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 […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment owners can now connect and talk all things drilling, rigs, and SIMCO through the new owners-only Facebook page. During conversations with a customer who drills in Haiti, the idea to connect owners around the world was presented. A central location for SIMCO drill rig owners to talk about their equipment, their current […]
The team at SIMCO delivered a new, custom-built drilling rig to an engineering and consulting firm in Texas, one of more than a dozen SIMCO drilling rigs purchased to date. Intertek-PSI took possession of their new 2800 geotechnical/environmental drilling rig last week in Houston. Focusing on such services as geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and soil […]
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 […]
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 […]
When the drilling team at Ballard Water Well in Willis, Texas took possession of their new SIMCO 7000 water well drilling rig, they knew they were getting more than other manufacturers could offer. After months of research and discussion of options with the SIMCO sales team, they had the confidence that their new 7000 would […]
Water well drilling is as much an art as it is a science. Unlike the predetermined depth of geothermal drilling and the broad reach of blast-hole drilling, water well drilling requires a certain amount of hands-on skill, local knowledge and finesse to determine the correct depth. But that comes with its own challenges – from […]
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 […]
It’s easy to fall into a rut and get out of the habit of checking the small safety details every day. Unfortunately, failing to check the load on your truck can cause a number of serious problems including property damage, severe injuries, or death. That’s why it’s important to perform a quick check of cargo […]
