Drilling-101: Cable percussion drilling

This is part of a new series of videos we have launched covering safe and effective drilling on geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigations. This video showcases our Dando 2000 cable percussion rig using six inch tools to drill through glacial deposits and into the underlying marl.

[@alaskacanoe6837]

best music to video ever! pretty dramatic ...

[@Paiadakine]

You the cable pulls and drops the cutter down the hole pickup up dirt that your pull up and remove, repeat over and over again using two kinds of cutters? Do you need to shove more pipe down to line the hole?

[@barnyjessie]

Absolutely brilliant way of showcasing our industry to the wider public👍

[@rosalicia1000]

amazing video, thanks for sharing

[@yyldr5805]

Does anybody knows if this method is still in use, or rotary drilling is the only method now? I would be very pleased if someone answers.

[@markcc99]

Yes it is widely still used in the UK ground investigation industry.

[@ciaranlynchyt6747]

i work on a shell & auger (cp rig)

[@seankatlego6504]

Its like old school type of drilling

[@Mihnet_alhayat_Talal_Ismail]

Good job

[@markcc99]

Thank you

[@jasonschmitt7543]

What is the make and model of the machine

[@kori9280]

Is percussion drilling same as percussion boring ?

[@XerriAlfredatTerracoreLtd]

Looking for company that can drill large diameter up 600mm.

[@glendaubay3754]

Good

[@dezhull3311]

Anybody do this job just wondering opinions on it. If its good bad.

[@markcc99]

Its hard work, normally a two man crew but if you like the outdoors and like travelling its a great industry to be part of.

[@dezhull3311]

Much appreciated im looking to get out of trucking and retrain in something. Seen a advert on indeed come up in never seen this type of wok before.

[@red4life848]

Sound wirh 3 lads alri we have 2