HDD is easy to understand. Existing underground infrastructure is located. A drill rig rotates a drill string and drives it through the subsurface. This drill string consists of drill rods and a cutting head. Some method of tracking the string is used, either a stringline back to the surface or an employee with a locator walking over the bore path.

Steering is enabled by the cutting head. When the string emerges at the predetermined exit point, a backreamer is pulled back through to enlarge the initial hole if necessary. Pipe or other product is pulled through the resulting bore. Drilling fluids lubricate the parts, cool the cutting head, remove drilling spoils and stabilize the bore. Entry and exit locations are restored to their original condition to complete the process.

Directional boring offers the lowest possible impact on the surrounding vicinity for placing underground products. Directional boring also offers a decreased disturbance on the environment and is suitable for a wide range of soil conditions and projects, including roads, landscapes, and river crossings. This is a signature benefit of directional boring and horizontal directional drilling, as this allows for pipes, cables, or conduits to be placed in otherwise tricky or hard-to-reach areas.
No matter the case, directional boring offers a hassle-free approach to underground pipe, cable, or conduit installation. With its low cost and minimal environmental impact, directional boring is highly preferred over trenching or open-cut installations – which can be time, labor, and resource-intensive.

Consider directional boring or horizontal directional drilling for your next installation project to minimize the amount of surface damage at the project location, as well as interruption to both the public and your company.

• Deeper installation

• Directional and curved capabilities

• Less traffic disruption

• Longer installation distances

• Lower cost

• Safer for the environment

• Shorter project completion times