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Sonic Drilling

Modern drilling technology for faster, cleaner results

Sonic drilling is a modern drilling technique that uses high-frequency vibrations to penetrate various ground formations efficiently. This method is known for its speed and ability to drill through both soft and hard materials. It's environmentally friendly, producing less waste and disturbance. Sonic drilling also yields high-quality, continuous core samples, valuable for environmental and geological studies. Its safety benefits include reduced contamination risks and lower vibration levels, making it a preferred choice in diverse drilling applications.

  • Faster penetration rates than traditional methods

  • Environmentally friendly with less waste and disturbance

  • High-quality, continuous core samples

  • Effective in both soft and hard soil conditions

  • Reduced contamination risks and lower vibration levels

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Sonic drilling equipment in operation
Water well drilling in progress

Water Well Drilling

Your trusted source for residential and commercial water wells

At AMA Drilling, we specialize in bringing earth's most precious resource to you. There are many factors that can determine the quality of the water you get from your well, and we can assist you in maximizing all of them.

We Specialize In:
  • Agricultural well water systems

  • Residential well water systems

  • Commercial well water systems

  • Pump sales and service

Choosing a Proper Well Site

This can be the most critical part of the water well drilling process and often has the most influence on the final quality of your well water. AMA Drilling will assist you in site selection to provide maximum volume and pressure. We will also help to prepare your site to accommodate our drilling equipment to cause minimal impact to the environment and any existing structures.

Existing Wells

Even if you already have a water well, we can work with you to improve the volume and quality of the water you are getting currently. Often an existing well can be deepened and cleaned out to improve your water.

Well Maintenance

As with anything, proper maintenance will ensure a long lifespan for your well, and maximum results during that time. Our trained pump repair staff can also aid in testing and repairing your water well equipment, and if it needs to be replaced, we carry a full line of Grundfos pumps for any application.

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Domestic & Industrial Drilling

Specialized drilling for commercial and municipal applications

Since drilling our first water well in 1980, AMA Drilling has significantly expanded our service base to include a number of additional drilling services. This includes drilling wells for testing, monitoring, and extraction purposes at industrial, municipal, and environmentally compromised sites.

We Drill Wells For:
  • Rural domestic wells

  • Agriculture

  • Large volume requirements

  • Construction

  • Foundation pilings

  • Irrigation

Using specialized drilling equipment allows us to complete commercial water wells, exploration wells, waste monitoring wells, pre-drilled pilings, and large diameter holes.

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Industrial drilling at construction site
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Grundfos Pumps

Authorized Grundfos Dealer

AMA Drilling is an authorized Grundfos dealer. We have come to trust Grundfos products over the years as being the most reliable in the industry. Their ongoing determination to innovative technology has led to a superior product at a competitive price. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, they are able to offer an unparalleled level of quality and all their products are completely guaranteed.

CR Titanium

The most common cause of shortened pump life, next to dry running, is corrosion. Only CR Titanium can be guaranteed to be corrosion free. Tests have shown that even a decade of complete immersion in salt water leaves Grundfos CR Titanium pumps completely spot free.

We Carry the Following Grundfos Products:
  • Home water supply pumps

  • Comfort pump system

  • Submersible well pumps

  • Recirculation pumps

  • Sump pumps

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Pre-Drilled Pilings

AMA Drilling's services extend well beyond just water well drilling. We have provided pre-drilled pilings for everything from one-day jobs to multi-million dollar building projects. Our team has built a reputation of working directly with engineers and owners to offer accurate estimates and analysis of foundation and soil retention options. This allows us to complete your project in a more efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Contact us today and you will receive useful advice, proven experience, and a satisfying, on-time, and on-budget result.

Applications:
  • Building foundations

  • Structural supports

  • Bridge and infrastructure projects

  • Industrial construction

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Pre-drilled pilings equipment
Pump sales and rentals

Pump Sales & Rentals

Our experts can help you determine the proper pumps and power units for your well to provide maximum flow, efficiency, and water quality. Our expertise and experience allow us to analyze your unique application and suggest the proper pump configuration for your application, to ensure reliable service.

We Sell, Service and Rent:
  • Submersible borehole pumps

  • Submersible sump pumps

  • Submersible well pumps

  • Multi-stage booster pumps

  • Water filters

Contact us to order, get a quote, or to learn more about our products and rental services.

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Pump Testing

Your water well requires adequate pump testing after installation to ensure that your expected flow rate is possible and to identify its realistic yield. As a licensed water well driller, AMA Drilling is able to provide complete testing services for your new or existing well. This information can then be used to recommend an optimal pump and power unit for your site. It will also tell us how deep your pump needs to be set in order to produce a given rate of flow.

If a pump test has not been done for your site, or has been done improperly, your water system may not function properly, leading to decreased volume, and a shorter life-span of your equipment. Keeping pumps in full operation helps ensure efficient well production for the long-term.

Our Pump Testing and Repair Services Include:
  • Preventive maintenance

  • Regularly scheduled inspections

  • Oil changes

  • Repacking

  • Pump testing

  • Pump overhaul

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Pump testing and inspection
Large hole drilling equipment (DR24)

Large Hole Drilling

DR24 - Large diameter bore holes for any application

Our equipment is capable of drilling holes with diameters in excess of 24 inches for any application. This process involves boring into the ground to guide the casing. Casing is then inserted into the ground by rotation. This provides support for the newly created unstable ground.

Following completion of the large-hole drilling process, loose material is removed from the hole, and it is reinforced to prepare it for your application.

Dual Rotary (DR) Overview

Foremost Dual Rotary drills feature two rotary drives, including a unique lower rotary drive that is used to advance steel casing through unconsolidated overburden such as sand, gravel, glacial till and boulders. The lower drive feeds and rotates the casing independently of the top drive. The casing is held securely in the lower drive by a set of power-operated jaws. A carbide-studded casing shoe, welded to the casing bottom, cuts through the overburden. Once the desired casing depth is reached, the DR continues drilling open-hole like a conventional top drive drill. There is no need to trip out or change tools when transitioning to open-hole drilling.

The independent rotary top drive simultaneously handles a drill string, which can be equipped with a down-the-hole hammer, tri-cone or drag bit. Cuttings are typically evacuated with air, but Foremost DR drills can also be configured with pumps for mud or flooded reverse circulation drilling.

Over the years, the Dual Rotary method has proven very effective for advancing steel casing in difficult unconsolidated overburden. In addition to the primary benefit of effective penetration, the rotation of the casing results in very straight holes and casing can be easily extracted using the lower drive, which is useful in well abandonment applications and for exposing well screens.

Applications:
  • Domestic and municipal wells

  • Construction foundation piling projects

  • Holes for hydraulic elevator jacks

  • Well abandonment projects

DR-24 Specifications:
TOP DRIVE
Stroke26′ (7.90 m)
Pullback/Pulldown58,000 lbs/20,000 lbs
Torque (stall)116,000 in.lbs (13,100 Nm)
Rotation Speed0 – 116 rpm
LOWER DRIVE
Stroke12′ (3.66 m)
Pullback/Pulldown72,000 lbs/33,000 lbs (33,000 kg/15,000 kg)
Torque1,000,000 in.lbs (112,000 Nm)
Max. Casing Diameter24″ (610 mm)
COMPRESSOR
Air Flow900 – 1,150 cfm (25.5 – 32.6 m³/min)
Pressure350 psi (24.1 bar)
Power475 – 600 HP (354 – 447 kW)
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