Profile sampler, 10 x 5 cm, 50 cm
The profile sampler allows taking of a sizeable and virtually undisturbed sample up to a depth of approximately 40 cm (10 cm wide and 5 cm across). All roots, up to a cross-section of 2 cm, are included in the sample.
When sampling, both U-shaped gutters are pushed alternatingly into the soil, until the required depth is reached, after which one side of the handle is pulled sharply upwards and the other pushed downwards, thus clamping the profile. The profile sampler may now be extracted and opened to sample or describe the profile. Also replacing the sample taken (in order to reduce the disturbance of the location to be researched to a minimum) is easily executed.
Benefits Profile sampler
A nice top soil profile in seconds
Cuts roots; ideal also for forest soils
Immediate nice large profile view
Works in soft to medium hard soils
Remarks
Zinc plated; samples not fit for Zn analyses
Applications
Root growth research.
Ecological/biological research of a strip layer in the forest.
Soil surveying.
Creating monoliths without the necessity of digging a profile pit.
Suitable for almost all soils.
Profile sampler, 10 x 5 cm, 50 cm
Maximum root thickness
10 mm
Maximum sample depth
50 cm
Product material
stainless steel, iron, other material
Sample diameter
100 x 50 mm
Sample length
50 cm
Sample specification
undisturbed
Sample volume
2500 ml
Sampler position
vertical
Package size
72 x 56 x 11 cm
Weight
5.6 kg
Applications
Soil profile description and classification
Soil sampling above groundwater table
Undisturbed sampling
Soil texture research
Root zone sampling