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It is extremely important that the drilling rig works on the site without interruption and problems. The drilling rig’s operational condition is ensured by its daily inspection, which can now be done effortlessly with the GMTracker data-logger.
During the rig’s daily condition check, its structures and the amount of liquids are reviewed, and the operation of its warning and alarm devices is verified. The daily inspection is aimed at ensuring the operational safety and uninterrupted operation of the machine.
Carrying out the daily inspection has now been made extremely easy, as it can be done completely electronically with the help of the GMTracker data-logger. Possible fault findings can be saved in the form of pictures and comments via the data-logger to the GMCloud cloud service, which immediately transmits information about repair needs to the party responsible for the repair.
GMTracker saves the entire inspection history of the machine as uniform documentation. If necessary, it is possible to modify the inspection forms according to the customer’s needs.
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CPTu analytics
CPTu testing has been added as an investigation method to the GMTracker data-logger. This new feature makes GMTracker a perfect tool for producing high-quality data from all the most common ground investigation methods.
Geomachine has now added also CPTu testing to the GMTracker data-logger. CPTu drilling analytics is produced with Geotech Nova CPTu equipment, which works reliably in various research environments. During the investigations, the equipment provides information on, for example, tip resistance, casing friction, pore pressure, drilling angle and, as an option, also the temperature of the research environment. The real-time data transfer feature enables the driller to know what is happening below the surface at all times as the work progresses.
This additional feature makes the driller’s working day even smoother, more efficient and more productive, as all investigation methods can now be conveniently analyzed with the same data-logger.
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Kenneth Reiersen
Norwegian Kenneth Reiersen has had a long career in soil investigation. As a work partner, Kenneth has almost always had Geomachine and recently it became very close to him. Literally.
My career in geotechnical soil investigation started in 2008. After that, my employers have been Statens Vegvesen, Norconsult AS and right now Mesta AS,” Kenneth Reiersen begins. “To date, I have gained 15 years of work experience in the field.”
For most of his career, Kenneth has worked with Geomachine’s geotechnical drilling rigs. So far, the drilling rig models GM85, GM100, GM200 and GM8 have become familiar to him. “I also have experience with other drilling rig brand, but Geomachine has become my absolute favorite over the years. I consider Geomachine’s off-road capability to be the most important feature that makes my work more efficient. Thanks to the solid structure, stability and strength of the rigs, they are reliable in all kinds of conditions, even in very challenging ones. You can easily work with them, for example, in deep snow or on steep slopes.”
According to Kenneth, Geomachine’s drilling rigs and the company’s operating methods also have other winning features. “One of the finest technical innovations that concretely enhances soil investigation procedure is the machine’s double rod lock feature. Thanks to it, I don’t have to use separate keys to open the bar joints, which improves work safety and simplifies and makes almost all investigation activities more efficient. It’s also great that Geomachine does continuous product development and wants to hear my, the machine user’s, opinions about what kind of development would make the machines even more superior in use.”
GM100 for use straight from the factory
In November 2022, Kenneth received a brand new GM100 drilling rig into use directly from Geomachine’s Tuusula factory. Expectations set for the new machine are high. “I already have experience with the GM100 drilling rig, so I know what to expect. But this is the first time I get to use the machine brand new. I am sure that this new machine of mine will be of the same series as my previous Geomachines. That is, stable, reliable and extremely efficient”.
Kenneth is particularly pleased that his new machine is a GM100 drilling rig. “According to my experience, the GM100 is the most perfect model for use when the same rig has to perform many different tasks.”
Sometimes support may also be needed after the machine has been driven from the factory to the work site. “Geomachine’s Norwegian dealer and service partner PTO Teknikk AS is an invaluable help to me in all my questions related to the use of the machine. They are always ready to help and when maintenance or repair needs arise, they provide service very quickly. Best of all, they are not only my maintenance and service partner, but also constantly teach me new things about the machines.”
Markable brand loyalty
Geomachine has recently become very close to Kenneth, literally. “When my employer Mesta was considering the purchase of our next Geomachine, I decided to do something very special. I told my contact person at PTO Teknikk, Robin Jensen, that I would come to get a Geomachine-themed tattoo if the order came true. And so it turned out. Now I have the Geomachine logo and GM100 rig tattooed on my arm!”.
So who does Kenneth think Geomachine is the best tool for? “In my opinion, Geomachine is the best option for a driller who wants to perform his work with the highest possible quality and cost-effectiveness. I can unreservedly give Geomachine five stars, but a small warning is in order here. These machines might make you really enjoy spending time at work, because thanks to them you might fall in love with your job in a whole new way!”
