For most drilling companies, the biggest expenditure on the books is going to be in equipment. To add to the costs, this isn’t the type of work that is easy on your equipment inventory, even with top operators that are focused on both equipment and operator safety.
When drilling involves going through rock, drilling on an angle, drilling through different types of soils for micro piles, post holes, blasting holes, mining, geothermal drilling, coring or anchoring and auguring, finding the right drill attachment at a price you can afford is going to be an essential consideration.
If you’re not happy with the way your current drilling equipment is holding up, or if you find that customer service is non-existent through your current dealer, it is time to start looking around for a better option.
Experience in Drilling
It only makes sense to choose a company manufacturing and selling drill attachment products that has experience it the industry. There are a few companies out there that have just this type of real world, practical drilling background.
This allows the company to not only design top drill attachment options but to also be able to work with you to match the right hammer, drifter, rock drill or specialized drill to your equipment and to your needs.
Selective Products
Some of these types of drilling supply companies will actually be manufacturers of their own brand and type of drills and attachments. They often offer unique features that may not be found on other types of products. A lot of these innovative options and designs have come about because of the experience of having to drill in less than ideal situations and through specific types of ground conditions on jobs.
Budget Considerations
For a startup company or for an existing company, shopping on a budget may be an important consideration depending if the purchase of the attachment is a planned or an emergency decision.
If a current attachment fails and you need a replacement, it is still worth your time to look around and compare prices. There are a few companies that offer used equipment. Typically, these types of attachments will be rebuilt and refurbished and they will have a limited time guarantee.
The price on the rebuilt and refurbished attachments may be considerably less than new. By shopping at a reputable company instead of buying from an advertisement online or through an online equipment auction, you have the security of the guarantee and the knowledge you know whom you are buying from.
