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Choosing the right drilling rig

A drilling rig is a type of construction equipment used to make holes in the earth’s
surface. They can vary considerably in size: they can be massive structures or light
enough to be moved manually by a single person.
Drilling rigs can take samples from mineral deposits as well as test the physical
properties of rocks, soil and groundwater. They can also be used for underground
installations: tunnels, shafts or pipes.

Rotary drilling: This type of drilling digs a hole by grinding the rock with a tool under the
effect of weight and rotation. The cuttings are brought to the surface under the pressure of a
drilling fluid that is injected into the drill string. Drilling fluid also helps consolidate the walls of
the borehole, so it is not necessary to case it as the operation progresses.
 What type of drilling rig should you choose?

Hydra drilling rig

There are two main types of drilling rigs: autonomous crawlers and truck or
trailer-mounted.
o You will need to choose a crawler if it needs to move at a low
speed over unlevel areas or on very loose ground. The stability of the
drilling rig depends on the surface area of the tracks. As such, the wider the
tracks, the more stable the drilling rig will be. However, wide tracks will
tend to wear out more quickly and break down the ground when moving,
especially when turning. The travel speed of a crawler drilling rig is about 4
km/h. They are therefore better adapted for work that requires little travel.
o Truck or trailer-mounted drilling rigs are not autonomous in terms of
movement or their energy source, which may come from the transport truck or
an independent generator. However, they are much cheaper than crawler
drilling rigs.