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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.
NGI
NGI is an independent Norwegian research and consultancy institute in the geotechnical engineering sector. The company’s drilling and sounding units are used for various tasks in geotechnical drilling, bedrock core drilling and different instrumentation installations in soil and bedrock.
When it was time to replace their old drilling rig in 2017, NGI selected Geomachine (GM) as the rig supplier. There were many reasons for selecting GM, not least their service agreement with PTO in Norway. Geomachine’s delivery of critical components is in a class of its own and obtaining parts and repairs for rigs is easy.
Geomachine’s strengths include the modularity of the products and an extensive options list allowing for different configurations. Rig configuration is decided in cooperation with the customer.
Geomachine’s drilling and sounding equipment have evolved a great deal since the first models were introduced. Wide tracks and a large winch capacity enable excellent functionality in various types of terrain. In comparison to competitor models, GM rigs have a more flexible tower tilt function, which enables drilling in uneven terrain where other rigs cannot operate. It is also worth mentioning that GM rigs have a system for adding water to the airflow when drilling in bedrock at shallow depths using air pressure. This makes air drilling more attractive, as there are no dust clouds. An added benefit is that Geomachine rigs can be run with both a chuck and coring unit installed at the same time as a top hammer. Rubber tracks are also a good accessory option.
At first I was a bit suspicious about replacing the joystick with a remote control, but after just a few weeks, I couldn’t imagine drilling without it. I can strongly recommend Geomachine drilling rigs.
– Martin Lian Akerholt, Director of Drilling Operations
Read more about the company here.
lannen.com 26.2.2021
Geotechnics and environmental research specialists Taratest Ltd, has been using Geomachine drilling rigs for a long time. With a need for a machine that can move smoothly along the rail network, Taratest acquired a multipurpose Lännen 8800M and fitted it with a Geomachine boom. The GM drill boom is connected to the backhoe and is able to take surveys efficiently at sites where, among other things, the machine’s good reach, ability to move quickly and stability are highly valued.
Read the entire article here.