In Guanajuato, Mexico, an engineering enterprise specializing in municipal pipeline network construction was faced with new challenges. The enterprise recently won the bid for a municipal sewage pipeline laying project, and its core requirement was to find a medium-sized trenchless equipment that could perfectly adapt to the local mixed stratum of clay and sandstone and was easy and efficient to operate. After multiple comparisons, an HDD drill rig from YG stood out for its excellent adaptability and reliability, becoming a powerful partner for the customer to complete the project.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837122632
Horizontal Drilling Machine for Sale Parameters
| Model | YG-160A | YG-180 | YG-280 | YG-320 | YG-320A |
| Engine rated power | 100KW | 97KW | 160KW | 140KW/160KW | 160KW |
| Push and pull | Cylinder | Motor | Motor | Cylinder | Motor |
| Maximum drag/feed force | 160/100KN | 180/180KN | 280/280KN | 320/320KN | 320/320KN |
| The maximum torque of the powerhead | 5000N.n | 6000N.n | 10000N.n | 12000N.n | 12000N.n |
| Powerhead speed | 0-180r/min | 0-140r/min | 0-120r/min | 0-140r/min | 0-140r/min |
| Moving speed of the powerhead | 30m/min | 20m/min | 20m/min | 20m/min | 20m/min |
| Maximum reaming hole diameter | Φ600mm | Φ600mm | Φ750mm | Φ800mm | Φ800mm |
| Drill rod length (single) | 3m | 3m | 3m | 3m | 3m |
| Drill pipe diameter | Φ60mm | Φ60mm | Φ73mm | Φ73mm | Φ73mm |
| Drill pipe diameter | 10-23° | 10-22° | 10-23° | 10-20° | 10-20° |
| Maximum mudflow | 160L/min | 250L/min | 320L/min | 320L/min | 320L/min |
| Maximum mud pressure | 100bar | 80bar | 80bar | 80bar | 80bar |
| Overall quality | 6700kg | 8500kg | 12500kg | 11500kg | 11200kg |
| Dimension(length*width*height) | 5700*1820*2400mm | 6400*2270*2340mm | 7100*2260*2450mm | 7100*2250*2450mm | 7662*2162*2450mm |
Project Background
The customer’s municipal sewage pipeline project is located under the urban auxiliary roads and green belts, with a complex construction environment, which puts forward clear requirements for the equipment:
- Strong stratum adaptability: The stratum is mainly composed of clay mixed with sandstone. Clay is prone to sticking to drill pipes, while sandstone stratum has high requirements for bit wear resistance and equipment power. The equipment needs to have strong output torque and an efficient mud deslagging system.
- Strict construction restrictions: Large-area excavation is not allowed in the project section to avoid obstructing traffic and damaging road surfaces and surrounding greening. This requires the equipment to be a truly efficient horizontal directional drilling equipment.
- Balance between efficiency and cost: As a medium-sized project, the customer needs a piece of equipment that can not only ensure construction speed and precision but also be convenient and worry-free in operation and maintenance, so as to control the overall cost.
How YG HDD Drill Rig Conquers the Mixed Stratum of Clay and Sandstone
After detailed evaluation, the customer finally selected the YG-280 model HDD drill rig. In actual construction, the equipment demonstrated comprehensive advantages:
- Strong power to conquer composite strata: With a rated power of 160KW and a torque of 10000N·m, it provides sufficient power for the drill bit to penetrate sandstone strata; the maximum push-pull force of 280KN ensures stable and reliable pullback operation for long-distance pipeline laying (up to 1500 meters).
- Intelligent mud system to meet challenges: The large-flow mud system with a flow rate of 320L/min can effectively cool the drill bit and carry drill cuttings, especially preventing pipe sticking and hole shrinkage in clay layers, thus ensuring hole-forming quality and construction continuity.
- Automation and precision guarantee: Functions such as automatic drill pipe stacking and extraction, and automatic link lubrication significantly reduce the labor intensity of operators and improve efficiency; the ultra-deep guidance monitoring system ensures construction precision in urban areas with dense underground pipeline networks, and can easily bypass existing obstacles.
- Win-win situation of environmental protection and economic benefits: The fully trenchless construction method protects road surfaces and greening without the need for restoration, saving a lot of costs; the short construction period and low personnel demand result in lower comprehensive construction costs.
Customers Witness the Manufacturing Quality and Strength of YG HDD Drill Rig
The customer’s decision-making team personally visited YG’s manufacturing base, and this inspection strengthened their choice:
- Witness manufacturing strength: Visited the whole process production line from blanking, welding, assembly to commissioning, and was deeply impressed by YG’s rigorous process quality control system.
- On-site operation experience: Personally observed and learned about the operation process of the HDD drill rig at the test site, and highly recognized its user-friendly control interface and stable operation status.
- Establish long-term trust: In-depth communication with R&D engineers made them full of confidence in the subsequent technical support and spare parts supply of the equipment.
Value Brought by Horizontal Directional Drilling Equipment
After the successful completion of the project, the customer gave positive feedback: “The YG-280 HDD drill rig has fully met all our expectations for construction in complex strata. It is not only an excellent hdd machine for sale, but also a reliable partner that can help us make money. It is easy to operate and has a low failure rate, saving us a lot of time and maintenance costs. In future similar projects in Mexico, we will continue to choose YG as our preferred partner.”
Why Choose YG Machinery?
Choosing YG’s horizontal directional drilling equipment means choosing a proven solution. We not only provide a full range of horizontal drilling machine for sale from small and medium-sized to large-sized, but also offer professional technical support and timely after-sales service throughout the project. Whether it is the mixed strata in Mexico or other challenging working conditions around the world, YG Machinery is your trustworthy partner. Contact us now to find the best equipment for your next trenchless project.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837122632
