Directional Drilling Services
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An Efficient Underground Installation Technique
Directional drilling, also known as directional boring, is a trenchless method for installing underground pipes, conduits, or cables. This is done using a surface-launched drilling rig. At AUS we use the most advanced equipment available today for truly precise directional drilling.
Directional boring is similar, but not the same, as horizontal directional drilling. Both methods offer you advantages over the traditional pipeline or utility installation and are used when trenching or excavating is not a practical option.
This technique can be used with many different pipe materials, including PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, ductile iron, and steel. Call us today for more information.
Three Phases of Directional Drilling
Directional drilling is generally completed in three principal phases. First, a small diameter hole is drilled along a directional path from one surface point to another point. Next, the bore created during this drilling is enlarged to a diameter to fit the pipeline. Finally, the pipeline is pulled into the enlarged hole.
Suitable for Many Applications
Directional boring and horizontal directional drilling are suitable for many different types of soil conditions and obstacles, such as roads, landscapes, wetlands, and marshes, or river crossings.
However, many other types of soil conditions can become problematic, such as gravel, cobbles, and boulders. Excessive rock strength, poor rock quality, and other similar issues can also affect the ability to complete directional drilling.
Your Local Drilling Experts
The 31 employees at local and family-owned AUS bring a total of more than 350 years of combined experience in the drilling industry to our work. Thanks to our knowledge and modern equipment, we are more versatile and efficient than our competition. We are also able to handle any emergency situation.
Any questions? Call our office today.
Safe, Efficient Underground Installations
Directional boring and horizontal directional drilling can be used to install underground pipes and conduits along a prescribed path from the surface. This technique will leave a minimal impact on the surrounding area of the job. At AUS we use the best, most advanced locating system for our precision drilling work.
Applications of Directional Drilling
Our drilling services are used for a variety of underground utility locating and installation projects, such as:
- Fiber Optics
- Gas lines
- Oil lines
- Product pipelines
- Sewer lines
- Telecommunication and power cable conduits
- Water lines
It is also a popular and cost-effective solution for the crossing:
- Congested areas
- Environmentally sensitive areas
- Roadways
- Shore approaches
- Waterways
Benefits of Directional Boring
- Deeper and longer installation possible
- Directional capabilities
- Less traffic disruption
- Lower cost
- More environmentally safe
- No access pit required
- Shorter completion times
No Job Too Big or Too Small
Thanks to our expertise and modern equipment, there is no drilling or locating project too big or too small for AUS to tackle. We never cut any corners and carefully ensure each project is completed to its exact specifications.
Our crew members are reliable and easy to work with and have a variety of experiences with multiple different drilling applications. Call us today for a FREE Estimate and learn what we can do for you.
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