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Permalink to Water Well Development – Tips to Avoid Well Failure

Water Well Development – Tips to Avoid Well Failure

Inadequate well development is one of the biggest problems facing the water well drilling industry. Whether it’s outright well failure or that the well isn’t performing to expectations, the cause can often be traced back to problems during well development. Here are some problems to watch for: Insufficient Time: if significant amounts of mud are […]

Permalink to In The Field – Hydraulic Fracturing Facts

In The Field – Hydraulic Fracturing Facts

As the practice of hydraulic fracturing has become more prevalent, so have concerns about the safety of the practice as it applies to water wells and water well drilling. This method of drilling is used to extract natural gas and oil that lies several miles under the surface of the earth. Through hydraulic fracturing, oil […]

Permalink to Protecting Yourself and Your Business From Water Well Failure

Protecting Yourself and Your Business From Water Well Failure

Creating a water well isn’t as simple as drilling a hole until you reach water. Many factors go into building a successful water well and, unfortunately, there are some common themes that lead to water well failures, with design and construction at the top of the list. Here are six prominent areas of concern that […]

Permalink to Another Successful Delivery & Orientation for the SIMCO 2800

Another Successful Delivery & Orientation for the SIMCO 2800

The drilling crews of Bee Cave Drilling of Dripping Springs, Texas are all set to start pulling the levers on their new SIMCO 2800 wet rotary rig. Check out a couple shots of the team working through orientation on their new SIMCO 2800: (Click the images to view larger.) The team at SIMCO delivered the […]

Permalink to Proper Care & Support for Your Tier IV Engine

Proper Care & Support for Your Tier IV Engine

The Tier IV engine, the powerhouse for big rigs that was born of regulations to curb greenhouse emissions nearly a decade ago, has become the standard in the well drilling industry. It is a staple at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, INC., and is built right on site for all our custom-ordered equipment. The Tier IV engine […]

Permalink to SIMCO 2400 Adds Automatic Hammer for Even More Versatility

SIMCO 2400 Adds Automatic Hammer for Even More Versatility

The SIMCO 2400 geotechnical drill rig is one of the most reliable in the SIMCO line up. It’s robust, portable, and powerful enough to make quick work of any project. And now we’ve made it even better by pairing it with a CME Automatic SPT hammer. Since its introduction in 1971, the all-hydraulic SIMCO 2400 […]

Permalink to USED 2009 SIMCO 7000 REFURBISHED AND READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

USED 2009 SIMCO 7000 REFURBISHED AND READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

The quality and reliability of SIMCO drilling equipment allows businesses to grow their fleets and expand their capabilities without a lot of up-front capital. This 2009 SIMCO 7000 is the perfect powerhouse to boost your business to the next level. With low hours and mileage, you can build up your fleet and add a powerful […]

Permalink to Grow Your Business and Stretch Your Bottom Line Through Tax Breaks

Grow Your Business and Stretch Your Bottom Line Through Tax Breaks

The beginning of 2019 saw the implementation of new business deduction rules put in place by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While some of these new rules can hurt drilling-related businesses, there are several ways to stretch your capital and save through business growth. Drilling businesses have a lot of up-front costs to […]

Permalink to SIMCO 7000 Drilling System is Ideal for Your Water Well Drilling Needs

SIMCO 7000 Drilling System is Ideal for Your Water Well Drilling Needs

When you need power for water well drilling, the SIMCO 7000 is the system to get the job done. With the ability to tailor componentry to your specific needs, SIMCO has been a leader in the drilling industry for decades. Since water well drilling isn’t a one-size-fits-all operation, the components of your drilling rig shouldn’t […]

Permalink to Drilling Season is Upon Us. Now’s the Time to Service Your Drilling Rigs

Drilling Season is Upon Us. Now’s the Time to Service Your Drilling Rigs

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 […]

Permalink to SIMCO Rigs Make Life-Changing Impact in Ghana

SIMCO Rigs Make Life-Changing Impact in Ghana

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. […]

Permalink to Can Your Old Drilling Equipment Keep Up with Growth in the Drilling Industry?

Can Your Old Drilling Equipment Keep Up with Growth in the Drilling Industry?

As we head into the busy season for water well drilling, geotechnical sampling, and geothermal drilling, it’s important to make sure your business and your equipment are up to the task. Every year there is more and more work available and the businesses that are flush with work are the ones who understand it’s all […]