Unique Drilling Tools clevis & clevis swivel maintenance steps for preventing bearing seizure in sandy soil
In horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects conducted in sandy or silty soils, premature bearing seizure remains one of the most underestimated failure risks. For contractors working across Europe, North America, Oceania, and the Middle East, clevises and clevis swivels are often exposed to fine particulate ingress, abrasive slurry, and cyclic axial loads that rapidly degrade bearing surfaces. As a long-term manufacturer of advanced HDD drilling tools with global distribution networks, Unique Drilling Tools continuously optimizes component design and maintenance protocols to address these field realities and extend service life under harsh soil conditions.Rather than focusing on generic component descriptions, this guide concentrates on actionable maintenance step...
