Join SIMCO Drilling Equipment for a day of water well drilling demonstrations, a facility tour, classes, and a chance to earn Continuing Education Units! SIMCO has a limited number of spots available for the SIMCO Drilling Field Day being held on July 10, 2019, on location in Osceola, Iowa. Each attendee can earn up to […]
Controlling the proper direction of energy is the best way to maximize your water well drilling capabilities. More pumping energy is required for larger boreholes if you want to drill and clean the borehole most efficiently and effectively. Is your rig fitted with equipment that has the necessary power for creating proper uphole velocity during […]
Many in skilled professions, including the drilling industry, go into business for themselves. They are knowledgeable, reliable, and do excellent work. But many of them still fail. What are they doing wrong? The “business” side of the drilling business tends to trip up many entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to accounts receivable. No one likes […]
The snow has finally stopped and spring is on the horizon. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the calm before the production storm and make sure your rigs are ready when your customers start calling. At SIMCO, we have the expertise and hardware necessary for maintaining your drilling rigs. Here are some […]
The quality and reliability of SIMCO Drilling equipment is known around the world. One location that has benefitted from the SIMCO 2800 drilling rig is the Western Africa country of Ghana through the work of Lifetime Wells International. Purchased in 2016, the sturdy and compact 2800 model has been a blessing for LWI’s humanitarian efforts. […]
Geotechnical drilling poses unique 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 rigs to meet and exceed your geotechnical drilling needs. What makes SIMCO’s geotechnical drills stand out above other manufacturers? We beat the industry standard […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment is known and used all around the world. The experience and expertise of the SIMCO team has built a respected reputation within the drilling industry. Recently, Darren Swolley was interviewed by Australasian Drilling Magazine. In addition to auger drilling and soil sampling, many drillers are trending toward doing more wet rotary drilling. […]
Damaged equipment and serious burns are the least of the possible results when a drilling rig comes in contact with live power lines. Earlier this year, two men died when their drilling rig hit an overhead powerline during soil sample collection. Does your drilling crew know how to prevent electrocutions from contact with overhead power […]
When companies outgrow their SIMCO rigs, those drilling systems can become the perfect investment for someone else. That’s why SIMCO offers used equipment that is thoroughly inspected and tested to provide a cost-effective option to our customers. Whether you are new to the drilling industry or a tried-and-true veteran expanding your business, investing in a […]
SIMCO drilling rigs are used around the world by a variety of industries. With the capability for soil exploration, water well drilling, core sampling and many other applications, it’s no surprise the oil and gas industry relies on SIMCO rigs, too. Guidelines and regulations were put in place in 1991 after several fatalities caused by […]
For the SIMCO sales team, their work doesn’t end with the sale of a drilling rig. One of the things that sets SIMCO apart from the competition is the outstanding customer service that goes on long after the purchase is complete. The sales process for SIMCO always puts the customer first. A member of the […]
In rotary drilling, the more efficiently you move your fluid from the pump through the bit, the more efficiently you can move the cuttings out of the hole and make more progress in less time. The SIMCO PDQ drill pipe outshines the competition through superior engineering, no matter if you are working on geothermal, water […]
