Sonic Drilling Over Water
Sonic drilling technology performs well through water. There is little loss or attenuation of the vibration through standing water. Sonic drill rigs can be mounted on a variety of floating platforms.
TRACK CRAWLERS WORKING IN TIDAL FLATS
The Compact Sonic rig mounted on a difficult access track crawler is sampling the native bay sediments and introduced fill. Geologists are collecting cores to locate the native-to-fill interface and identify possible chemical contamination.
CS-T RIG MOUNTED ON PISTON BULLY
The Compact Sonic “T” mast and sonic head are run off the power take off from the high-floatation carrier vehicle. This rig can also be run off standard tractors for versatility. Engineers are determining the extent of a peat deposit.
SEISMIC SHOT HOLE DRILLING IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO
The Compact Sonic and Compact Roto-Sonic rigs solve borehole collapse challenges for seismic drilling. Conventional rigs have difficulty keeping the borehole open, but sonic allows simultaneous drilling and casing of the borehole.
MID-SONIC DRILL INSTALLS TIE BACKS AND SOIL ANCHORS
The Mid-Sonic drill head puts out 40,000 pounds of force and, in combination with an articulating geo-construction rig, can drill at an angle to set tie backs, micro-piles and soil anchors.
COMPACT ROTO-SONIC DRILLS ANGLE BORINGS
The CRS-17-C sonic drill runs off a 173 horsepower engine and is mounted on a rubber-track undercarriage for maximum stability and site access. Angle borings are ideal for installing geothermal heat loops, sampling under buildings, tie backs and anchors.
COMPACT ROTO-SONIC DRILLING WITH AIR
The use of air or water will improve the production rate, borehole lubrication and removal of cuttings.
DRILLING IN BASALT WITH THE CRS-17-C RIG
A track-crawler rig runs a test hole through competent rock. Take a look at the drill rod penetrating the cliff at an angle. Water was flushed through the rods and the solid rock carbide button bit.
