Small Footprint drilling

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SMALL DIAMETER DRILLING

As specialists in small footprint drilling, we utilise mini-horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for small pipe diameter projects, employing smart mini HDD solutions for our customers if needed.

Horizontal Directional Drilling is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for many underground installation pipework projects. Instead of digging trenches to lay pipes, ducts or cables, EPS Trenchless Installations routinely use HDD (or mini HDD).This method involves drilling a pilot borehole along a predetermined path. The bore is then enlarged following the path set by the pilot bore and the product pipe is pulled through behind this.

HAVING COMPLETED PROJECTS ON ROADS, MOTORWAYS, RAILWAYS, RIVERS, CANALS, SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (SSSI’S), MILITARY BASES, NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AND SPORTING VENUES, EPS TRENCHLESS INSTALLATIONS HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN A RANGE OF UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION PROJECTS USING VARIOUS TECHNIQUES — INCLUDING SMALL DIAMETER DRILLING AND MINI HDD SOLUTIONS.

Installation sizes and rates

Pipe sizes typically range from 1-10 inches (25-225 mm) with distances over 300ft (100m) installed at once. Mini-horizontal directional drilling, or micro-drilling as it’s also known, uses a small footprint with no need for deep excavations and is effective on various ground types.

This method of minimal impact drilling is ideal for the installation of pumped sewer, water mains, oil, and gas lines, as well as cables and ducts — running under roads, railways, waterways, other existing structures, and congested or environmentally sensitive areas.

INSTALLATION RATES

METRES/DAY *
1
(*dependent on diameter & ground conditions)

distances

METRE PIPE LENGTHS *
1
(*subject to pipe size & ground conditions)

ACCURACY

+/- mm *
1
(*precision drilling dependent on ground conditions)

SMALL FOOTPRINT DRILLING PROCESS

1. SURVEYING

Using industry-leading technology, we will undertake a site visit to carry out a geological survey of the ground where your small footprint drilling project is proposed.

2. PLANNING

From conception to completion, EPS will work in partnership with you, planning and advising on the best way to complete your compact drilling project.

3. DRILLING

From start to finish, the small footprint drilling process will be handled professionally and diligently by our fully qualified mini HDD engineers.

4. COMPLETION

On successful completion of your mini-horizontal directional drilling works, we will leave the site clean and clear, leaving you to benefit from your new underground pipework installation.