We Buy DigiTrak HDD Locating Systems

As jobsites become increasingly complex, interference has become one of the biggest obstacles to completing HDD jobs. Falcon technology helps crews overcome both passive and active interference with frequencies that are tailored to each project.

Directional boring, also referred to as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimal impact trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit, or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig. Directional Boring/HDD offers significant environmental advantages over traditional cut and cover pipeline/utility installations. The technique is routinely used when conventional trenching or excavating is not practical or when minimal surface disturbance is required.

Directional Boring/HDD is generally accomplished in three principle phases. First, a small diameter pilot hole is drilled along a directional path from one surface point to another. Next, the bore created during pilot hole drilling is enlarged to a diameter that will facilitate installation of the desired pipeline. Lastly, the pipeline is pulled into the enlarge hole, thus creating a continuous segment of pipe underground and exposed only at the two initial end points. Directional Boring/HDD can be utilized to cross any number of surface obstacles including roadways, railroads, wetlands, and water bodies of varying sizes/depths.

The process is suitable for a variety of soil conditions including clay, silt, sand, and rock. Problematic soil conditions include large grain content in the form of coarse gravel, cobbles, and boulders.[1] Other subsurface conditions which can impact the feasibility of Directional Boring/HDD include excessive rock strength and abrasivity, poor rock quality, and rock exhibiting karst features.

WE BUY ALL TYPES OF DIGITRAK HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL BORING DRILLING EQUIPMENT:

Some of the most popular are by DigiTrak:

DigiTrak Falcon F5

The flagship Falcon F5 system includes advanced features like DataLog®, iGPS™, fluid pressure monitoring, and dual frequency bands. Falcon F5 tackles the biggest obstacles to completing your underground drilling projects: passive and active interference. Maintain depth and data readings through interference sources including:

• Traffic signal loops
• Overhead power
• Concrete with rebar
• Unseen interference sources

Active Interference Analysis

Frequency Optimization (125 ft depth/150 ft data range)

Sub-k™ rebar capability

DigiTrak Falcon F2

Sidestep active interference to maintain productivity and complete jobs on time. Our frequency optimizer scans for interference between 4.5 and 45 kHz, then shows a graph of noise levels. Choose the two best bands for your jobsite. Maintain depth and data readings through interference sources including:

• Traffic signal loops
• Overhead power lines
• Invisible dog fences

The Falcon F2 has you covered.

Active Interference Analysis

Frequency Optimization (100 ft depth/125 ft data range)

DigiTrak Falcon F1

Falcon F1 provides Falcon technology at an entry-level price. Sidestep interference rather than just increasing power. Complete the largest number of simple jobs possible in the shortest period of time.

• Active Interference Analysis
• Frequency Optimization (50 ft depth/65 ft data range)

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