Water Well Systems
When shopping for pumps, pipes, full systems etc there is usually something you may have forgotten. When ordering your equipment, always check through your set ups start to finish / end to end or ask a member of the team for advice.
Accessories
Just in case you have it all and just want to browse here are some of the common accessories which we know you might need:
Safety Wells and Locking Plugs
Well heads – sizes starting from 50 – 315mm dia. Complete with flange, O-ring, cable gland, and galvanised nuts and bolts
Bends, connections and reducers
Water level and interface probes – sizes from 10 – 300m **
Single use bailers
PEAD – 38mm dia. @ 900mm
PVC – 11-38mm dia. @ 900mm
Osterberg stainless steel samplers – 88.9mm dia. from 600 – 1000mm in length**
Classification boxes for site investigation samples – PEAD / Wooden / Steel**
Drip trays, spill kits**
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Pipes
Used in all ground conditions with a wide range of sizes, thicknesses, threads and connection ranges for all applications. The PVC piezometric pipe range includes a variety of screen slot sizes to cater for all your individual needs. The slot sizes have a wide variety, to ensure that your filtration requirements are met.
To compliment the pipes, we also provide an array of sands, gravels, non permeable sealing muds and filtration socks so you have all the right equipment for your projects.
The standard OD sizes start from ¾” – 24” with slot sizes ranging from 0.3 – 1.0mm to ensure the maximum filtration volumes can be maintained.
These are able to be provided in a number of other screens such as; dual wall, ribbed, both steel and stainless steel, pre-gravel packed and continuous slot screens with OD sizes ranging from 1” – 48” ** - slot sizes range from 0.3 – 4.0mm.**
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Fittings
When shopping for pumps, pipes, full systems, etc there's usually something you may have forgotten. When ordering your equipment always check through your set ups start to finish/ end to end or ask a member of the team for advice.
Just in case you have it all and just want to browse here’s some of the common accessories which we know you might need.
Bends, connections and reducers
Centralisers and Wings
Clamps
Sleeves
Probes
Adapters
Plugs and Caps
Hanger Heads
Whatever your set up is or if you are wanting a complete system and are unsure on what accessories you may need for your application don’t hesitate to contact us.
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Well Heads
Finishing off the static well installation, the well head can be configured to each of your requirements with an assortment of sizes, connections and set ups. Depending on budget or site solution well heads are available in both plastic and steel.
•PPE and PVC
For submersible pumps standard sizes starting from 50 – 200mm dia.** Complete with flange, O ring, cable gland, and galvanised nuts and bolts
•Steel
For a more robust and built for longevity standard sizes are from 225 – 315mm dia.** the flanges, connections and heads can be customised to any size and any finish
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Pumps
Do you need to discharge or need to relieve your site from water? Do you need to install water wells or replace your existing pump? Then we’ll have the right pumps for you to choose from, we stock a variety of pumps and are UK distributors for a number of brands.
We provide:
Water well pumps including filtration systems, sampling and tanks
Water sample pumps (mega and super purger) – ideal in monitoring wells 2”and upwards
Ground source heat pumps**
We also have:
Hand operated Pumps – for boreholes and tangy pumps for packers.
We can supply all the lines, fittings and power supplies for a complete set up to ensure you don’t have to source something from anywhere else.
If you want advice on flows or have specific requirements you need to achieve or would like some spec sheets then simply call us and a member of our team will be more than happy to answer your questions.
** Subject to availability and are all job specific; call in for advice from a member of the team.
Drilling Machines
Sonic Drilling is the leading supplier of drilling machines and equipment with extensive contacts, we can offer the best solution at competive prices.
We also offer finance packages and part exchange options.
Sonic (Drilling and Site Investigation)
The drilling method that will get you deeper than ever before! The sonic drilling technique is far superior to anything else on the market, using the combination of high frequency vibrations and high pressure water the power is maintained at the drill bit throughout the drilling process. The sonic is best suited within the granular strata installing geothermal, water wells and core sampling but there is literally nothing that can stop it!
SDC550-18 – Sonic** -
This impressive specialist bit of kit is utilised across the country to install the deepest of holes so far we’ve gone + 160.0mBGL and the only reason we stopped was due to client requirements. The sonic can drill holes quicker and more efficient than anything else on the market - If you want to find out more about the sonic system and learn how it can add further depth to your contracts or would like a demo we can arrange at your convenience, although it’s much better working in a live scenario.
