Maintain Drill String for Optimum Uptime

摘要

One of the most effective ways of reducing downtime on projects using compact and medium-sized horizontal directional drilling (HDD) units is to properly maintain drill-string components - drill pipe, connectors, transmitter housings, drill bits and backreamers. Because of the nature of the HDD process, many preventive-maintenance procedures for the drill string can be performed on the jobsite.