ICUEE 2011 Video: Vermeer Drills Rock with Dual-Rod and Magnetic-Hammer Systems

Added to D36x50 directional drills: rod-within-rod system flows full mud to the bit or magnetic hammer that can be tuned to cut rock faster (5:56 min.)

Nov 1, 2011
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