Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

PipeWorks expanded its presence in the Horizontal Directional Drilling market with the purchase of a Vermeer Large Navigator II Drill in 2007, one of the largest locally owned mid-sized machines of this type to operate in New Zealand.

The drill is capable of installing pipes between 150mm and one metre in diameter over distances of up to one kilometre, depending on the diameter/length ratio.

Together with the drilling rig PipeWorks owns the latest mobile mud processing plant and a mobile desander unit that can process 750 litres per minute. The drilling team has been equipped with the latest computer-aided planning software and sensitive steering equipment and has been very successful to date, performing some very complex drilling projects.

PipeWorks has access to the most experienced HDD knowledge in New Zealand. Our working relationship with Professor Sam Ariaratnam of Arizona State University allows PipeWorks to offer advice on complex drilling methodologies.

For examples of HDD projects click here

For more information on the Vermeer Horizontal Directional Drill, click here (PDF 331 KB) or call now on 0800 100316, email  PipeWorks Customer Services