Mini Sonic** -
We have adapted a mini rig with the sonic capabilities – look in our 'Klemm' section or call us to find out more!
All the rigs can be arranged for contract hire with or without labour or for purchase to support your contracts and fleet. If you want to see the spec sheets, discuss part exchanges, long term hires or sales of your own equipment get in touch with a member of the team and we can resolve all of your queries
Klemm (Piling, Drilling and Site Investigation)
Renowned in the drilling and piling industry Klemm’s high quality German engineering are what make the brand a reliable go-to staple for drilling around the world. As most companies around the U.K and Europe already rely on these machines there’s no wonder why these machines are always busy!
Our Klemm Fleet provides a good coverage basis for all drilling techniques.
709 - Rotary -
Capable of drilling up to 660mm dia. with impressive torque, this rig is utilised mainly in the piling world for installing the larger scale of mini piles. The larger drill mast can support a 5 - 6.0m drill string enabling the installation of continuous flight auger piles like the big boys on a smaller scale. Extra casing and augers can be easily added to get you to the depths you need.
802 – Rotary Percussive -
Used mainly in the drilling, grouting and anchoring schemes the 802’s capacities are hard to rival. Our rigs have side loaders to keep all your essentials with you at the business end at all times.
702 – Rotary -
The larger rig in the limited access realm the 702 is set up for overall versatility. Capable to be set up to drill up to 660mm dia. this rig can install large diameters in tight spots. With a power-pack in tow, extension lines can be added so you can easily pile indoors keeping the power-pack outside for better access. Sectional flights are added to get you to the depths you need.
701 – Mini Sonic** -
Set up with the sonic drilling head this limited access rig has supersonic drilling capabilities. With our own custom made sonic head, we can achieve incredible frequencies enabling both casing and rods to be buzzed into depths quicker and deeper than that of any competitor of its size and even in the range! If you want to find out more about the sonic system or would like a demo we can arrange at your convenience, although it’s much better working in a live scenario.
500 – Rotary/ Percussive -
Even smaller still the 500 is your answer to limited access within or around a building, or basement with the rig alone weighing in at 1.5T the 500 can be easily lifted or worked off a platform to install rods, augers and casing to get you where you need to be where ever you are.
All the rigs can be arranged for contract hire with or without labour or for purchase to support your contracts and fleet.
If you want to see the spec sheets, discuss part exchanges, long term hires or sales of your own equipment get in touch with a member of the team and we can resolve all of your queries
Comacchio (Piling, Drilling and Site Investigation)
All the way from Italy the Comacchio brand is one of the elite. Like most Italian designs the attention to detail is impeccable and as all our clients have seen before they are a great bit of reliable equipment to work with.
MC-5D – Rotary -
The tech series provides a few new advancements to conventional mini piling rigs enabling accessing all your positions with ease using the 1.0m boom on the mast and the 360 degree turntable, there’s literally no excuse for getting those piles into an awkward spot.
What’s great about these is the 5D’s have a similar size range and spec better in some cases to the 702 without the overall weight and can drill 450 / 508mm comfortably. Better still what’s better than having one of these? It's that we have two and the twins work well on their own but even better together to achieve astonishing production levels.
All the rigs can be arranged for contract hire with or without labour or for purchase to support your contracts and fleet.
If you want to see the spec sheets, discuss part exchanges, long term hires or sales of your own equipment get in touch with a member of the team and we can resolve all of your queries.
Dando (Site Investigation and water wells)
It will be impossible to say you’ve never seen one of these rigs working, they are the oldest staple in the site investigation and piling world, they’re always busy and a real cost effective tool to get your project up and running from the invaluable information they retrieve from the ground.
Buffalo 4000 -
With low running costs, light weight and such a simplistic design the buffalo is easily transported to any location to get you to the right depth and retrieve samples so your site investigation reports can be accurately logged. The Buffalo is used effectively for installing water wells also; provided the ground types are suitable.
If you need a water well installing or need some site investigations call us for advice.
