Entries by Ben Hiler

Back Reaming.

After you’ve finished your pilot hole, the next important step for a successful bore is choosing the appropriate reamer. In some cases, the pilot hole finishes at the required bore hole diameter. But most of the time, they will need to be enlarged. Just like the pilot tool used before them, back reamers are...

More Mud. More Tool Life.

The Radius team recently delivered custom subs to a drill site where workers were dealing with a challenging job due to constant exposure to the elements. Each crew member has specific responsibilities, and they’re often handling them in extreme weather and rough terrain. Lots of things can go wrong and it’s a constant balancing...

That New New featuring DW JT5.

Digging deeper to solve problems is what Radius HDD® is all about. With that mindset, we have developed a stronger, more versatile 3 bolt housing for the Ditch Witch® JT5. Our Ditch Witch-compatible dirt housings are built to higher standards than anything else on the market, and Radius has taken it to the next...

Keep Your Tools Turning.

Every day around the world, HDD tooling is being used as the go-to solution for trenchless drilling. After multiple uses, these tools can get worn down and have to be replaced. Although not all variables can be controlled when drilling, making an effort to manage a few will ensure the tools’ longevity. To save...

Introducing the 3502 Rock Housing.

The “3502” housing sets itself apart from competitors with the following features: Compatible with Underground Magnetics 18-inch Echo 90 transmitter Unique short door design Internal hold down shield Upgraded slots to optimize Echo 90 extended range transmission Industry-leading thread connectivity And of course, the “3502” housing has rock-solid durability and versatility for contractors while keeping the strong performance Radius HDD...

Radius® HDD x American Augers.

Weatherford, Texas, January 29, 2019 – Radius® HDD and American Augers®, both Charles Machine Works Companies, have announced a partnership that will allow Radius HDD to warehouse American Augers sections and cutter heads in its Weatherford, Texas, facility. The move is in response to the tremendous amount of underground construction work being done in the...