In Kristiansand, Norway, geotechnical soil investigations were recently carried out with fully electric soil investigation equipment by Multiconsult Norge AS. In these investigations, the drilling rig used an electric battery as its power source, probably for the first time in the world.
-According to our knowledge, this is the first time in the world that a geotechnical drilling rig uses a battery as its energy source. We are very happy to now be able to do soil investigation with this method, as it is emission-free and causes much less noise damage to the environment, says Multiconsult’s head of soil investigation, Vidar Baafjord.
Multiconsult’s geotechnical drilling rig, the GM100GT Hybrid, can be connected directly to the building’s electrical network or an electric battery, and it can also run on bio-based fuel. The drilling rig is therefore practically emission-free and thus now functions as a new standard for construction machinery.
The original article can be found here.
GMTracker
Geomachine is launching a data-logging software innovation which can be used to guide field research and collect and share research findings more intelligently than before. The software is the first of its kind in the world.
“Product development work for the data-logging software started with a real customer need,” says Pasi Majakangas, Geomachine Oy’s Director of Digital Business. “Currently, the biggest challenge in field research is the difficulty of collecting and reporting research findings. The GMTracker software we are launching now is the solution to this problem. It is the first in the world to record, process, visualise and transmit findings on the same device. ”
The first development version will be launched at the end of 2021. It can be conveniently accessed during maintenance on old machines as the new software is already included in the factory settings.
Superior features
GMTracker is a solution for work supervision and data storage of the most common soil investigation methods. “The project can be set up in GMTracker even before work starts, which makes actual field research work easier and more efficient,” says Pasi Majakangas. “The versatile measurement parameters of the software, on the other hand, ensure that nothing important goes unnoticed when drilling begins. Depending on the research method, the data-logger monitors, for example, drilling torque, force, reflection, time, rotation and feed rate, and depth. In addition, it can be used to make observational notes about different soil types and events during the investigation. All in all, the data-logger can be used to collect data in a really versatile way. ”
One of the most welcome features of the data-logger is its versatile reporting capabilities. “The driller can now take notes on the progress of the drilling process effortlessly and in real time. Notebooks are no longer needed, as data can be conveniently stored in GMTracker’s visual interface with the click of a button. ”
Even the finest features are useless if they don’t work in real life. “We recommend the Panasonic FZ-A3 as the software terminal. It is the most durable and reliable tablet terminal on the market. This ensures that the software works in even the most challenging weather conditions, such as extreme temperatures and humidity. The tablet can also be used when wearing work gloves, which is important in a real work situation. ”
Customer feedback as a basis for development work
GMTracker has been introduced to Geomachine’s customers in Finland and Norway during its product development phase. According to Pasi Majakangas, drillers and foremen have been very enthusiastic about the data-logger during the presentation phase. “After trying the device, our customers found it speeds up work. It was also considered important that unnecessary evening work was eliminated due to the data-logger’s reporting capabilities. GMTracker’s visual interface was praised for its clarity, ease of use, and logic. ”
The usability of the tablet terminal in construction site conditions concerned the drillers. “Doubts arose as to whether the device would withstand water splashes and frost, for example, or whether the screen would get scratched when wearing work gloves. The device is extremely weatherproof and we can protect the screen from scratches by covering it with a protective film. ”
According to Pasi Majakangas, customer feedback has been extremely important in the product development work of the device. “In designing the software, we have listened carefully to the wishes and opinions of our customers, as it is the only way to develop a tool that truly serves them. We will also test the next development versions together with our customers.”
The story is just beginning
GMTracker is designed as the first step in soil survey data management. In the future, the data generated can also be used to increase the efficiency of mineral exploration, well-drilling, and piling. According to Pasi Majakangas, however, this is just the beginning. “Our idea is that in the future, GMTracker can be used more extensively in Geomachine’s own as well as third-party machines.”
In the future, GMTracker will include even more superior features. “Next, we will develop a map view as well as monitoring the operation of the research machine. After that, we will add support for new methods of data transfer to the software and further develop work processes. The GMTracker of the future will also have more machine intelligence, data collection, reporting, and analysis capabilities. ”
At first, GMTracker will be used in Finland, but soon after that elsewhere as well. “With regard to soil research, we will expand to Sweden and Norway during 2022. These operators have their own research methods and working conditions. We offer customers in these markets versions of the data-logger tailored to their needs. ”
GMTracker software is Geomachine’s main opening for digital services. “The data-logger is the first member of our intelligent innovation product family. In future, we will also offer our customers other technology solutions that will make their work even more efficient, profitable and, high quality.”
