Want to grow business outside of SPT and hollow stem auger drilling? 

It’s never been easier to add cone penetration test (CPT) services. Simply install Vertek’s turnkey CPT conversion kit to your rig and you let the revenue roll in.

The drill rig CPT coversion kit allows drilling service providers conducting geotechnical site characterization activities to conduct CPT with existing drilling equipment.

A simple adapter screwed on to the drill head allows the existing push and pull hydraulic system to advance and retract the CPT equipment to and from the subsurface.

The CPT conversion kit can expand your service capabilities and revenue streams with existing clients. The amount of total push force will depend on the size of your drilling platform and how it is anchored.

Drilling platforms and methods that are most commonly adapted to CPT include:

• Auger Drilling
• Hollow Stem Auger Drilling
• Air and Hydraulic Rotary Drilling
• Directional Drilling
• Direct Push Drilling

CPT data is preferred by most geotechnical engineers as it provides constant data transmitting tip, sleeve, and pore pressure readings 3-4 times a second. Our CPT conversion kit allows for frequent advanced geotechnical measurements such as in-situ dissipation tests and the ability to obtain shear wave seismic velocities vs. depth.

Typical Drilling Rig CPT Conversion Kits consist of:

• Peizo-Cone Penetrometer.
• Data Acquisition System (DAS) and coaxial communication cable.
• Depth marker for depth measurement.
• Drill head adapter for advancing and removal.
• Rods or rod adaptors.
• Wear surface consumables and spares (tips, sleeves, pore pressure filters).
• Seismic shear wave equipment (optional).

By adding CPT to your existing SPT capability, projects that require CPT testing can be completed by your company creating a one stop shop for your clientele.

This initial step into the CPT business will allow your existing crews to obtain a higher daily rate which generates more revenue for your company and expand your customer offerings separating you from your competition. 

If you’re considering the growth of your drilling business and providing additional capabilities to your customers, Vertek’s CPT conversion kit is the best and most cost-effective option to enter the CPT service marketplace.

Our commitment

When you purchase a piece of Vertek CPT equipment, you become part of our family. We provide every customer with unparalleled customer service and unlimited technical support. From design to build to training to the field, we are by your side and always just a phone call away.

Ready to add CPT to your drilling rigs or have questions?

Click here or give us a call at 1-800-639-6315 to discuss your CPT needs and our solutions.