Non-directional horizontal drilling
XCD HDD provides professional non-directional horizontal drilling, using efficient technologies such as pipe jacking and pneumatic pipe ramming, ideal for short, straight runs.
Non-directional horizontal drilling installs pipes or ducts underground without real-time steering. It is used mainly for short, straight crossings, where the route does not need to bend around obstacles.
At XCD HDD, we offer two main non-directional methods:
The two methods: pipe ramming and pipe jacking
Pipe jacking (pushing pipes with hydraulic jacks)
Concrete, clay or steel pipes are pushed through the ground with hydraulic jacks, from a launch pit to a reception pit. Typical lengths are up to 60–80 m, depending on diameter and soil; we have also completed DN800 over 92 m.
Pipe ramming (ESSIG method)
The steel pipe is driven through the ground with ESSIG pneumatic rammers, for diameters from DN25 to DN1500, on short, straight runs. The pipe usually stays in place as a casing for a pipeline or cables.
When is non-directional drilling recommended?
- Crossings under local roads or industrial sites
- Gravity sewer or drainage networks
- Quick pipe installation on small projects
- Situations where HDD (directional drilling) is not needed or would cost too much
Why XCD HDD?
- Specialised ESSIG equipment and hydraulic pipe jacking rigs
- Proven experience in non-directional drilling
- Fast, efficient execution of simple crossings
- Adapted to ground conditions and to the client’s needs
Gallery
Below is a selection of photos from our previous projects, the equipment we use and the sites where we carried out crossings for our clients using non-directional drilling.
Contact us for a quote
If you need a simple, efficient solution for trenchless underground work, the XCD HDD team can help. Contact us and we will recommend the most suitable method, pipe ramming or pipe jacking.