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Our Universal Housing will fit both 15” and 19” transmitters and are 100% compatible with major transmitter manufacturers.
- Compatible with 15" Subsite™ transmitters
- Compatible with 15" or 19" Digitrak transmitters
- Made from durable heat-treated, chrome-nickel-moly alloy
- Large lid tabs offering more excellent contact surface, reducing wear and tear
- Double lid-locking security with lid bolts & a roll pin to keep your transmitter secure
- Compatible with Melfred Borzall’s Eagle Claw SD, Iron Fist, and Bolt-On Bit Bodies
| Housing Type: Thread-on, Side-load |
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Catalog Pages | Universal Housings (160.71 KB)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Short Answer: A Universal SD Thread-On Housing is used for pilot bore drilling when flexibility across multiple threaded bits and transmitter size or models is required.
Correct use: The Universal SD Thread-On Housing is installed at the front of the drill string using threaded directional bits and a range of common HDD transmitters such as DigiTrak, Subsite, and Underground Magentics. It is designed for those who want a single housing that can adapt to different jobs without changing tooling.
Technical details: The universal design allows the housing to accept multiple transmitter sizes and styles while maintaining proper fit and signal performance. It also supports a variety of threaded bit options, balancing versatility with reliable steering control.
Incorrect use includes: Using the housing outside of pilot bore operations or pairing it with incompatible threaded tooling or transmitters. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of poor fit or reduced drilling performance.
Short Answer: Universal SD Thread-On Housings are compatible with multiple threaded directional bits and a range of common HDD transmitters from DigiTrak, Subsite, and Underground Magnetics.
Correct use: The housing is designed to accept threaded pilot bits that match the housing's thread specification and to fit multiple transmitter models commonly used in utility HDD work. This allows crews to switch bits or transmitters without changing housings.
Technical details: Compatibility is determined by thread size, thread type, and transmitter fit. The universal internal design supports different transmitter diameters and lengths while maintaining secure placement and reliable signal transmission.
Incorrect use includes: Using incompatible thread types or forcing a transmitter that does not match the housing's fit range. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of connection issues or unreliable locating performance.
Short Answer: A Universal SD Thread-On Housing can be used in a wide range of ground conditions depending on the threaded bit selected.
Correct use: By pairing the housing with the appropriate directional bit, it can be used in dirt, clay, mixed ground, and more challenging formations encountered during pilot drilling. This makes it well suited for contractors working across varied soil conditions.
Technical details: The housing supports transmitter placement and load transfer, while cutting performance is governed by the selected bit. This separation allows the housing to remain consistent while adapting to changing ground conditions through tooling choice.
Incorrect use includes: Assuming the housing alone determines ground suitability or using a bit not designed for the encountered formation. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of inefficient drilling, steering difficulty, or accelerated wear.
