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 […]
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 […]
In rotary drilling, efficiency all comes back to moving the cuttings out of the hole efficiently. The more efficiently you can move the cuttings out of the hole, the more drilling progress your team can make in less time, whether for water well, geothermal, or geotechnical drilling. The US made SIMCO PDQ drill pipe outshines […]
Safety and efficiency are the name of the game at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. That’s why our on-site engineers are always working to create the best drilling rig features – whether for water well drilling, geothermal drilling or geotechnical drilling. One of the most impressive features SIMCO offers is the 2-phase, hydraulic, swinging jib winch […]
Drilling sites, whether geotechnical, geothermal, or water well drilling, pose many hazards to the onsite crew. Lost-time injuries are costly to both the employee and the employer, and hand and finger injuries top the list of LTIs in any division of the drilling industry. Being careless, nonchalant, or uneducated about the things that could go […]
All industries face peaks and troughs and drilling is no different. Geothermal rode high for a while but is no longer in high demand, while Geotech services are seeing steady growth. How can drilling contractors and other small businesses in the industry continue to grow during rough years? Famed British economist John Maynard Keynes advised […]
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 […]
SIMCO’s 2800 PTO water well drilling rig offers more than 30 years of proven excellence. Its big rig power in a compact package allows you to get in, get down, and get done, raising your productivity. Field proven and driller tested, the features of this workhorse keep it at the top of the game. […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment has been improving quality and technology in drilling rig manufacturing for more than 50 years, continuing to grow every year. Our engineers keep on creating the best rigs to tackle the toughest jobs, in the worst conditions, efficiently and consistently. The 7000 Drill Rig is the perfect example of the quality performance […]
Every drilling situation is different: different uses, needs, locations. Your organization’s drilling goals are unique and no two environments are the same. That’s why every SIMCO drilling system is built to order. Whether your organization is focusing on water well drilling, soil sampling, or pavement core drilling, we can build the perfect SIMCO drilling system […]
As the ideal geothermal and water well drilling workhorse, the SIMCO 7000 will get the job done. Drilling in nearly any soil type is what the 7000 does best. But with the SIMCO 7000’s hydraulic rod handling table that now comes standard on all 7000s, you’ll save time and keep your crew safer on site. […]
