Drilling through clay formations can feel like navigating a minefield. With so many variables in play, even seasoned drillers can face challenges if they aren’t properly prepared. In this article, Certified Drilling Fluid Engineer Ken Sechrist explains his strategy for dealing with challenging clay formations.

DrilRite is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) 2025, happening March 4–6 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

DrilRite will be exhibiting at the show in booth 327. Stop by to chat with us and learn more about our line of high performance fluid additives for horizontal directional drilling.

The HDDA winter meeting in New Orleans was an inspirational look into the future of HDD. To learn more about the HDDA visit hdda.us

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When it comes to maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), having the right drilling fluid is critical. SureFlow stands out among drilling fluid additives, helping you keep your operation productive and profitable.

We built our first ever float for our hometown Christmas Parade. Check out the video to see us pull it together at the last minute and get this float on the road! Merry Christmas from all of us at DrilRite.

We caught up with Coastal Drilling Supply owner Kurtis Fulkman to talk about setting up shop in Florida, his journey in the HDD industry, and his secret weapon to maximize productivity in Florida's sandy conditions. Spoiler alert...It's SureFlow.