Directional Drilling- Zero Trip Wedge
✅ One-trip installation (significant time savings)
✅ No retrieval of the wedge after setting
✅ Increased accuracy in drill trajectory
✅ Reduced operational risk
✅ Perfect for challenging or deep drilling conditions
New: Multi-Size Orientation Dropping Kit
The Multi-Size Orientation Dropping Kit is a reusable orientation system designed to support the installation and orientation of the Zero Trip Wedge across multiple drilling configurations.
Built to improve field flexibility, this system allows drilling crews to work with a common orientation tool concept for different wedge sizes, depending on project requirements and available configurations. It helps simplify preparation, reduce handling, and improve the overall efficiency of directional wedging operations.
When used with the Zero Trip Wedge, the Multi-Size Orientation Dropping Kit helps drilling contractors and mining companies optimize adn speed up the orientation process, reduce downtime, and improve productivity in diamond drilling projects.
Key Benefits
- Reusable orientation system
- Designed to support multiple wedge sizes
- Reduced handling in the field
- Improved operational flexibility
- Integrated with the Zero Trip Wedge technology
- Alignment made easy with tool face multishot system
Description
Zero Trip Wedge: Innovative Solution for Directional Deviation in Drilling
Geo-Mines distribute the revolution in wedging directional diamond drilling solutions, the Zero Trip Wedge.
With strong technical and field expertise, we support mining projects with reliable tools designed to meet the demands of modern directional drilling.
Zero Trip Wedge – Directional Drilling Solution
Geo-Mines is the Canadian distributor for Zero Trip Wedge solutions, an innovative technology designed to improve the efficiency of diamond directional drilling. By reducing rod trips, accelerating wedge installation and improving trajectory control, this solution helps drilling contractors and mining companies save time, reduce operating costs and improve project performance.
Geo-Mines represents Zero Trip Wedge technology in Canada to provide drilling contractors and mining companies with an innovative solution for diamond directional drilling.
With its field expertise, technical network and understanding of Canadian mining realities, Geo-Mines supports clients in the evaluation, selection, demonstration and integration of this technology on their projects.
Our role is to create a direct link between the operational needs of Canadian clients and a technology designed to improve productivity, reduce handling and optimize cost per metre drilled.
Reduce Time Losses Associated with Traditional Methods
In directional drilling operations, every rod trip represents additional time, cost and operational risk. Traditional wedging methods can require multiple handling steps, tie up crews and slow down hole advancement.
The Zero Trip Wedge was developed to simplify this critical step and allow for faster, more efficient installation, especially on deep or complex projects.
A Technology Designed to Accelerate Directional Wedging
Product image: Zero Trip Wedge on a clean background or technical photo of components. Can be used with a short technical caption.
Product image: Zero Trip Wedge on a clean background or technical photo of components. Can be used with a short technical caption.
The Zero Trip Wedge is a hole deviation solution designed to reduce the handling associated with conventional wedge installation. This approach helps limit downtime, reduce rod trips and improve the overall efficiency of directional drilling operations.
The technology is particularly well suited to projects where accuracy, speed of intervention and reduced operational risk are essential.
Key Points to Highlight
| Key benefit | Operational impact |
| Faster installation | Reduces handling associated with conventional wedging. |
| Fewer rod trips | Helps reduce non-productive time and operational interruptions. |
| Time savings at depth | Important advantage when holes are long or difficult to access. |
| Trajectory control | Helps achieve a more controlled trajectory in directional projects. |
| Reduced operational risk | Fewer handling steps mean less exposure to incidents and errors. |
| Canadian support | Local support by Géo-Mines for evaluation and integration. |
Benefits for Drilling Contractors and Mining Companies
- Less time lost: Reduces handling and rod trips associated with conventional wedging methods.
- Improved productivity: Allows crews to spend less time installing the wedge and more time drilling.
- Cost reduction: Every hour saved down the hole can help reduce the overall project cost.
- Directional accuracy: Helps achieve a more controlled trajectory in directional drilling projects.
- Reduced operational risk: Fewer handling steps mean less exposure to incidents, errors and lost time.
- Canadian support by Géo-Mines: Local support for evaluation, demonstration, availability and technical follow-up.
Typical Applications
The Zero Trip Wedge can be used in several diamond directional drilling contexts, particularly when trajectory control, speed of execution and reduced downtime are priorities.
- Mineral exploration drilling
- Deviation of existing holes
- Trajectory correction
- Deep-hole campaigns
- Underground projects
- Projects in complex ground conditions
- Optimization of strategic holes
Contact us to discuss availability, offered sizes, delivery lead times and demonstration options in Canada.
Final call to action: Schedule a Demonstration | Request a Quote
Short Technical FAQ
Does the Zero Trip Wedge replace traditional wedging methods?
It offers an innovative alternative designed to reduce the handling and rod trips associated with conventional methods.
Is it suitable for underground drilling?
The technology can be evaluated for both surface and underground applications, depending on project conditions.
Does Geo-Mines provide technical support?
Yes. Geo-Mines supports clients in the evaluation and integration of the technology with Zero Trip Wedge technicians.
Is it available in Canada?
Yes. Geo-Mines represents and distributes Zero Trip Wedge solutions for the Canadian market.
What sizes are available?
Configurations must be validated based on project requirements, drilling diameter and availability. Zero Trip Wedge is available in NWL, HWL and PWL using the multi size dropping kit.
Informational videos
The Zero-Trip Wedge – How its Works
ZERO-TRIP WEDGE VS TRADITIONAL HALL ROWE WEDGE
Zero-Trip Installation Guide 2D Animation
Zero-Trip Installation at 1350m : Video Case Study
Zero-Trip Wedge Installation at 1402m : Video Case Study
From Concept to Core : The Zero-Trip Innovations Story
Setting a Zero-Trip Wedge inside casing Video case study