In 1882, he suggested having a parade to celebrate the working class and its contributions to the community. The first Monday in September was chosen to distance the holiday from the ...
Risk needn't be so scary.(PORTFOLIO: From the "Various and Sundry" files)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Are you a risk taker, or are you afraid to take a step into the unknown? Have you been wanting to try a new marketing tactic, or do you have a great business idea but worry it's too risky? If stepping out of your comfort zone just isn't your thing, you likely ask yourself questions like, ...
Ingersoll Rand's latest sell-off.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Ingersoll Rand Co. has agreed to sell its Bobcat, Utility Equipment and attachments business units to Doosan Infracore for cash proceeds of approximately $4.9 billion. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is targeted to close early in the 2007 fourth quarter. ...
Build your business credit score.(PORTFOLIO: From the "Various and Sundry" files)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Small-business owners know how difficult it can be to stay on top of financial obligations. Payrolls must be met. Suppliers must be paid. Rent and other overhead must be taken care of--all within a reasonable period of time. When your company's available working capital is limited, you may ...
What's your disaster plan?(PORTFOLIO: From the "Various and Sundry" files)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Many entrepreneurs may believe they do not need a disaster plan due to the smaller size of their business. The truth: Any business can experience a crisis, such as hardware failures, theft, accidents or natural disasters. SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business," offers ...
Nevins is honored.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kirk Nevins (r), a vice president at Franklin Electric, was given special tribute at the company's recent grand opening of its new tech center ...
Summit/ERC merger.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Summit Drilling Co., one of New Jersey's largest environmental and geotechnical drilling companies, has merged with Environmental Remediation Contractors (ERC) of Delran, NJ. The merger was announced by Summit president Robert Kreilick Jr. from the company's Bound Brook, N.J., ...
In memoriam.(BULLETIN BOARD)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The industry lost a great friend this summer as Norma Wortman passed away quietly in her home in Shreveport, La. Wortman served the ...
Grundfos promotes Teach.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... It has been announced that Terry Teach is the new vice president on the residential side for ...
SJE-Rhombus honored.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Leading pump switch manufacturer SJE-Rhombus has been named one of the 50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America. The list recently was announced before an audience of more than 15,000 at the Society for Human Resource ...
Ion exchange event.(BULLETIN BOARD)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) has announced that its SCI Separation Science and Technology Group is set to host IEX 2008 from July 9-11, 2008, at the University of Cambridge's Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The SCI IEX Conference, which was first held ...
Establishing fair market value.(Drilling Fluids)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Picture this: You are in the market to purchase a new laptop computer. You decide on the brand and extras that you need, and then proceed to look for your best price. ABC Store is selling your selected unit for $1,799--a fair price, and in the ballpark for this laptop. Later that day, ...
A long-time friend.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A friend, Julian Stetnish, turned 100 years young this past June 9 in Edmond, Okla. Julian is in excellent health, and still quite active. I have known Julian since I was about 10 years old--or even younger. I lost track of him for many years due to my travels. Now that I have located ...
Flexcon industries: people, innovation, quality.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Three words perfectly describe Flexcon Industries--people, innovation and quality. Flexcon has built a reputation as one of the finest tank manufacturers in the industry since 1988 with a culture built around those three important words. People Flexcon has prided ...
Quality manufacturing from Central Mine Equipment Co.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Central Mine Equipment Co. (CME) designs and manufactures a complete line of drilling equipment for the geotechnical, environmental, mineral exploration, water well drilling and construction industries. The drill rig product line includes the following machines: The ...
Franklin's Pumptec offers premium pump protection.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Franklin Electric's Pumptec is a microcomputer-based pump protection device designed for single-phase submersible motors. It continuously monitors motor load and incoming power to protect against damaging well conditions such as dry well, rapid cycling and abnormal line voltage. Pumptec ...
VersaJet revolutionizes jet pumps.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Franklin Electric's new VersaJet is the most versatile jet pump the market has ever seen. Built for easy customization, just one VersaJet covers a variety of performance needs. With Franklin's patent-pending nozzle replacement system and a small Allen wrench (both included with the pump), ...
Foremost Mobile--a legacy of excellence: serving the geotechnical and environmental markets since 1948.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)(Company overview)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Located in Indianapolis, and established in 1948, Foremost Mobile is a wholly owned subsidiary of Foremost Industries. Also known as Mobile Drilling Co., Foremost Mobile specializes in the design and manufacture of drills and tooling for the environmental and geotechnical markets. ...
Hardern-Helle: high performance hardfacing.(2007 Manufacturer's Spotlight)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Performance Alloys Corp. has been dedicated to the battle on wear caused by abrasion, impact and corrosion since its inception. It produces a line of hardfacing products that have proven to be the finest available in North America. What started as one product for oxy-acetelyne torch ...