CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varel International, the leading independent manufacturer of drill bits and global supplier to the drilling industry, recently completed a massive 44” steel-toothed ...

Halliburton Energy Services announced the global commercialization of its Energy Balanced™ Series of roller cone bits, which centers on three patented technologies: dynamic balancing, cutter ...

CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varel International, a leading manufacturer of drill bits and global supplier to the drilling industry, is proud to introduce the next generation of steel tooth ...

Drill bit manufacturers have substantially improved polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutters and drag bit designs since their introduction in 1972. PCD drill bits are now approaching the rolling cone ...

“Fishtail” drill bits became obsolete in 1909 when Howard Hughes Sr. patented the dual-cone roller bit. By pulverizing hard rock, the new bit with two rotating cones brought faster and deeper rotary ...

A new tapered bearing assembly, developed specifically for roller-cone rock bits, significantly increased bit life for a Middle Eastern operator. This technology can help oil and gas customers avert ...

Howard Hughes Sr. revolutionized the drill bit more than 100 years ago to accelerate the oil boom that made Houston and Texas the nation's energy capital. Today, his legacy company is aiming to make ...