Water Well Journal

NGWA certication: • Gives you a competitive edge • Shows your dedication to the industry • Provides local, state, and national recognition • Keeps you up to date with continuing education • Promotes condence to the consumers in your market. A sign of Pride and Professionalism Get started today at NGWA.org/Certification. national ground water association CERTIFIED ABILITY EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE The Groundwater NGWA Association SM Twitter @WaterWellJournl WWJ January 2018 55 Drill King International's New Shock Subs Increase Productivity, Lower Cost Conceived with the driller in mind and fully backed up by Drill King's ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance, the new XT Pro Series Shock Subs from Drill King International feature U.S. proprietary alloy steel for long lasting performance; innovative design for air and water drilling applications; supe- rior rig top drive protection thanks to the unique hyper-absorption technol- ogy; increased rate of penetration; and fewer moving parts for easy maintenance. If you want to drill faster and straighter while lowering rig costs and non-productive time, the new line of shock absorbers is the drilling solution for you. www.drillking.net Numa Manufactures Conventional Downhole Hammers and Bits Numa offers a wide range of conventional downhole hammers and bits available in the hole drilling industry today. The products are known for their longevity and penetration rates. These perfor- mance-driven Patriot, DCS, Champion, and Chal- lenger hammer models are able to drill holes from 3½ inches to 48 inches in diameter. Numa can help you find the right hammer on its website under the tab, "Conventional Hammers & Bits." www.numahammers.com KS Bit Offers Products from Major Manufacturers KS Bit Inc. is an international supplier of drill bits with a combined experience of more than 60 years in the drilling industry, such as water well, oil and gas, HDD, mining, and construction. KS Bit offers products from the major manufactur- ers, always working with the latest in technology and productivity to give cus- tomers the best possible solution for their drilling application. From its beginning in 1982, Ken Sentel, president and owner, built his business by providing top quality rerun and rebuilt tricone drill bits to his customers. Continued growth led to expanding four times and relocation into a newly constructed 25,000-square-foot building with an on-hand inventory ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 drill bits at all times. www.ksbit.com

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