Pittsburgh – – September 18, 2026 -- Two inventors from Waldron, Ark., have developed the EASY-PULL PULLING EYE, a device designed to speed up horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations by enabling pullback directly with an HDD hammerhead.
Device eliminates costly bore removal step in trenchless drilling
The tool removes the need to pull an entire bore out of the ground and swap heads before pulling back pipe, a step that currently consumes time and labor on trenchless drilling projects. By allowing pullback directly with the hammerhead while maintaining proper tension, the design targets a reduction in downtime during HDD operations.
Target buyers span HDD hammerhead makers to utility firms
The invention is aimed at HDD hammerhead manufacturers, underground construction contractors, oil and gas companies, utility providers, and telecommunications firms. Its stated strength and simplicity of use are positioned as key selling points for operators seeking to increase productivity on trenchless jobs.
Design now open for licensing through InventHelp
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp and is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers.