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Inspecting HDD tooling: What can be serviced and what should be replaced

Advice on regular HDD rig inspection and service and when and why parts replacement may be necessary

Magen Andrasko
Regular inspection of HDD tooling can reveal signs of premature wear and allow problems to be resolved before they escalate and become expensive repairs. Credit: Vermeer

Regular inspection of HDD tooling can reveal signs of premature wear and allow problems to be resolved before they escalate and become expensive repairs. Credit: Vermeer

Inspecting and maintaining equipment on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects is crucial. However, it is not only the equipment that requires attention. The HDD tooling used downhole also needs...

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