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Directional Drilling In a Caribbean Paradise
Directional drills are used to install utilities on the hills and rocks of the Caribbean Islands.
March 14, 2012
Most of FibraLink's directional drilling work has been completed with a Ditch Witch JT2720 All Terrain drilling system. It uses an inner rod to drive a rock bit and an outer pipe for steering the downhole tool during drilling.
Underground Equipment
Three Point Completes First U.S. Front Steer Microtunneling Project
Front Steer Microtunneling System is used to to install a 200 lineal foot, 42-in.-diameter steel casing.
February 24, 2012
ICON Tunnel Systems' Rob Langenbach, operations manager and chief operator, and Dan Paster, national guided auger boring consultant and operator, stand in the receiving pit next to the Front Steer Boring Head.
Lifting Equipment
"Octakong" Completes Record Breaking Pile for Hong Kong Bridge
American Piledriving Equipment's massive vibratory pile driver hammer proves instrumental on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Seaway project
February 24, 2012
The Octakong is set up to drive one of the 72-ft.-diameter, 550-US ton steel piles measuring 130 ft. in length.
Underground Equipment
Microtunneling Makes Quick Work of Tough Boring Job
Bancker Construction uses pilot tube microtunneling technology to successfully complete a challenging sewer pipe installation
January 20, 2012
ICON Tunnel Systems supplied a Bohrtec BM 600LS pilot tube guided auger boring machine for the HDPE sewer pipe installation project.
Underground Equipment
Underground Contractor Puts Prototype Drill Through its Paces
Push Inc. proves the perfect choice to put Vermeer's new D60x90 directional drill to the test
January 19, 2012
Push Inc.'s sewer and water boring crew has been using the D60x90 for roughly three months on various projects. Most recently, it was being used to install 15,000 ft. of 8-in. forced sewer main through DNR wetlands.
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Excavator Bucket Rips Rock for Mexican Pipeline
The High-Cap Multi-Ripper tears into rock for this 84-mile water pipeline project
December 12, 2011
CYUNSA Constructores is using a a High-Cap Multi Ripper bucket from Leading Edge to dig the 10-ft.-deep by 53-in.-wide pipeline trench.
Attachments
How Microtrenching Cuts Fiber-Optic Cable Costs
Microtrenching provides a more cost-effective and less invasive method for fiber optic installations.
September 23, 2011
A narrower, shallower cut means fiber optic lines can be installed more cost effectively, with less restoration required.
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Small Trenches Bring Big Results
Microtrenching key to contractor's quick success
September 20, 2011
Slimlines Trenching purchased a Ditch Witch RT45 with MT12 microtrencher attachment (such as the one shown) specifically to install 17,000 ft. of fiber optic line through downtown George Town.
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Evolution of Fiber Optics Installation
Advances in skid-steer attachments offer options for efficient, cost-effective fiber optic installations.
August 23, 2011
The slot cutter model SSG12 cuts a 12-inch deep by 1 1/2-wide cut. It can be mounted on carriers such as a skid steer or compact track loader.
Attachments
Microtrencher Speeds Fiber Installation
New method allows for one pass installation of new 4G network in Phoenix.
August 19, 2011
The Vermeer MTR12 microtrencher attachment enables Team Fishel's installation crew to place more conduit, faster and with less cost and less site disturbance than other methods.
Worksite Equipment
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August 19, 2011
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April 11, 2011
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Underground Equipment
Underground Technology: Principles of Pipe Bursting
A quick look at the two major types of pipe bursting systems and their applications.
March 23, 2011
Static Pipe Bursting Process - pull back (Illustration provided by Hammerhead)
Underground Equipment
Underground Technology: Bursting vs. Lining
While cured-in-place lining continues to be popular, pipe bursting is gaining ground as an alternative pipe replacement method.
March 23, 2011
Pipe bursting systems (shown is a Hammerhead HydroBurst HB3038) can replace existing line with brand new pipe of the same size or larger.
Underground Equipment
New Advances in Planning a Bore
Bore planning software tools can help small and large contractors create a bore plan that may help minimize risks.
March 10, 2011
Bore plan with coordinates.
Horizontal Bursting, Boring & Piercing
A Technology Bursting with Possibilities
In the right conditions, pipe bursting can be a cost-effective pipe replacement solution.
February 18, 2011
Pipe bursting allows new pipe to be installed with minimal disruption to the surrounding area. Here, Team Ghilotti uses a TT Technologies Grundoburst system to pull back new 12-in. C-900 fusible PVC pipe in St. Helena, CA.
Underground Equipment
Rock Is No Match for a Small Drill and Hammer
Thanks to the right mix of equipment, GSW Contracting has built its business boring through rock.
February 15, 2011
GSW Contracting used a Vermeer D20x22 Series II drill with a Pioneer One hammer to set up smaller, shorter shots through rock.
Underground Equipment
A Less Intrusive Way to Replace Leaking Pipe
Pipe bursting proved the ideal option to replace a leaking water main under a heavily traveled highway.
February 15, 2011
A Grundoburst 1250 G static bursting machine was used to replace a 12-in. steel water main in St. Helena, CA.
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