Wed March 06, 2013
Minnich Manufacturing Releases Redesigned Dowel Pin Drill
Minnich Manufacturing’s A1-C and A2-C drill frames have been redesigned with a 7 in. (17.7 cm) shorter wheel base allowing for a tighter turning radius and approximately 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) lighter than the previous design....
Randy Stevens - Mon February 04, 2013
Safety, Efficiency Depend on Proper Drill Operation
Pneumatic concrete dowel drills have one purpose — to drill holes. While their intended use is easy to recognize, operation of this equipment isn’t quite so simple. In fact, it’s a bit of a science....
Kevin Begos and Seth Borenstein - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri December 14, 2012
Energy Experts Say Drilling Can Be Made Cleaner
PITTSBURGH (AP) In the Colorado mountains, a spike in air pollution has been linked to a boom in oil and gas drilling. About 800 mi. away on the plains of north Texas, there’s a drilling boom, too, but some air pollution levels have declined....
Mary Esch - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Mon December 10, 2012
NY Gas Lawyer: Drilling Unlikely Before Late 2013
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) - An environmental review and new regulations for shale gas development are likely to be finished by the end of February, but additional obstacles will delay production until late next year even if Gov....
Wed November 21, 2012
Cat MD6240 Rotary Drill Increases Productivity, Efficiency
With a bit load force of 52,900 lb. (24,000 kg) and the ability to drill to depths of 182 ft. (55.5 m), the Cat MD6240 is ideal for high-production drilling in hard- or soft-rock applications. The rotary drill incorporates heavy-duty structures, rugged Cat components, a comfortable cab, convenient service access and many other features that reduce cycle time, improve productivity and lower ownership costs....
KEVIN BEGOS - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed November 21, 2012
Gas Drilling Presents Obama with Historic Choices
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Energy companies, environmental groups, and even Hollywood stars are watching to see what decisions President Barack Obama makes about regulating or promoting natural gas drilling. The stakes are huge....
Mon November 12, 2012
New Ditch Witch Directional Drills Inspired by Customer Input
The Charles Machine Works (CMW) Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment, released two new directional drills: the Ditch Witch JT30 Mach 1 and JT30 All Terrain. Both drills incorporate extensive customer feedback from years of experience in all types of job conditions....
Mon November 12, 2012
PowerROC T35 E Surface Drill Rig Joins Atlas Copco Family
The T35 E surface drill rig is Atlas Copco’s latest addition to the PowerROC product family. The PowerROC T35 E is an extendable boom version of the T35 drilling rig currently in use. This new, no-cabin model provides straighter holes, more safety and comfort for the operator and easy-access maintenance, according to the manufacturer....
Wed November 07, 2012
Fecon Debuts EX300S Seismic Drill
Fecon Inc.’s Explorer Series EX300S seismic drill is outfitted for high production in the challenges of seismic exploration drilling. Rated for up to 300 ft. (91 m) depth, standard features include a 46 hp (34 kW) crawler with all-terrain rubber track undercarriage rated at 4.5 gpsi, a powerful 99 hp (74 kW) on-board 300-cfm/200-psi air compressor, a front-mounted 4 in....
Fri October 12, 2012
Atlas Copco Secoroc Features the Edge Drill Monitor
Atlas Copco’s Edge drill monitor, originally developed for the oil and gas drilling market, was introduced to the mining community. Edge provides a simple graphical display to show the driller what is happening with the hammer and, therefore, the bit at the bottom of the hole....
