Trenchless Plant & Equipment

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Rigs

Vermeer D300 x 500 HDD Rig

A very mobile and powerful HDD rig suitable for all ground conditions and catering for all utilities including oil and gas pipelines. Wire line tracking systems can be used in conjunction with this HDD rig for longer and deeper bores.

Thrust
300,000lbs/136 tonnes
Pullback
300,000lbs/136 tonnes
Rotation
50,000ft-lb/67,791 Nm
Pipe diameter (min)
3"/63mm
Pipe Diameter (max)
48"/1200mm
Installation distance
between 100 and 1500 metres (subject to pipe diameter and material)
Pipe
Polyethylene, Steel

Vermeer D100 x 120 HDD Rig

An all round machine with on board 200 Gpm pump suitable for all ground conditions. Wire line tracking systems can be used in conjunction with this HDD rig for longer and deeper bores.

Thrust
100,000lbs/44 tonne
Pullback
100,000lbs/44 tonne
Rotation
12,000ft-lb/16,270 Nm
Pipe diameter (min)
3”/63mm
Pipe diameter (max)
32”/800mm
Installation distance
between 70 and 800 metres (subject to pipe diameter and material)
Pipe
Polyethylene, Steel

Vermeer D60 x 90 HDD Rig

With a footprint not much bigger than machines with half its power the Vermeer D60 x 90 is capable of bores in excess of 500 metres and can comfortably open holes of 24 inch diameter in soft, medium and hard formations. The D60 x 90 comes equipped with steering tool capability.

Thrust
60,000lbs/27 tonne
Pullback
60,000lbs/27 tonne
Rotation
9,000ft-lb/12,202 Nm
Pipe diameter (min)
63mm
Pipe diameter (max)
630mm
Installation
up to 600 metres (subject to pipe diameter and material)
Pipe
Polyethylene, Steel

Vermeer D50 x 100 HDD Rig

A smaller all round rig capable of installing conduits in all ground conditions including softer rocks.

Thrust
50,000lbs
Pullback
50,000lbs
Rotation
10,000ft-lb/13,558 Nm
Pipe diameter (min)
3”/63mm
Pipe diameter (max)
25”/630mm
Installation distance
between 60 and 500 metres (subject to pipe diameter and material)
Pipe
Polyethylene, Steel

Vermeer D36 x 50 (16 tonne) HDD Rig

When you need a mid-sized drill with big features, look no further than the Vermeer D36x50. Its narrowly designed rack and pinion design helps to maintain a small footprint for access into congested areas. The D36x50 is built to perform a wide range of medium diameter, mod-to-long distance utility installations.

Thrust
36,000ft-lb/16.3 tonnes
Pullback
36,000ft-lb/16.3 tonnes
Rotation
4995ft-lb/6772 Nm
Pipe diameter (min)
3”/63mm
Pipe diameter (max)
25”/630mm
Installation distance
between 20 and 250 metres (subject to pipe diameter and material)
Pipe
Polyethylene, Steel

Ditchwitch AT3020 (7.5 tonne) HDD

The AT3020 All Terrain HDD system can steer, drill and back ream in just about any type of ground, including rock. With its narrow footprint this HDD rig is most suited for the installation of utilities in the tight confines of the urban street.

Thrust
16,500ft-lb/7.5 tonnes
Pullback
16,500ft-lb/7.5 tonnes
Rotation
4,000ft-lb/6772 Nm
Pipe diameter (min)
3”/63mm
Pipe diameter (max)
26”/650mm
Installation distance
between 20 and 250 metres
Pipe
Polyethylene, Steel

Pipe Bursting

Grundoburst 800G

This self-contained hydraulically powered compact pipe bursting unit provides incredible power and speedy installation. Using the TT patented QuickLock bursting rods, cast iron, asbestos, concrete and ductile iron mains can be easily replaced with new polyethylene or PVC pipe – either size for size or up-sizing to a new internal diameter can be achieved.

Pullback
80 tonnes
Pipe diameter (min)
6”/150mm
Pipe diameter (max)
14”/355mm
Installation distance
up to 140 metres
Pipe
Polyethylene PE, PVC

Tunneling

Auger Boring

Thrust
50 to 200 tonne
Bore diameter
300mm, 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm and 1025mm
Installation distance
66 metres
Pipe
Steel casing pipe
Excavation required
10 metres Long x 3 metres Wide x 700mm (minimum) below centre line of pipe

Pilot Tube Microtunneling (Guided Boring Machine)

Thrust
100 tonne
Bore diameter
300mm to 600mm for carrier pipe istallation. 300mm to 1500mm in conjunction with auger boring machine.
Installation distance
120 metres guided in displaceable ground
Pipe
Steel, Hobas, GRP, RCP, Clay
Excavation required
10 metres Long x 3 metres Wide x 700mm (minimum) below centre line of pipe or in caisson 4 metres round.

mts 1000 S/M/L Slurry Microtunneling System

This microtunneling system gives UEA the ability to install pipe in difficult soil conditions where ground water is present. It is suitable for small to medium diameters and short to medium length jacking distances.

Thrust
800 tonne
Bore diameter
DN350mm - DN2000mm
Jacking length (max)
350 meters
Pipe
Steel, Hobas, VC, concrete
Face access
From ID1200

Support Equipment

In support of the HDD rigs UEA operates a number of drill mud handling options:

Vacuum Truck 1

Uses include potholing and drill slurry removal.

Spoil volume
21,000 litres
Water volume
2,000 litres

Vacuum Truck 3

Uses include potholing and drill slurry removal

Spoil Volume
12,000 litres
Water Volume
2,000 litres

Cleaning Systems and Centrifuges

UEA owns and operates a number of cleaning systems ranging in capability from 200 Gpm up to 700 Gpm. In conjunction with the cleaning system UEA also operates a high volume centrifuge – a low maintenance skid mounted decanter designed specifically for operation in harsh environments and remote locations.

DFE 15850

Tank Volume
15,850 US Gallons
Dirty Tank
4,226 US Gallons
Clean Tank
7,661 US Gallons
Mixing Tank
3,962 US Gallons
Dry Weight
11.5 tonne
Dimensions
2.4m Wide x 2.2m High x 12.0m Long

DFE 6600

Tank Volume
6,600 US Gallons
Dirty Tank
2,272 US Gallons
Clean Tank
3,244 US Gallons
Mixing Tank
687 US Gallons
Water Tank
396 US Gallons
Dry Weight
7.5 tonne
Dimensions
2.4m Wide x 2.2m High x 9.0m Long

DFE 2000

Tank Volume
2000 US Gallon
Dry Weight
4.8 tonne
Dimensions
2.4m Wide x 2.75m High x 4.6m Long

DFE 600 x 960 High Volume Centrifuge

Height
1550mm (61")
Width
2300mm (90")
Length
3780 (149")
Bowl Diameter
24" (600mm)
Overall Weight
3750 Kgs (8270 lbs)