Efficiency

HDD and the Environment

When you think of our industry and the environment, do you think of HDD's impact positively or negatively? Learn about the positive relationship between the HDD industry and our environment.

Horizontal Directional Drilling: Cost of Downtime and How to Avoid It

Learn how to avoid downtime to lower your cost and increase your bottom line.

Horizontal Directional Drilling Best Practices for Success: Four Ways to Improve Efficiency and Productivity

Discover how these horizontal directional drilling best practices can make your crew more efficient and productive to improve your bottom line.

Why Horizontal Directional Drilling Training Programs Matter For Your Workforce

With contractors likely missing out on strong candidates willing to learn & job seekers missing opportunities to develop skill sets, we see a lose-lose scenario. But HDD training is one way to improve both sides in this equation.

Ditch Witch Compatibility Guide

It's common for drillers to have two or more drills from different brands. And while it's hinted that you should stick with OEM replacement parts, those parts aren't always the best option.

What Does Cobble Mean for Your Directional Drilling Job?

The dreaded cobble presents a lot of challenges in the field for drillers and contractors. But why? Exactly what does cobble mean...

Are Pit Bull Blades Compatible with OEM Transmitter Housings?

Our Pit Bull design has gotten a lot of great feedback from drillers, and as such, we've incorporated it into all of our blades. This has lead to many customers wondering if Pit Bull blades are compatible with OEM transmitter housings from brands like Vermeer and Ditch Witch.

3 Reasons to Use an HDD Pullback Device

HDD pipe pullback might be the most important step of the process since it involves installing the pipe as intended to complete the project. As a driller or contractor, planning is crucial — especially if you want to be efficient.

The Best Bits and Blades for Caliche

This article provides a few solutions for drilling in caliche that will break that mess all up for good! Caliche forms when minerals are transferred from the upper layer of soil or sediment to its next layer that’s anywhere from 3 to 10 feet under the surface.

4 Great HDD Bits & Blades for Sandstone

In this guide, we'll show you some great HDD bits and blades for sandstone so you can dig in! Tiny grains of mineral, rock, and other organic substances make up sandstone, so when outfitting your rig for an HDD job that involves sandstone, you'll want something with a little aggression.

Directional Drilling Bits: How to Choose HDD Drill Bits for Your Horizontal Drilling Project

Knowing the diameter and quantity of the pipe you’re installing is the first step in selecting the best bit for the job. Keep this knowledge in mind as you walk the path you’re planning to shoot. As you look at the depth and location of various other...

2018: The Year We Pushed HDD Even Further

Our engineers have been busy designing and tweaking some exciting new HDD equipment that has finally made its way into the hands of drillers. We’d like to share the stories behind our breakthrough HDD tooling solutions from 2018.