{"id":35,"date":"2009-07-20T15:10:31","date_gmt":"2009-07-20T23:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dcddesign.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2009-07-20T15:10:31","modified_gmt":"2009-07-20T23:10:31","slug":"going-the-distance-maintaining-hdd-swivels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dcddesign.com\/blog\/going-the-distance-maintaining-hdd-swivels\/","title":{"rendered":"Going the Distance – Maintaining HDD Swivels"},"content":{"rendered":"

We wrote a piece for Trenchless Technology<\/em> magazine a couple months back, offering some general advice on maintaining pullback swivels. This applies to any size swivel, from the DUB-Lite series<\/a> up to the Maxi DUB-Swivels<\/a>.
\nPullback swivels for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) can be relatively easy to maintain if a simple preventative maintenance routine is adopted. On the job site, follow a simple clean-up procedure:
\n– At the end of each pull, continue rotation and hose down the swivel.
\n– Wash all the mud and dirt from the groove, until clean water runs out.
\n– Lubricate the groove to keep the seal cavity from drying out.
\nCheck the swivel and its pins for wear. Clevis pins are designed specifically for this application and contribute to the strength of the swivel. Never substitute with unapproved parts!
\nBetween jobs, keep your swivel clean. Protect it from the elements and keep it oiled. Always fit a thread protector to the API threads.
\nPump a little grease into the swivel to ensure the bearings remain packed. On large swivels, grease will typically exit through a relief valve \u2013 review your owner\u2019s manual. Make sure the valve is clear. Use only the factory recommended grease for your swivel.
\nIf the swivel is starting to hitch or grind, it must be serviced immediately. We have service kits for many of our products, or a better option is to schedule a service between jobs at our factory authorized repair facility.
\nDon\u2019t risk a job on a piece of equipment that\u2019s not functioning smoothly. Invest in a little preventative maintenance and you\u2019ll see the benefits.
\n You can read the full text<\/a> in the May 2009 edition of Trenchless Technology<\/em> magazine or on their website<\/a>. Call or email us if you have questions about your swivel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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