subject: Auger And Its Role In Efficient Deep Hole Drilling [print this page] The auger is a very useful piece of attachment used along with loaders and can help in digging holes. It is a drilling device with helical screw blades. The beauty of this equipment lies in the way it functions. While the hole is drilled the rotation of the helical blade ensures that the material is cleared out of the hole being drilled simultaneously. There are many ways of operating the augers as well. While manually turned augers are used, excellent productivity can be achieved through electric motor driven augers. When attached to skid steers, these augers become very efficient. The augers sometimes come with auger bit for a clean cut. In terms of function, there are many different types of augers. There are garden augers, post-hole augers and tree planting augers.
The garden auger is designed for garden landscaping in around houses. Depending on functions like tree fertilizing or planting of bulbs, these augers come in several shapes and sizes. Similarly, you have tree planting augers which are designed for heavy duty drilling. The design of these augers not only provides better penetration but also gives good efficiency using thick steel, helical shafts. You may also come across augers which are actually used after the holes have been dug. These make post hole digging faster. Some of the longest augers for post holes are 38 inches long and are used by professionals for landscaping, fencing and digging foundations for sign posts.
An auger comes in many shapes and sizes such as the horizontal augers and exploration augers. There are augers that come with screw conveyors and augers that come with a solid stem. The universal continuous flight horizontal augers have a rugged construction and give you excellent flexibility in terms of shape and size. Some of these augers come along with male connectors and drive pin with the additional option of hard facing the flight edge if needed. Cold rolled steel is used for garden augers that come in different diameters such as 1.75 inches, 2 inches and 2.75 inches. You can have garden augers that come with a sturdy and rugged 3/8 inch shaft. These shafts are designed to prevent slippage when used with the drill chuck.
You can pick a heavy duty auger as well for tough conditions. Some garden augers for example come with hardened steel cutters which are attached to the bottom of the spiral. These augers are ideal for digging holes on hard grounds. There are toothed augers which can provide customization to match the requirement of the drilling machine and the ground condition. Rock and soil rippers can also be used with fabricated cutter heads to suit the condition of the soil. Makers of high quality augers generally focus on the thrust point, which has very high structural strength. They provide excellent durability and high performance too. It is important to pick augers from manufacturers and suppliers who can offer dedicated service and support as well for the equipment so that any issues with the tool can be handled easily.
