A borehole drilling machine has one fundamental purpose: creating a reliable path to underground water.
How that borehole is drilled, however, depends on geology, depth, diameter, drilling method and operating conditions.
ARK Drilling manufactures borehole drilling machines for professional water well drilling operations and international markets.
Our machines can be configured according to the technical requirements of the customer rather than being limited to one universal specification.
Both terms are commonly used in the international drilling industry.
“Borehole drilling machine” is frequently used in markets where borehole is the preferred term for a drilled water well, while “water well drilling rig” is widely used in other regions.
For equipment selection, the terminology matters less than the required technical performance.
A professional borehole drilling rig should be selected according to the work it will perform.
Important considerations include:
Ignoring these factors and selecting a machine only according to maximum depth can result in poor performance or unnecessary investment.
The drilling rig is the heart of the operation, but successful drilling depends on the complete system.
Depending on the drilling method, borehole drilling equipment may include drill pipes, bits, DTH hammers, compressors, mud pumps and other supporting equipment.
Correctly matching these components is essential for efficient drilling.
Ground conditions can change significantly between countries, regions and even neighboring drilling locations.
Hard rock may favor DTH drilling, while different rotary drilling methods can be more suitable for unconsolidated or mixed formations.
This is why geology should be discussed before final machine configuration.
Standardization can simplify manufacturing, but drilling companies do not all work under standard conditions.
ARK Drilling can evaluate customer-specific requirements and configure the drilling machine accordingly.
The objective is to combine drilling performance, durability and practical operation in a machine suited to the customer’s business.
Tell ARK Drilling what you plan to drill—not simply what machine you think you need.
We can evaluate the project requirements and determine an appropriate configuration.
It is drilling equipment used to create boreholes, including boreholes intended to access underground water.
The terms are often used interchangeably in the water drilling industry, although terminology varies by market.
There is no single best method. Geological conditions, depth and diameter determine which method is appropriate.
Machines configured for appropriate drilling methods, including DTH applications, can be used in hard rock conditions.
Machine configurations can be developed according to project requirements and operating conditions.
