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Sonic drilling is increasingly becoming the drilling method of choice in our industry. If sonic drilling is still new to you, this article provides an overview of how sonic drilling works, its benefits, and what it can be used for.
Wim Kooij is one of our first Sonic operators and has gained experience with the technique since 2007. First in the workshop, then in the field. He has drilled all over the world and trained dozens of drillers.
Focusing on the safety of your crew does not just mean fewer injuries; it also makes financial sense. That’s why we adhere to the motto: “Safety isn’t expensive, its priceless!” Our machines are designed to be even more safe and ergonomic than safety standards. If you ask us, these are the safety features that every Sonic rig needs.
The Royal Eijkelkamp Edelman auger is used all over the world for soil sampling, traditional soil mapping and soil research. But how did this hand auger get its name? To find out we have to travel back in time, to when the first activities for soil mapping took place in the Netherlands.
The ManipAll rod and casing handler is our answer to unsafe situations and physical discomfort while drilling with large rigs. In 2025, our efforts were recognized with the Ground Engineering Health and Safety Award for the ManipAll.
30 years of Sonic at Royal Eijkelkamp: an anniversary to celebrate. Although SonicSampDrill was founded in 2005, development of sonic drilling started much earlier. Just like we constantly innovate to respond to market challenges today, that is also how we first explored this technology. CEO Huug Eijkelkamp and his father Fons, head of the Board of Directors, look back on the early years and how Sonic was built into what it is today.
