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Compared to traditional drilling methods, using oscillators
and rotators “increases verticality, productivity and
stability, while minimizing ground vibrations, noise disturbances,
concrete overruns and anomalies,” she said. The
oscillation method of drilling addresses the problems presented
by silty soil, high water tables, pressurized utility
lines and close proximity to pre-existing structures, and the
machines’ ability to power through underground obstructions
can save a project time.
“Using the cased shaft method averts or diminishes complications
resulting from obstructions, hard rock, caving,
artesian pressures, voids and so on,” said Vanessa.
Powerful, hydraulically driven oscillators and rotators
are used to oscillate or spin steel casings into the ground.
This temporary or permanent casing is equipped with cutting
teeth that can core through old pilings, riprap and other
obstructions. The soil inside the casing is excavated using
a special grab deployed by a crane or by a rotary drill with
tooling, always maintaining a soil plug inside the casing to
avoid penetration of water or soils. Once excavated to tip,
the casing can be removed while concrete is poured using a
tremie pipe system.
Plans for Canada
In addition to its equipment capabilities, ROC also consults
on foundation projects and anomaly repair and mitigation,
and has visited Canada multiple times to work with contractors
using their equipment to make sure their customers are
fully trained and capable.
For example, Pomerleau worked with oscillators on
the Gracefield MTQ Structure in Quebec that crosses the
Gatineau River. It was the contractor’s first time working
with the new equipment.
“We were up on the project a few times, consulting and
helping them figure out the new technology,” said Vanessa.
ROC Equipment has also worked with various contractors
and equipment companies in both Eastern and Western
Canada. Due to the increased demand in these areas for the
specialized equipment ROC provides, ROC has considered
opening a Canadian office as well.
A lasting legacy
“Over his 33-year career in the foundation drilling industry,
Lou brushed shoulders with hundreds of drillers and drilling
contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Vanessa.
“Through ROC, I have tried to keep his memory alive.”
Lou Lucido’s memory is ingrained into all aspects of his
family’s company, including ROC Equipment’s own slogan.
“BUMA always used the slogan, ‘Built on Trust,’” said
Vanessa. “I’d been working with them since 2002 and it has
been a great partnership. When my father passed, I told them
I wanted to keep working with them, and to continue my
father’s legacy.”
ROC Equipment’s official slogan became an amalgamation
of those thoughts: “Continuing the legacy. Built on trust.”
LoDrill with oscillator
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