Water well drilling is as much an art as it is a science. Unlike the predetermined depth of geothermal drilling and the broad reach of blast-hole drilling, water well drilling requires a certain amount of hands-on skill, local knowledge and finesse to determine the correct depth. But that comes with its own challenges – from […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment has a long-standing tradition of employee dedication. Like with many staffers who have been with the company for a long time, SIMCO considers all who work here part of an extended family. In November, one of the SIMCO family, Gary Arnold, will be hanging up his rig-building gear after almost three decades […]
Accidents can happen in any workplace. But accidents on a drill site can easily result in an employee injury or even death. Drilling crews are trained on safety measures, but is an attitude of safety promoted beyond that? Carelessness, taking shortcuts, and ignoring rules are frequent causes of accidents on a job site. Little things […]
The NGWA Groundwater Week tradeshow is an event that the SIMCO team looks forward to all year, and 2020 has been no different. But, with COVID safety restrictions in Las Vegas and across Nevada, organizers had to get creative to ensure they could still provide the same engagement and camaraderie to the groundwater and drilling […]
The 2800 model drill rig was added to the SIMCO product line back in 1976. With two versions available at that time, one for auger drilling and another for wet rotary drilling, they both came with some common features – an 11’ stroke mast for 10’ tools, variable speed drill operation, hydrostatic top drive, hydraulic […]
In a previous article, we discussed the advantages of in/out, side-to-side, and wiggle tail slide bases for positioning your rig prior to drilling. Any of these can help the crew re-align the drill head with tools in the hole, or reposition the drill over multiple drill spots. But another benefit to keep in mind with […]
As we approach SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc.’s 50th Anniversary, the SIMCO team has been reflecting on past and present drilling rig customers and the work that went into making them successful. More than making a hole in the ground, each drilling pro sees a challenge that needs to be answered, and each one answers with […]
In this installment of the SIMCO safety series, we’ll be covering steps to take before rig-up and drilling can begin to keep your crew and equipment safe on the job. While knowing your immediate surroundings is imperative for drilling operation safety, it’s even more important to prepare before even arriving on-site. Proper location inspections and […]
It doesn’t matter if your specialty is water well drilling, taking geotechnical soil samples, pavement test core drilling, or geothermal drilling, purchasing SIMCO Drilling Equipment is an excellent return on investment for any business. Now is the time to take advantage of updating your fleet with a used SIMCO rig or refurbishing the SIMCO rig […]
As seen in your most trusted publications such as World Wide Drilling Resource, Water Well Journal, National Driller, Drill Bits Magazine, and Geodrilling International, the reliable, easy to operate, and low-cost to maintain SIMCO 2400 just got better! When cost effective auger drilling and soil sampling are needed to be done in hard-to-access locations, this […]
It’s easy to fall into a rut and get out of the habit of checking the small safety details every day. Unfortunately, failing to check the load on your truck can cause a number of serious problems including property damage, severe injuries, or death. That’s why it’s important to perform a quick check of cargo […]
One of the benefits of working with SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc., is the fact that we are always improving and innovating our drilling rig options. One feature available for most of our drilling rigs is the In-Out slide base and / or Side-to-side slide base. Adding this option to a SIMCO 2400 or 2800, gives […]
