The SIMCO Drilling Equipment sales team is enjoying the ability to attend conferences so much that they’ve added another date and a new opportunity to have your questions answered face-to-face. Come out to the Virginia Water Well Association’s 2021 Fall Field Day for a day of drilling demonstrations and CEU credits. This Field Day will […]
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 […]
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 […]
The sales team at SIMCO Drilling Equipment is ready to meet and greet customers and talk with other industry leaders at upcoming trade shows. After more than a year of social distancing and virtual conferences, the second half of 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting change! South Atlantic Jubilee: This trade show held […]
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 […]
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 […]
After an unusual year of social distancing and virtual meetings, 2021 looks to be a promising change. The sales team at SIMCO Drilling Equipment thrives on meeting customers and exchanging ideas about the engineering process and manufacturing quality that has kept them industry favorites for more than 50 years. Are you looking for your opportunity […]
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 […]
Nearly 50 years ago, SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. produced their first all-hydraulic top head drive system—and a better way to produce an auger-drilled hole faster and more efficiently. Today’s SIMCO is still innovating and producing some of the most reliable and versatile drilling rigs in the industry. The skid-mounted 2400SK was one of only a […]
SIMCO is known for rugged, reliable, long-lasting drilling equipment, and there is no better example than the same SIMCO 2800 water well drilling rig being used over a forty-year water well drilling career. Curtis King, CWD/PI, was the recipient of the NGWA Special Recognition Award and the Life Member award in January. King purchased his […]
