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In the dynamic world of horizontal directional drilling (HDD), equipment choices significantly impact project outcomes and budgets. One critical decision for contractors and businesses is whether to invest in new or refurbished HDD equipment. This article delves into the cost-benefit analysis of refurbished HDD equipment, comparing it with new alternatives, and underscores the value that refurbished products, like those offered by Cortek Power, bring to the table. The Cost Aspect: New vs. Refurbished Initial Investment: New HDD equipment, such as state-of-the-art Digitrak transmitters, come with the allure of the latest technology but at a premium cost. In contrast, refurbished equipment...

Horizontal Directional Drilling is one of the newest innovations for drilling and laying pipelines or utility lines. Though it has many amazing uses, it also comes with a hefty price tag to operate. With top end technology you run into a few problems that plague the practice of HDD. From finding the right strength transmitters to being able to afford them in the first place, keeping your drilling business on track can take a toll on the nerves.  Luckily, the advancement in technology also means advancement in repair and refurbish. You can now find working and reliable DigiTrak transmitters from...

Horizontal Directional Drilling (or HDD) is a construction technique that is used to create a tunnel into the earth and under waterways to allow for pipelines or other utilities to be laid. This is in the stead of trench drilling, where you dig a narrow trench that varies in depth. Though HDD is a relatively new technology, it is a fast growing construction technique being picked up by most construction companies. This is in part due to HDD being much cheaper than the traditional trench drilling as well as being faster.  Why Is HDD Used In Construction? Construction businesses can...

HDD can be a long and complicated process. Any forman or engineer will tell you, the amount of equipment needed on hand at any given moment is astronomical. The problem with a lot of the more detrimental equipment is: If it breaks, we sit.  Lost time on a job site for any type of drilling means big bucks. Not only are you responsible for the time loss, you also have to take into account the extra man hours you have to pay for. When it comes to the Receivers for your transmitters behind your drill head, one fumble can turn...

When you're working with underground drilling, there are an abundance of variables you will need to look into. Between the pre-site planning and Geotechnical reports and setting up the proper equipment needed, the one thing that tends to get in your way is the Active and Passive Interference with your DigiTrak Transmitter, Ditch Witch snode, and Subsite snode. One of the most important devices you need on a HDD worksite is a working Transmitter. This transmitter emits a magnetic field directly behind the cutting head that is read by the receiver at the ground surface. Like all other transmitters, other...