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One of Prime Drilling’s compact HDD units with a custom wrap for a European client.
Prime Drilling supporting compact HDD rigs with customisation and knowledge Prime Drilling, which is sold and supported locally through TRACTO TECHNIK Australia, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology. Trenchless Australasia speaks to the company’s Ralf Kiesow about the new range of compact machines setting new standards in their class.
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ith 25 years’ experience and expertise in the design and construction of large HDD rigs, Prime Drilling prides itself on its ability to work with customers to enhance and customise its directional drilling equipment. The company is
The on-board bentonite delivery pump on one of Prime’s rigs.
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committed to producing precise and high-quality machines, based on continuous innovation. Prime’s International Sales Director, Ralf Kiesow, says the company utilises its knowledge of drilling techniques and high-quality materials to develop a low-maintenance, robust and reliable drilling rig. “These are the outstanding benefits for our customers and the pillars of our company’s success,” he says. “All the rigs we have built to date are still running today. There isn’t a single unit that isn’t still working in the field. “Customer focus is a key part of our ongoing service commitments and we remain in contact with each and every client that has purchased equipment from us, even after 20 years.” Every rig which leaves Prime’s factory is tailor-made for the customer to meet their specific requirements. The company offers its customers over 200 optional features with only one objective: to manufacture a unique drill. “From our inception up to the present day, commitment and enthusiasm is what has enabled us to become one of the leading manufacturers of HDD rigs,” Kiesow says. “Driven by the desire for perfection we take pride in presenting our comprehensive range of successfully operating horizontal drilling rigs. The merging of technology and knowledge results in unique products of absolute premium class. “Prime Drilling machines are unrivalled in performance, high production quality and perfect service.” Following feedback from customers who wanted rigs that were smaller and faster, Prime set about developing its next generation of compact HDD machines which set new standards in the category. The perfected design and optimised components, in both weight and size, means transport and set-up costs have been reduced to a minimum. The PD 30/12 CU and PD 45/19 CU both have a mounted CAT 7.1 ACERT power plants which incorporate the latest emission standards and adjustable cooling systems to minimise fuel consumption. When designing the new machines, Prime undertook a detailed
