FAQs
How long has The Crossing Company been in business?
The Crossing Company was established in 1997 and set out to become the industry leader in Horizontal Directional Drilling. We have combined industry leading personnel with equipment specifically designed for the Canadian climate to complete some of the most challenging projects in Canada.
How many rigs are in The Crossing Company fleet?
We have ten rigs ranging in size from 80,000lbs to 660,000lbs.
How many loads are required to mobilize a rig?
Our rigs range from 7- 20 standard oil field loads depending on the size of the rig and the project specific equipment requirements.
What size of pad is required for a Crossing Company rig?
The average pad size required for a Crossing Company rig is 40m x 60m with the rig located near the center of the pad. This pad size is actual work space and does not include the spoils.
What is the success rate for HDD projects?
The success rate for HDD projects, of the 260+ jobs completed by The Crossing Company, is 98.75%
What is an “intersect”?
An “Intersect” is a technique in which two rigs, positioned at each end of a crossing, drill towards each other. One rig drills into, or intersects, the pilot hole created by the opposite rig. After the intersect, one rig withdraws from the pilot hole, while the drill string from the opposite rig chases it to other end of the hole. Reaming operations can then be conducted with both rigs working in tandem, or the ream can be conducted in a conventional fashion using one rig only. The product line is pulled in using one rig.
Does The Crossing Company work 24 hour shifts?
The Crossing Company works 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are 5 men per shift and there are two twelve hour shifts per day.
How does The Crossing Company steer a job? How accurate are the steering tools?
The Crossing Company uses Tensor Steering Tools and Vector Magnetic Steering Tools positioned behind the drill bit in conjunction with Direct Current and Alternating Current electromagnetic coils on surface. The Tensor tool has a stated accuracy of 0.1° Inclination and 0.25° Azimuth. The Vector Steering Tool has a stated accuracy of 0.1° Inclination and 0.4° Azimuth. The stated accuracy of the electromagnetic coils is 2% of the coil to bit vertical distance.