Equipment

From excavation to pipe inspection, a huge variety of equipment and tools are used in trenchless construction. Learn about the tools, what they do and how to use them.

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Many trenchless drilling projects utilize reamers to help enlarge the pilot borehole. With proper reamer and fluid use, this method can...

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Why is mud recycling an important part of an HDD project? The major benefits are keeping costs down in a variety of ways and reducing...

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Each of the components of a drill rig must be considered individually in order to maintain it. Rigs, rods, bits and back reamers, fluid...

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When planning a hydrovac excavation, it's important to keep safety top of mind. Here are the top five things you need to know.

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The planning of a trenchless project is similar to that of conventional projects, taking into account geotechnical investigation, project...

Right Drill Bit for Ground Conditions Right Drill Bit for Ground Conditions Right Drill Bit for Ground Conditions Right Drill Bit for Ground Conditions


Depending on the soil structure, a geological investigation provides information on which drill bits should be used for drilling in soft,...

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Guided boring machine maintenance requires keeping all fluid levels on the equipment full. Inspecting and washing drilling mud and other...

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What does a mud engineer do, what is their training and why is it such an important job on trenchless construction sites?

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What a geotechnical engineer does, what it takes to become one and everything else you need to know about this dynamic role.

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Take this quick quiz to help you gauge your understanding of robots, and learn some finer details with which you can test your coworker’s...

5 Ways to Mitigate Emission Impact from Trenchless Construction Projects 5 Ways to Mitigate Emission Impact from Trenchless Construction Projects 5 Ways to Mitigate Emission Impact from Trenchless Construction Projects 5 Ways to Mitigate Emission Impact from Trenchless Construction Projects


Learn what new strategies are being developed to improve the carbon emission performance in the construction industry.

Blowout Preventer’s (BOP) and Its Importance in Environmental Safety Blowout Preventer’s (BOP) and Its Importance in Environmental Safety Blowout Preventer’s (BOP) and Its Importance in Environmental Safety Blowout Preventer’s (BOP) and Its Importance in Environmental Safety


The Deepwater Horizon incident at Macondo in the Gulf of Mexico that took place on April 20th, 2010, had a profound impact on the oil and...

Trenchless Construction Methods Explained: The Pipe Express Trenchless Construction Methods Explained: The Pipe Express Trenchless Construction Methods Explained: The Pipe Express Trenchless Construction Methods Explained: The Pipe Express


Researchers are always striving to find ways to make technology better and more affordable. The the pipe express method combines the...

The Equipment Behind Wastewater Management in Trenchless Technology The Equipment Behind Wastewater Management in Trenchless Technology The Equipment Behind Wastewater Management in Trenchless Technology The Equipment Behind Wastewater Management in Trenchless Technology


Trenchless technology equipment plays an essential role in the maintenance of wastewater management systems. Understanding the different...

The Gas Lift Method Explained: 10 Things You Didn't Know But Should The Gas Lift Method Explained: 10 Things You Didn't Know But Should The Gas Lift Method Explained: 10 Things You Didn't Know But Should The Gas Lift Method Explained: 10 Things You Didn't Know But Should


The gas lift is a method that has been proven over many years of use and is widely accepted in the industry, plus it was developed in order...

NASTT Executive Director Michael Willmets On the Success of NASTT's Annual No-Dig Show NASTT Executive Director Michael Willmets On the Success of NASTT's Annual No-Dig Show NASTT Executive Director Michael Willmets On the Success of NASTT's Annual No-Dig Show NASTT Executive Director Michael Willmets On the Success of NASTT's Annual No-Dig Show


The annual NASTT No-Dig Show is highly regarded as one of the best events for trenchless technology, and trenchless professionals look...

Understanding the Differences Between Pigging and Robotic Pipe Inspection Methods Understanding the Differences Between Pigging and Robotic Pipe Inspection Methods Understanding the Differences Between Pigging and Robotic Pipe Inspection Methods Understanding the Differences Between Pigging and Robotic Pipe Inspection Methods


Pigging and robotic inspection have become important parts of trenchless operations, but before deciding, you need to make cost estimates...

3 Essential Tips for Pressure Testing Your Ground Heat Exchanger System 3 Essential Tips for Pressure Testing Your Ground Heat Exchanger System 3 Essential Tips for Pressure Testing Your Ground Heat Exchanger System 3 Essential Tips for Pressure Testing Your Ground Heat Exchanger System


A successful ground heat exchanger pressure test uses water not air to pressurize the line.

Trenchless Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019 Trenchless Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019 Trenchless Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019 Trenchless Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019


We went to NASTT’s No-Dig Show 2019 to seek out trenchless engineers and underground infrastructure professionals to find out what new...