What are we talking about in this guide? :

• The 4 basic types of ground conditions
• The 4 basic types of HDD Back Reamer
• Advantage and disadvantage of each type of HDD Back Reamer
• Selecting the right swivel to avoid Jack Knifing
• Know your machine connection
• The important role of the drilling fluid

Directional drilling is not an exact science and if the ground conditions are OK, a successful bore is usually not so hard to achieve. However as most drillers know, easy and consistent ground conditions are not the norm, and every bore can throw up a different set of challenges.

Having the right combination of reamer, swivel and drilling fluid will greatly increase the chance of a successful outcome.