Mike Abbott, a long-time SIMCO employee has moved out of production and into the SIMCO parts and service department. Mike has worked at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. for over 18 years. Prior to joining the SIMCO team, Mike owned his own tractor repair business working on a variety of diesel engines and hydraulics. Over the […]
Every drill job is different and has its own challenges. But whether you are working on geothermal, water well or geotechnical drilling, nothing compares to the SIMCO PDQ drill rod used especially when used with the SIMCO Drill Rigs. The SIMCO PDQ rod is made of an alloy steel that allowed a reduction in the mid […]
When you are investing in drilling equipment, you want to know that your purchase will stand the test of time and will be an asset to your business. The quality of your equipment can make or break your business. If your rig is constantly breaking down or causing slowdowns in the field, clients might not […]
Geotechnical, geothermal, and environmental drilling all pose unique drilling challenges that need to be conquered to get the job done. SIMCO Drilling Equipment understands these challenges and has spent the last 50 years engineering the best drilling rigs to meet and beat them. SIMCO engineers pride themselves on creating user-friendly controls. Just a couple of […]
Performing proper maintenance on your drill rig throughout the year is essential, including the hydraulic system. While the hydraulic system does not typically come in direct contact with the drilling surface or experience the kind of dirt and moisture exposure as the rest of the drill, there are specific ways to care for your drill rig […]
Did you know that your drilling rigs’ hydraulic pumps could be starved because of the restricted flow in your hydraulic system caused by your oil filter? Many people think a filter is a filter, but that is not the case. Each piece of hydraulic equipment requires a different type of filter – whether it is […]
