Hole Opener for HDD Applications
DRILLNOVA’s TCI Hole Openers are crafted for excellence in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). Built to tackle tough terrains, these tools ensure you achieve optimal results with every project.
Product Specifications:
• Size Range: 8” – 42”
• Cutter Types: Welded Type & Replaceable Type
• Thread Connections: Customizable to fit your rig specifications
• Ground Conditions: Suitable for a variety of formations, including clay, gravel, shale, and rock
Bolt-on Hole Opener
Easy Maintenance

NovaForce™ R hole openers are designed for contractors who need maximum on-site exibility. With a bolt-on replaceable cone system, operators can easily swap out different cone types–chisel, conical, or spherical–directly on the jobsite to adapt to changing ground conditions.
Welded Hole Opener
Cost-Effective Choice

NovaForce™ W is built with a fully welded arm-body structure for maximum strength and simplicity. Designed for
cost-eective HDD reaming, it eliminates the need for bolt-on components—ideal for one-pass operations or
single-use projects in medium to hard formations.
ROLLER CUTTER

Welded Type
Size: 6", 8-1/2", 9-7/8", 12"
IADC: 517, 537, 617, 637

Bolts Type
•Fast onsite cutter replacement with 3-bolt system
•No welding required — easy maintenance in
•Size: MH-7R(7.875") MH-3R(8.5"), 12MH-3B(12.5")
Select Cone Design

Chisel
60-110MPa

Conical
100-180MPa

Spherical
150-280MPa
DRILLNOVA specializes in high-performance HDD drilling tools.
Reduce downtime, boost drilling efficiency.
Download our HDD catalog to find Hole Openers built for reliable performance.