All the rigs can be arranged for contract hire with or without labour or for purchase to support your contracts and fleet. If you want to see the spec sheets, discuss part exchanges, long term hires or sales of your own equipment get in touch with a member of the team and we can resolve all of your queries
Premier (Site Investigation and driven applications)
If you need dynamic window sampling look no further than the Premier mini tracked rigs
Premier 110 -
Weighing in at only 800kg for this tracked rig there no stopping where it can go, the window sampler holds all its rods and casing on the side so the overall set up is self contained and easy to mobilise.
If you have some window sampling that needs doing or you have an inventive idea for this rig give us a call to discuss.
All the rigs can be arranged for contract hire with or without labour or for purchase to support your contracts and fleet. If you want to see the spec sheets, discuss part exchanges, long term hires or sales of your own equipment get in touch with a member of the team and we can resolve all of your queries
Mori
Rock Tools
Sonic Drilling supplies casing advancement systems from reputable manufacturers.
Selecting the right system depends on various factors; Sonic can advise and supply the system to give a solution to your project demands.
DTH - Down the Hole Hammers and Bits
Sonic Drilling supplies DTH hammers and bits from reputable proven manufacturers.
A fundamental solution for your drilling business, tailored to suit various drilling applications – Sizes ranging from 3 ½” to 40”
Rock and Drag bits
As one of the key elements to your arsenal drill bits and shoes are at the business end of the drilling and without the right set up you’ll never get past the made ground. As the strata you’re encountering is so varied across the site, let alone the UK and the rest of the world, there’s a different bit and shoe to suit your type of drilling. Have a look through our more standard list which isn’t limited to the following to find what you need.
Rock and Drag bits
Tricone / rock roller bits – (73 – 158.75 mm)**
Winged Drag bits – (47.6 – 374.65mm)**
PDC Drill Bits – (55 – 762mm) – 3 to 6 blade**
What other drill bits may you need to drill with?
PDC Hole Openers – (150mm – 900mm dia.)**
PDC Centralisers – (150mm – 900mm dia.)**
Geothermal drilling bits
Button bits
Lost points, shoes and bits
Have you got a perfect shoe or bit that you just can’t find again or you can’t bear to part with? We can replicate one you already have or refurbish your bits provided they’re not too loved! Send through your drill bits to us and we can get them back to new and back to you in no time!
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Coring / Casing Shoes
As one of the key elements to your arsenal drill bits and shoes are at the business end of the drilling and without the right set up you’ll never get past the made ground. As the strata you’re encountering is so varied across the site let alone the UK and the rest of the world there’s a different bit and shoe to suit your type of drilling to. Have a look through our more standard list which isn’t limited to the following to find what you need.
Coring / Casing Shoes
Tungsten Carbide (T.C) Core bits
Rectangular Saw tooth profile
Tapered profile
Octagonal profile
Fragmented profile
Geotechnical Sawtooth (G.T.S) Core bits
Polycrystalline Diamond Cutters (P.D.C) Core bits
Thermally Stable Polycrystalline (T.S.P) Core bits
Surface-set Diamond Core bits
Impregnated Diamond Core bits
Have you got a perfect shoe or bit that you just can’t find again or you can’t bear to part with? We can replicate one you already have or refurbish your bits provided they’re not too loved! Send through your drill bits to us and we can get them back to new and back to you in no time!
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Drill/ Piling Casing and Core Barrels
Enabling you to support the hole you're drilling against, tough strata, giving you a better end product, advancing your drilling capacity through the toughest of strata or even providing your hard working teams with a well earned tea break, the casing you after will be on our shelf.
Drill Casing - For rotary, percussion, bottom driven mini piles, window sampling etc we have a variety of sizes, grades and thicknesses for you to chose from
Standard sizes start from 50 – 323mm dia. ** in thin, thick or heavy wall tube in a variety of connection styles lead cutting shoes and more.
Core barrels - To assist your site investigation works call in for your desired barrels if its 1.0 – 6.0m let us know for sampling sizes or for ancillary items like core catchers and more just call in and ask a member of the team. **
Piling Casing - For keeping your bores open and straight in any strata we have a variety of sizes, threads, grades and thicknesses for you to chose from
Standard sizes start from 308 – 660mm dia. ** with a variety of connection styles, lead cutting shoes and more.
Accessories for casing for either rods or samplers go from centralisers, core catchers, nipples, adapters, drill bits and shanks to even flushing and drilling heads and if you’re looking for it you’ll find it with us. We can even custom make or have your equipment refurbished.
