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Directional drilling transmitters are electronic devices placed immediately behind the cutting head on your directional drilling machine. Transmitters are important because they send signals to the surface which are read by the receiver and sent to the directional drill operator. Without the appropriate transmitters, you are working blindly. Our transmitters at DigiPro HDD provide information on depth, pitch, roll, and temperature. Using this information allows for a more precise and efficient drilling. The transmitters in our shop differ in frequency and compatibility. Be sure you are getting the right transmitter for the right job and system. If you are unsure...

  While the maximum distance reached underground via directional drilling is over 10 km, our directional drilling transmitters are built for pipe lining and utilities that reach between 30 to 85 ft underground.  Directional Drilling is an effective method of putting in pipe and connecting utilities without disrupting anything above ground. Using our directional drilling transmitters you can establish an effective bore path, avoid existing utilities, and choose location of entry and exit pits. Once the operator is drilling, a crew member using a handheld can track the drill head to determine the exact position and depth of the drill...

Horizontal Directional Drilling is the primary trenchless construction method for installing underground utilities in the United States. By using electronic tracking and guidance systems, HDD units can install underground pip and cable just about anywhere necessary. Why HDD Transmitters For Tracking Inside the drilling head, there's a small cylindrical radio transmitter that signals to a crew member the current location of the drill head to allow guided drilling underneath the ground while the horizontal drilling team is on the ground. The drill operator using the signals that are transmitted can then direct the drill to make shifts and adjust the...