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 […]
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 […]
The days of throwing a drilling rig on any truck bed, no matter the size, shape, or configuration, are long gone. Domestic and international regulations for emissions and GVWR vary widely. “Higher emissions standards in the United States creates a requirement for clean diesel fuel, which isn’t available in the majority of the rest of […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. is always working hard to meet the needs of our customers and our custom trailers are just one more example of our commitment to drilling excellence. A trailer’s job is more than just a way to move the rig safely from place to place. The compact 3700 trailer is designed to […]
The robust, portable, and powerful SIMCO 2400 geotechnical drill rig is one of the most reliable in the SIMCO arsenal. With the addition of an automatic hammer, we made it more versatile and safer, keeping the all-hydraulic rig at the top of the class. Now we’ve improved it further by building it on remote-controlled tracks. […]
The SIMCO 2400 drilling rig has always been the industry’s best choice for versatility, mobility and economy. This powerful drilling rig is also easy to maintain and simple to operate. The newest version of our 2400 has been combined with the features and options of our other geothermal drills and water well drills to give our […]
