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  1. Visit Us at the NGWA or NWMA Shows!

    November 7, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Rig Source to attend the Northwest Mining Association Show and the National Groundwater Association Expo

    It’s hard to believe November is already here! Rig Source will be attending TWO trade shows at the end of this month. We hope to see some of you there!

    Our company founders, Mike and Lisa Crimaldi, will be at the National Groundwater Association Ground Water Expo in Las Vegas from November 29 – Dec 2, 2011.  Come say hello- Mike and Lisa love to meet drilling industry leaders.  Rig Source’s booth is #224 (located between the Atlas Copco & Geoprobe® booths).  For more information on the NGWA Expo, visit http://www.ngwa.org/.

    Our Director of Sales, Matt Slater, will be at the Northwest Mining Show in Reno/Sparks, Nevada from November 28 – December 2, 2011.  Find Matt at booth #743 and be sure to introduce yourself!  We are proud to serve the industry with new and used core drills for sale, tooling and parts; as well tracked mounted options for your drills, support equipment and water tanks.  For more information on the Northwest Mining Show, visit http://www.nwma.org/convention.asp.

    We’ll be giving our trade show visitors a beautiful 2012 Rig Source Calendar at both shows so make sure to pick up your copy!  We look forward to visiting with you.

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  2. Rig Source Completes an Atlas Copco CS1000 Remount

    October 18, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Atlas Copco CS1000 Remount on TruckBluestone Coal in Beckley, WV gets ready to take delivery of another new Atlas Copco CS1000 for coal exploration on their lease in West Virginia. This is the second CS1000 that Bluestone has purchased, the first mounted on a 6×6 truck and now this one on a 4×4 International.  Rig Source was able to fabricate a driller’s and helper’s platform on the rear of the truck and in addition to the standard W1122 Bean style pump that comes with the rig, we added a 3L6 moyno water pump on the deck.

    Rig Source currently has an Atlas Copco CS1000 and CT14 in stock and ready for immediate delivery.  For more information about our new or used Atlas Copco CS1000 core drills for sale, please feel free to visit a link to the Rig Source Core Drill page.  Additional questions can be directed towards Matt Slater either by phone at 630-365-1649 or by email: matt@rigsourceinc.com.

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  3. Rig Source Serves the Oil and Gas Industry

    October 11, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Atlas Copco RD20 Oil and Gas Drill RigOil and gas drills and drill packages. Rig Source is active in the oil and gas industry providing shallow oil and gas land drills such as  the Atlas Copco RD20, Schramm T130 and a variety of 1000-2000 HP rigs to companies internationally.

    If you need to build a drill package, Rig Source can help!  We can include everything from mud pumps and compressors to dog houses and drill collars and also ship everything to your job site anywhere around the world.

    Currently Rig Source has an Atlas Copco RD20 and a Schramm T130 for sale.  You can view the listings on our website – 2007 Atlas Copco RD20 III and 2006 Schramm T130XD.  Feel free to also call 630-365-1649 or email info@rigsourceinc.com for more information.

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  4. Brand New Atlas Copco CS1000 Ready for Purchase

    October 6, 2011 by Cassie Spenny


    Just Added to the Rig Source Showroom. – Rig Source continues to keep up with the momentum within the mineral exploration and core drilling industries by helping our customers find the equipment they need.  Another brand new Atlas Copco CS1000 is in stock and is available for immediate purchase.

    The compact Atlas Copco CS1000 P4 diamond core drill is ideal for fly-in job-sites, but can also be mounted on Morooka or IHI crawler carriers if needed.  Rig Source can customize any drill package to fit your needs.

    Additional information about this Atlas Copco CS1000 core drill can be found on the full website listing.  Feel free to contact Matt Slater either by phone at 630-365-1649 or by email: matt@rigsourceinc.com for additional information.

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  5. Rig Source Takes Delivery of Another Atlas Copco CT14

    October 5, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Atlas Copco CT14 Core Drill for Sale

    Just Added to the Rig Source Showroom. – Rig Source continues to try and keep up with the demand in the mineral exploration and core drilling industry by taking delivery of yet another Atlas Copco CT14!  No need to pre-order a unit, Rig Source has them in stock, for sale with immediate delivery.

    The CT 14 is designed with a dumping tower, jacks and bed, so it is ideal for mounting on a Morooka MST-2200VD crawler carrier or IHI IC-100 crawler carrier.  Rig Source’s custom fabrication services can help mount the unit to meet your exact needs if it be truck, carrier or skid mounted.