Drillma LDA, OMRA Baltic
Growth is strongly embedded in Geomachine’s business strategy and new markets are constantly being conquered. Professional, high-quality resellers play a key role in internationalisation, and Geomachine is constantly looking to expand its network.
The latest additions to our dealer network are the Portuguese Drillma – Materiais e equipamentos de geotecnia LDA and Lithuanian OMRA Baltic.
Geomachine welcomes new dealers!
Find out more:
www.omrabaltic.lt
www.drillma.pt
SWECO NORGE AS / SWECO FELT NARVIK
Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. As a result, they are able to achieve sustainable construction and functional infrastructure, in addition to enabling the supply of electricity and clean water.
Sweco employs a total of 17,500 people in northern Europe to ensure that the company’s customers receive just the right expertise and know-how for their various projects. Every year, the company is involved in different projects in some 70 countries worldwide.
Sweco’s net sales are around two billion euros, and the company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB.
Sweco established its own ground investigations department on January 2019 under the leadership of two former drilling directors from the Norwegian road administration. The directors have experience of several different types of drilling rigs and have been using the GM8 and ENVI rigs since 2011.
With the help of Sweco Sverige, the field department started operations when it acquired a GM75 rig equipped with ENVI. The lightweight soil investigation rig was an excellent 2012 model but was somewhat outdated and did not have a compressor onboard. In 2020 we decided to purchase a new drilling rig, and acquired a GM100 track-mounted rig with the same sturdy mast the GM8 model has. We chose Geomachine because our drilling managers are familiar with these rigs and the ENVI drilling system
Stig Bjarne Larsen, Director of Drilling Operations
It was important for SWECO FELT NARVIK to acquire a rig that was tried and tested and already familiar to the staff.
The company needed a drilling rig that had been proven in the field and met all requirements. The climate in northern Norway is cold, the terrain is rough and distances to the nearest repair shops are long. Geomachine supplies spare parts quickly and their customer service operates around the clock, every day of the year. Geomachine also has a reliable maintenance representative in Norway – PTO Teknikk based in Oslo.
Read more about the company here.
AFRY / ÅF PÖYRY AB
The story of AFRY began in the Swedish city of Malmö 125 years ago. Today, AFRY employs more than 16,000 devoted experts within the fields of infrastructure, industry and energy, operating across the world to create sustainable solutions for the next generation. AFRY has offices in more than 40 countries and manages projects in more than 100. AFRY currently operates a large number of Geomachine soil investigation rigs in the Nordic countries carrying out operations in geotechnics and rock engineering.
In my opinion, the usability of Geomachine drilling rigs in snow, is considerably better than other brands we have tried. The support received from Geomachine when there is a problem has been excellent, which is why our trust in them is solid. When there is a problem, Geomachine staff are quickly on site to rectify any issues, which is phenomenal service and also a prerequisite for us to operate in the field.
Jörgen Noppa, Team Leader, Field Geotechnics
AFRY field geotechnicians, Evelina Almqvist and Rickard Sundström, are also happy with Geomachine products. Evelina currently operates a GM85 and Rickard a GM8. Both drilling rigs are equipped with the new CAN bus system.
Rickard and Evelina feel the rigs’ top features are their easy operability and the option for all drilling tasks to be performed by remote control. Geomachine drilling rigs operate much better in deep snow than other rig brands they have tried. If there are ever any problems, Evelina and Rickard state that Geomachine support has always been just a phone call away.
Read more about the company here.
YLE, 7 July 2020
Right next to central Helsinki, drilling operations got underway in the summer of 2020 to survey the ground and seabed using Geomachine equipment. Ground and seabed surveys were conducted on the shore and sea area in Hakaniemi as part of the Crown Bridges rail line construction, the Hakaniemenranta area and the new Hakaniemi Bridge.
Read the entire Yle article here.
Photograph in the article by: City of Helsinki
Konepörssi, 25 January 2021
Geomachine Oy has delivered the world’s first electrically-propelled drilling rig for soil investigation to Multiconsult Ab in Norway. In addition to a diesel engine, the rig is equipped with an electric motor that can be used to move it as well as perform drilling operations.
Read the entire article in the Konepörssi magazine here.
Norwegian TU Building has also published a story about the Geomachine Hybrid rig. The article can be found here.