Heavy equipment focus: Trencor and Ditch Witch
Published by Sara Simper,
Editorial Assistant
World Pipelines,
More than 1 382 569 miles of pipeline deliver trillions of cubic feet of natural gas and hundreds of billions of tons of liquid petroleum products across the US alone each year, according to EnergyHQ. Demand continues to be high as oil and gas producers expand and update their current pipeline systems. With that much oil and gas moving around the country at any given time, it is important the pipelines that carry it are maintained and installed efficiently. Contractors in the high-demand world of pipeline installation need to decrease downtime to keep up with this demand – which starts with optimising your trencher. Using a machine that is not the best fit for the job or in desperate need of maintenance means you could be compromising productivity. Having the right trencher, which is well-maintained, is the key to keeping your crews moving quickly from one jobsite to the next.
Following valuable machine considerations and maintenance tips will keep your trencher functioning at peak performance levels to increase efficiency and productivity on oil and gas pipeline installation jobs.
Three key considerations when selecting a trencher
Being successful on oil and gas installation jobs starts with having the right equipment for your typical jobsite. Installing oil and gas pipelines is a labour-intensive job that requires preparation; understanding the size of pipe being installed, the location of the jobsite and the ground conditions are all important considerations for helping to select the best trencher for the job. Here are three things to consider when selecting a trencher that will help you increase efficiency and ROI from jobsite to jobsite.
Consideration 1: Size of pipe
Pipeline projects come in all shapes and sizes. The size of the pipe is often determined by how much product is being moved and how far it needs to travel …
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