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Permalink to LOOKING FOR A USED DRILL RIG FOR SALE

LOOKING FOR A USED DRILL RIG FOR SALE

  So you are looking for a used drill rig? With shortages on what seems like everything from RV antifreeze to trucks, drilling equipment is no exception. Every well driller we talk to is seemingly busier than ever and can’t keep up with the demand to drill water wells. Currently drill rig orders are extended […]

Permalink to SIMCO Safety Series – The Basics of Hand Tools

SIMCO Safety Series – The Basics of Hand Tools

Hand tools make many jobs performed around the drill rig or in the shop possible. How often do you stop and think about potential hazards surrounding various hand tools? They may be simple, but they still can cause injury requiring first aid or even a trip to the emergency room. Here are some tips to […]

Permalink to SIMCO Success and Sales In Myrtle Beach

SIMCO Success and Sales In Myrtle Beach

The SIMCO Drilling Equipment sales team recently attended the South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and declared it a huge success! After a year of social distancing and virtual conferences, the team was thrilled at being able to talk shop with other industry leaders and to display their 2800 PTO water […]

Permalink to In-House Drilling – The SIMCO 2400 Perfect Rig for Better Control

In-House Drilling – The SIMCO 2400 Perfect Rig for Better Control

The SIMCO team took a recent trip to deliver a new 2400 drilling rig to Fargo Consultants, Inc., a geotechnical engineering firm in Dallas, Texas. More and more frequently, engineering firms are taking control of their scheduling capabilities by bringing drilling services in-house. The 2400’s geotechnical drilling skillset makes it the perfect choice for engineering […]

Permalink to SIMCO Safety Series: Avoid These Hazards of Rig Repair

SIMCO Safety Series: Avoid These Hazards of Rig Repair

Injuries and accidents can occur on the drilling site, in the equipment shop, or even on the road. One setting that is often overlooked when talking about drilling crew safety is during rig repair. Following are a number of activities that pose potential risk – and how to avoid them and prevent injuries, whether you’re […]

Permalink to SIMCO Safety Series: Watch for Wire Rope Wear Signs

SIMCO Safety Series: Watch for Wire Rope Wear Signs

The drilling industry uses wire ropes for a variety of applications. Whether being used to hoist down-hole tools or to lift loads, wire rope is popular on many drilling sites for its strength and resistance to heat and other environmental damage. The strength of wire rope comes from the unique, layered construction. Wires are twisted […]

Permalink to SIMCO Safety Series: Navigating Severe Weather Dangers

SIMCO Safety Series: Navigating Severe Weather Dangers

Every year, crews all over the country are faced with severe weather conditions such as tornadoes, flash floods, and lightning. Tornadoes, alone, are responsible for taking the lives of roughly 100 people each year. Of course, weather severity varies according to the seasons and location of the drilling site, but spring and summer are typically […]

Permalink to SIMCO 2400-SK-1 – An Evolution of Superior Drilling Rig Engineering

SIMCO 2400-SK-1 – An Evolution of Superior Drilling Rig Engineering

The SIMCO 2400-SK1 has been one of the most popular and versatile drilling rigs in the SIMCO line since early in their 50-year history. Introduced in 1971 shortly after the company opened for business, this tough auger rig was touted as a simple to operate, economical to own, compact and well-engineered piece of equipment. As […]

Permalink to Accessing Clean Water in Africa with SIMCO Drilling Rigs

Accessing Clean Water in Africa with SIMCO Drilling Rigs

The quality and reliability of SIMCO drilling equipment is well-known around the world. After fifty years of manufacturing water well, geothermal, geotechnical, and environmental drilling systems, SIMCO equipment is working on every continent in the world. The rugged maneuverability of the SIMCO 2800 makes it the perfect choice for the Mali Well Project as they […]

Permalink to SIMCO 2800 PTO Means High Torque, Low RPM Power

SIMCO 2800 PTO Means High Torque, Low RPM Power

The SIMCO team recently delivered a new 2800 PTO Drive Geotechnical drill rig to Fresno, California. Set up for high torque rotary auger drilling, the advantages of this configuration are perfect for use in California and other environmentally-conscious locations. The PTO-driven rig is mounted on and powered by the Ram 5500 Diesel Engine, creating a […]

Permalink to Quality Drilling Equipment Keeps SIMCO Top of the Game

Quality Drilling Equipment Keeps SIMCO Top of the Game

Since 1969, SIMCO Drilling Equipment has been fabricating and developing some of the best drills in the industry from their state of the art manufacturing facility in Osceola, Iowa.  Providing the tools for an assortment of drilling needs including water well, environmental, geothermal, geotechnical, construction and exploration, SIMCO drills are used all over the world, […]

Permalink to SIMCO 255 PTC Features Beat the Rest

SIMCO 255 PTC Features Beat the Rest

A recent parts purchase from the SIMCO service department resulted in a proud revelation. The long-time client had said that his company had sold all their drilling rigs and switched to outsourcing pavement coring jobs. But that wasn’t the full story: the company sold all their drilling equipment except their two SIMCO rigs that they […]