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This equipmemt is designed for obtaining undisturbed samples in most soils and some weak rocks such as Chalk and Mari. The sampler produces a nominal 100mm(4") diameter soil core,approximately 450mm(18") long.

The sample tube with attached cutting shoe is driven into the ground by means of a sliding Hammer.

A Drive Head (or Bell Housing) fits betweent the sliding Hammer and the sample tube and  contains an "overdrive space" and a ball valve. The ball valve allows air to be released as the tube is driven into the ground.




U100 Standard System


Consists of a steel or Aluminium sample tube, Cutting shoe and optional corecatcher. Cutting shoes are case-hardened and may have a plain or serrated edge.

Plastic or Alloy End Caps are available to fit sample tubes and a special Sealing Wax is used for lon-term storage of samples. 


Item
Description
  1
Drive Head
  2
Sample Tube
  3
Core Catcher
  4
Cutting shoe

Plastic Cap




U100 Plastic Liner System


Consists of a steel or Aluminium sample tube, Cutting shoe and optional corecatcher. Cutting shoes are case-hardened and may have a plain or serrated edge. Plastic or Alloy End Caps are available to fit sample         tubes and a special Sealing Wax is used for lon-term storage of

samples


Item
Description
  1
Drive Head
  2
Sample Tube
  3
Plastic Liner
  4
Core Catcher
  5
Spacer Ring
  6
Cutting Shoe

Plastic Cap