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How To Drill Rock: Best Practice

16/09/2021

A range of auger variants may be used to drill through rock. If your project requires rock drilling, Tebco Australian rock augers can save you time and trouble at your site. With rotating pick teeth which maximise the penetrative capacity of the drill, they are useful for shattering and excavating strong…

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Rock Auger Teeth: Quality Comes First

13/08/2021

Rock auger teeth are some of the most critical components of drilling equipment used in excavating rock and in foundation drilling. Most rock auger teeth can withstand the toughest conditions due to their high wear resistance. This is the reason most engineers choose rock auger teeth for tough ground conditions. High…

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Boring Auger Safety Preparation Checklist

07/07/2021

When using augers for boring, there are certain steps that must be taken prior to drilling to ensure safety compliance at your site. By following this boring auger safety preparation checklist you ensure hazards are removed, allowing your project to finish on-time and to budget. The checklist assumes all relevant permits…

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Clay Drilling Techniques: Best Practice

12/06/2021

Drilling in clay is a vastly different experience to drilling in dirt or rock. If you have drilled in clay before you may have observed the cuttings beginning to swell and the borehole constricting as a result. This is because when clay is exposed to water or bentonite drilling fluid, its…

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What Is A Bore Casing? How Is It Used?  

28/05/2021

Steel and concrete casing and liners are drilling equipment that play a crucial role in the construction of drilled shafts. Casings are tubes that are usually made of steel, concrete or PVC. Liners are most often made from rolled metal plate, but are sometimes made from plastic or pressed fibers. Casings…

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How To Select The Right Auger Bit For Your Job

21/04/2021

In the world of construction it can often be a complex task choosing the right equipment to use for your project. There are constantly new pieces of machinery available to buy, new processes demanded by engineers and new possibilities available as work commences in new locations. All of these innovations require…

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