    Need the unit shipped to you? Rig Source sells and ships core drills worldwide and can help handle your logistics needs to deliver them right to your job-site.

    Visit our sales showroom to view the complete online listing or email  matt@rigsourceinc.com or call us at 630-365-1649 for more information.

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  6. FOR SALE – 2007 Atlas Copco RD20 III

    August 11, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Just Added to the Rig Source Showroom. – Rig Source recently added a 2007 Atlas Copco RD20 drill with approximately 5,000 hours to it’s online sales showroom that is ready to use.  The drill is mounted on a 2007 Tridem Crane Carrier with a CAT C13 380 HP Engine.

    2007 Atlas Copco RD20 Drill comes equipped with an Ingersoll-Rand HR 2.5 Air Compressor, Floating Sub, 60-gallon Oiler, Bean 1000 PSI Water Pump, Diesel Fired Deck Pre-heater and Hammer Tooling Kit.

    The drilling package comes with the substructure, compressor, pipe trailer, dog house, trailers, water truck, skidder, barrel water tanks, hammers, elevators and more.  Other miscellaneous drilling tools also come included.

    For more information, call 630-365-1649 or visit the full online listing.

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  7. Rig Source Sponsors a Hole at the CMA Golf Event

    August 5, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Westminster, CO – Rig Source would like to wish good luck to all of the golfers participating in the Colorado Mining Association shotgun scramble summer golf tournament today.  Participants will be seeing the sponsorship flag at one of the holes at the Legacy Ridge Golf Course in Westminster, Colorado where the event is taking place.

    This is a wonderful event setup by the CMA to promote the organization and provide opportunities for individuals from large and small enterprises to have fun and network with others within the mining industry.

    Rig Source is a current member of the Coloroado Mining Association and is also provider of new and used Atlas Copco and Boart Longyear core drill rigs used for the mining industry.  For more information about Rig Source and the available new or used core drill equipment, feel free to:

    Call us at: 630-365-1649
    Visit our website at: www.rigsourceinc.com

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  8. Rig Source Top 6 Drill Rig Rentals

    July 14, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Need a drill rig? Consider our rental rig options.
    If you aren’t in the market to buy a new or used drill rig, we have an alternate option for you! Rig Source offers both Diedrich and Geoprobe track-mounted rental drills.

    Our top 6 drill rig rental units include:

      • Diedrich D-50 Drill Rig
      • Geoprobe ® 420 M Direct Push
      • UnitGeoprobe ® 540MT Direct Push Unit
      • Diedrich D-120 Drill Rig
      • Geoprobe ® 6620DT Direct Push Unit
      • Geoprobe ®7822DT Direct Push Unit

    Want convenience? Just tell us where to ship it!
    Keep in mind that we can ship rig rentals anywhere through out the US and Canada. Rig Source also offers great rental rates on a weekly or monthly rate, depending on your specific needs.

    Contact us and we’d be happy to help!
    For rental drill rig listings, browse our Online Rental Showroom or call today for pricing and availability 630.365.1649.

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  9. Did you know that Rig Source offers high quality custom fabrication?

    July 7, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Rig Source can transform your unique ideas into the customized solution that will help you get your job done.  We have an expert team of mechanics and welders that can help make your vision a reality for any truck drill remount project or carrier mounted drill project.  Rig Source can also help with winch and crane installations, custom beds, toolboxes, storage compartments and water tanks.

    Rig Source can provide you a great refurbished machine with the best quality of craftsmanship, either for purchase or for rent.  Our custom solutions service the environmental, geotechnical, core drilling and pipeline industries.

    We look forward the opportunity to help fit your precise requirements and provide you the best service and solutions.

    Feel free to contact at: 630-365-1649 with any specific needs or questions.

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  10. IDC Senegal Purchases Two Atlas Copco Core Drills for Mineral Exploration

    June 7, 2011 by Cassie Spenny

    Atlas Copco CS14 and CS1000Atlas Copco CS14 and Atlas Copco CS1000

    Rig Source Inc. sold an Atlas Copco CS14 and Atlas Copco CS1000 to IDC Senegal for their mineral exploration project outside of Dakar, Senegal.  The CS14 and CS1000 are the first two core drills in the IDC fleet and will help boost production by allowing better, faster results for their clients. Rig Source was able to not only supply the drills for IDC but were able to get a package of drilling consumables from Atlas Copco to properly start their drilling program. Rig Source carries both new and used Atlas Copco core drills.  Contact Rig Source for availability and pricing.

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