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Drill Rods and Augers
Getting you to the depths you need your drill rods and augers are the fundamentals items for you getting the job done. With a variety of connections to suit each company and system there’s a solution for all your set ups. We can arrange for brand new or second hand for purchase or for a hire agreement depending on your budget or job.
Drill Rods
Rotary percussive, with centralisers, A thread? We have it! For whatever your set up we will have the drill rods you need.
Standard sizes range from 35 – 273mm dia. from 1.0 – 3.0m** with a wide range of parallel threads (metric and DCDMA)
We also have;
Drill collars and blade stabilisers
Nipples and adapters
Fishing tools, Swivels, and Taps
Spanners, Wrenches, Stillsons, non-return valves and adapters
Accessories for rods go from lifting swivels, spanners, drill bits and shanks to even duplex heads, clamps and drilling heads and if you’re looking for it you’ll find it with us.
Augers
Hollow stem or solid stem, 120 Hex or to a certain duplex? We’ll have it!
Sizes range from 100 – 600mm dia. from 1.0 – 3.0m** both hollow and solid stem.
We have lead augers and core barrels to complete your set up or drilling application which can be arranged per upon request; this includes specific tooling, hard facing and sizes.
Accessories for augers go from auger pins, spanners, dollies and shanks to even duplex heads, clamps and drilling heads and if you’re looking for it you’ll find it with us.
**All sizes and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Drilling Accessories
When shopping for augers, drill rods, drill bits, full systems, etc there is usually something you may have forgotten. When ordering your equipment always check through your set ups start to finish/ end to end or ask a member of the team for advice.
Just in case you have it all and just want to browse here’s some of the common accessories which we know you might need which we are not limited to. You know how it is, there’s always something!
•Auger pins, concrete couplings, whip checks
•Drilling Clamps – variety of sizes and clamp set ups up to 660mm dia. this includes all your jaw pads, housing and even down nuts and bolts
•Oils and Grease (a spannermans best friend!) – we stock everything for hammers, cleaning and engine fluids to cubes, rods and casing you name it!
•Bends, connections and reducers
•Water fittings, lay flats and alcathene
•Cones, road signs and ramps
•Jet washers and water tanks
•Drip trays, spill kits**
**All sizes, and specifications are standard issue however should you need a more bespoke solution, special arrangements can be made to suit any application you may have. Simply contact us or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Mixers
Whether its grout, marconite, PFA, polymer or bentonite there’s a mixer here for you. Our more common application mixers are listed as follows with a brief for its common uses;
Sonic mixers – towable lightweight units required in high demand scenarios where high quality mixing is key
High Shear colloidal mixers – static units required in high demand scenarios where high quality mixing is key
Bulk paddle mixers – small to large static units built for batching large quantities
We also have:
Settlement Tanks – for storing used, clean and storing water
Do you have a particular mixer in mind for quantity, size or want the spec sheets?
We can also supply the lines and fittings for any combination or set up configuration you need, check out our 'Accessories' section or ask a member of the team. Simply contact us direct or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
De-Sanding Units
If you need to de-sand your drill flush or cleaning drilling mud, our range of de-sanders will soon separate your unwanted fines;
Sonic Mud cleaner/ de-sanding static units
Ultra Clean 600 – de-sanding static unit
Settlement Tanks – for storing used, clean and storing water
Do you have a particular de-sandining unit in mind, or do you just want to inquire about the spec sheets and outputs?
We can also supply the lines and fittings for any combination or set up configuration you need, check out our 'Accessories' section or ask a member of the team. Simply contact us direct or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
Agitators
Whether its grout, marconite, PFA, polymer or bentonite there’s a mixer here for you. Our more common application agitators are listed as follows with a brief for its common uses;
Bulk paddle mixers – small to large static from 100 – 5000ltr units
built for batching large quantities in the drilling and grouting world, the set ups can be tailored to your site whether working for a homeowner or in the middle of a Greenfield site.
We also have:
Settlement Tanks – for storing used, clean and storing water
Do you have a particular agitator in mind? Simply call a member of the team or send in your inquiry and we’ll be happy to help you.
We can also supply the lines and fittings for any combination or set up configuration you need, check out our 'Accessories' section or ask a member of the team. Simply contact us direct or send through your inquiry and a member of our team will be able to answer or advise on any of your queries.
