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Efficient and environmentally friendly underground construction solution: horizontal directional drilling and Hengwang HWF460 strength analysis

Date: Jul 16, 2025
1. What is horizontal directional drilling (HDD)?

Horizontal directional drilling is an advanced trenchless construction technology, widely used in various underground pipeline laying projects. It uses a guide drill bit to drill underground according to a predetermined trajectory, and completes hole expansion and pipeline pullback, thereby achieving the goal of laying pipelines without excavating the surface.

This technology originated in the oil drilling industry. After technical improvements, it has been widely used in urban infrastructure, energy transmission, communication cable laying and other fields. It is an important technical means for modern green construction and environmental protection projects.

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2. Scope of application of horizontal directional drilling

Horizontal directional drilling is suitable for a variety of geological conditions and engineering environments, especially for the following scenarios:

Highway and railway crossing: avoid the impact of excavation on traffic

River and lake crossing: protect water ecology and reduce damage to the natural environment

Urban underground pipeline laying: such as natural gas, water supply, sewage, electricity, communications, etc.

Infrastructure construction in industrial zones and development zones

Oil and natural gas long-distance pipeline crossing projects

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3. Common types of projects

⚪Urban underground pipeline laying

Water supply, drainage, gas, heat, electricity, communication and other pipeline laying

⚪Cross-river/cross-river crossing projects

Laying of oil, gas or water supply pipelines across rivers and lakes

⚪Highway and railway crossing projects

Complete underground pipeline crossing without interrupting traffic

⚪Industrial park internal pipeline network construction

⚪Pipeline laying in ecological areas such as farmland and forest land

Reduce damage to land and vegetation

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4. Product advantages of horizontal directional drilling

Compared with traditional excavation construction methods, horizontal directional drilling has the following significant advantages:

1. Environmental protection and energy saving

Does not damage the natural and cultural environment such as surface vegetation, roads, rivers, etc.

Reduces earth excavation and reduces carbon emissions

2. Efficient construction

Short operation cycle and high degree of automation

Can achieve long-distance and large-diameter pipeline laying

3. Strong adaptability

Can be constructed under complex geological conditions (such as soft soil, sand layer, rock layer, etc.)

Flexible response to different terrains and obstacles

4. Controllable costs

Reduce the cost of restoring the surface (such as road repair, greening reconstruction)

Reduce construction risks and later maintenance costs

5. Safe and reliable

Avoids safety hazards such as landslides and traffic interruptions that may be caused by traditional excavation

High quality of pipeline laying and long service life

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5. Advantages of Hengwang Group in the field of horizontal directional drilling

Hengwang Group is one of China's leading trenchless equipment manufacturers, focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of horizontal directional drilling rigs. Its products are widely used in various large-scale projects at home and abroad.

1. Leading technology, independent research and development

Possessing a complete HDD technology system, mastering the core guidance and control system

The product line covers drilling rigs from small and medium-sized to large projects to meet the needs of different customers

2. Reliable product quality

Adopting high-strength steel and advanced welding technology, the whole machine structure is stable and durable

All key components have been strictly tested to ensure long-term high-intensity operation

3. Intelligent control system

Equipped with a high-precision guidance system to monitor the position and trajectory of the drill bit in real time

Support remote control and data collection to improve construction accuracy and efficiency

4. Complete after-sales service

Provide professional technical training, on-site guidance, spare parts supply and maintenance services

Established a service network covering the whole country to quickly respond to customer needs

Click to view Hengwang's existing horizontal directional drilling models

With the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of environmental protection awareness, horizontal directional drilling technology is increasingly becoming the mainstream choice in the field of underground engineering. Hengwang Group has become a leader in the domestic trenchless equipment industry with its strong R&D capabilities, high-quality product performance and perfect after-sales service.

Whether it is urban pipeline construction or large-scale projects across rivers and mountains, Hengwang Group can provide efficient, intelligent and environmentally friendly solutions to help global infrastructure construction move to a higher level.

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