Our company has developed a device for extracting small, undisturbed soil cores based on our lysimeter sampling technology for large soil monoliths. The device can take sample cylinder with an inner diameter between 100 and max. 300 mm and, depending on the diameter, lengths between 100 and max. 900 mm. It is possible to extract mineral or organic soil columns. For mineral soils the milling head is equipped with chisels, while a smooth milling head is used for organic soils.

The SoilCore Ex can be operated by yourself or by trained UGT personnel. Depending on your needs, you can use one of our current and optimized developments - you will find a selection in the product pictures - or you can work with us to develop a device that is tailored to your needs. We will be pleased to advise you.

Procedure

The procedure corresponds to the extraction of large soil monoliths, whereby the soil is pre-cut to minimize the forces acting on the soil. The sample cylinder is fixed in position in a stainless steel milling head (fitted with chisels). The entire unit is vertically adjusted and anchored in the ground by the operator at the sampling point. The base plate is designed so that the user can stand on it to stabilize the unit with body weight during the cutting process, if necessary.

The milling head is driven by an electric drive unit (cordless screwdriver, electric drill) via a planetary gear. While the milling head rotates to pre-cut the soil sample, the sample cylinder inside remains completely motionless. The sample cylinder picks up the exposed soil sample true to shape. At the end, the user taps the soil sample with a spade, seals it professionally and transports it to the laboratory.

SoilCore Ex M

• for soil columns with a diameter of up to 120 mm and a length of up to 200 mm
• with drill bit for mineral soils or drill bit for organic soils
• with cordless screwdriver

SoilCore Ex L

• for soil columns with a diameter of up to 200 mm and a length of up to 600 mm
• with drill bit for mineral soils or drill bit for organic soils
• with cordless screwdriver or drilling machine with mains connection