What is a horizontal drilling rig?

The horizontal drilling rigs used for utility and pipeline construction are similar to the oil-well-drilling rigs with the major exception that a horizontal drilling rig isequipped with an inclined ramp as opposed to a vertical mast.

What is a drill rig used for?

The lower end of this class of drill rigs (less than 20,000 pounds thrust/pullback) is designed for drilling in relatively soft semiconsolidated formations and is used primarily for theinstallation of utility conduits and small-diameter pipelines in congested urban areas.

What is a track mounted drill rig?

Geotech operates a fleet of track mounted drill rigs throughout our operations. Outfitted with a track system, these rigs are perfect for difficult access locations, where access conditions are difficult. Our track rigs have been designed to service many industry sectors including; construction, mining, oilfield, dams, and pipeline investigation.

How high can a coring drill rig be?

Using Stage™ technology, we offer crown heights up to 25 mm for maximum productivity. The genuine Q™ wireline system includes everything a driller needs to maximize productivity while maintaining the highest levels of safety. Productivity and safety come together with Boart Longyear’s offering of tilting top drive coring drill rigs.

Are NEBC drill rigs RR certified?

All drill rigs at NEBC are fully capable to perform all the services we offer. Able to quickly transition into a driving vehicle when getting on and off tracks quickly is of importance. NEBC has multiple, experienced drilling crews that regularly participate in RR certification classes such as AMTRACK and MBCR (Keolis). Have a question?