How to set up and use Vermeer breakout tongs
Breakout tongs are an invaluable tool on today’s horizontal directional drilling (HDD) jobsites. We’ll explain what you need to know about them and how to set them up and use them.
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Category: Parts and tooling
The four main Vermeer HDD tooling systems and the differences between them
At Vermeer, there are four main tooling families to choose from: Armor, Ultra, Quickfire® connection system and Quickfire HD system. Each one has a unique purpose to help you drill in challenging ground conditions and picking the right one depends on your jobsite and preferences. Here’s a breakdown of each tooling system to help you choose.
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Which Vermeer drill rod is right for you?
It can be difficult to figure out which drill rod will work best for your next fiber job or water sewer contract. Which style should you choose? Here are some factors to consider.
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Top five questions you should ask when selecting the right reamer
There are a lot of reamer options to choose from, and if you aren’t asking the right questions, you might arrive at a wrong answer. To help you select the right reamer for your next project, ask and answer these five questions.
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QuickFire® HD connection system leads to optimal boring
Trying new things can be a quick path to growth. SubSurface HDD LLC decided to try something new and start using the Vermeer QuickFire® HD connection system on their horizontal directional drills (HDD).
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Getting smarter about rock
The more you know about the rock you’re working in the bette you can estimate production and boost efficiency. Learn more here on how Vermeer can help.
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HDD tooling techniques: Picking the right tooling for rock bores
Seasoned horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crews are confident in their abilities to bore through just about any ground condition. But there’s no denying that when they encounter rock, the job is more difficult. Here are some tips to choosing tooling for rock bores.
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