Drilling rigs and using drones with them can be a huge advantage. At SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. we sometimes use drones to take pictures of our drilling rigs. The photos and video you can get with drones is amazing. We have used them to take video of our drilling rigs drilling water wells, geothermal boreholes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Versatility and reliability are essential when it comes to drilling, and SIMCO’s 2800 drilling rig has been held as the standard in the drilling industry for years. Rugged and compact, this tough geotechnical drilling rig’s variable speed drill head is just one of the superstar components of the 2800. It gives you torque when you […]
WorldWide Drilling Resource is moving forward with plans for their First Annual WorldWide DownHome DrillFest in Branson Missouri at the end of October. Looking forward to a full schedule of exciting and informative events, the team from SIMCO Drilling Equipment will be in attendance. The fun kicks into gear on Wednesday, October 28th, with a […]
In rotary drilling, efficiency all comes back to moving the cuttings out of the hole efficiently. The more efficiently you can move the cuttings out of the hole, the more drilling progress your team can make in less time, whether for water well, geothermal, or geotechnical drilling. The US made SIMCO PDQ drill pipe outshines […]
WARNING! Buying the wrong filter can void your warranty and damage the hydraulic system on your drill rig. The right oil filter in your drill rigs hydraulic system can mean the difference between protecting your drilling investment and losing time and money to costly drill rig repairs. By using the right oil filter for your […]
An earlier SIMCO article talked about expert advice on growth during rough times and the idea of “spending against the wind.” Whether you are looking at a peak or a trough in your own drilling business, we want to know how you’re planning on spending your money in the next fiscal year. No matter if […]
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 […]
There is still time to register for the SIMCO Field Day and earn up to 6 Iowa DNR-Iowa Well Contractors CEUs! Join the SIMCO team and Worldwide Drilling Resource on July 10, 2019, on location in Osceola, Iowa. This one-day event offers three classes in the morning and a full afternoon of drilling demonstrations, weather […]
