Industry Standard Sonic Sampling Tooling: Geoprobe®-level Quality, In-Stock

The sonic drilling industry has spoken: 4X6 sampling has become the standard, and Geoprobe^® has responded with a full line of industry-compatible tooling built to the quality standards customers expect.

Expanding to Meet Sonic Sampling Demand

While Geoprobe^® continues stocking legacy sonic tooling, the new offerings give drillers access to on-the-shelf, quality-controlled components in the sizes the industry commonly relies on.

"Customers now recognize 4X6 sonic sampling as the industry standard," Mike Carlin, tooling engineering manager, said. "We developed industry-compatible 6-inch casing and 4X6 sampling components to meet that need."

For sonic drillers seeking Geoprobe^® quality in industry-standard sizes, tooling is available on the shelf.

• 3.5 and 6.0 GPS sonic casing with industry compatible thread design
• Everything you need for 4X6 sonic sampling, including: 
  Rods l Core Barrels l Bit Options l Drive Heads l Core Catchers
• Stocked on shelves for reliable availability

3.5 GPS Sonic Casing:

One-piece design eliminates common failure point

Geoprobe^® 3.5 GPS sonic casing delivers reliable performance through an uncommon manufacturing approach: upset forged ends. This one-piece design eliminates the need to weld end joints to the mid tube, removing what has traditionally been sonic tooling's most vulnerable point.

"When dealing with sonic tooling, the common failure point is where the end joint is welded to the mid tube. We were able to eliminate that failure point on the 3.5 GPS sonic casing," Mike Carlin, tooling engineering manager, said. "Ultimately this makes for a stronger, more durable casing."

The upset forging process increases the cross section at the tool joint, creating a thicker end that stands up to the demanding vibrations and stresses of sonic drilling. The result is a casing built to last longer in the field, reducing downtime and replacement costs.

Benefits of 3.5 GPS sonic casing:

• One-piece Construction: No welded ends means no weld-related failure points.
• Upset Forged Ends: Thicker cross section at the tool joint for increased strength with thinner mid tube.
• Enhanced Durability: Engineered to withstand the rigors of sonic drilling applications.

3.5 and 6.0 GPS Sonic Casing

Building on the established 3.5 GPS sonic casing, Geoprobe^® offers 6.0 GPS casing with industry-compatible threads. Both sizes deliver quality-controlled manufacturing and availability you depend on to keep projects moving.

4X6 Sonic Sampling System

The 4X6 sonic sampling system provides industry-compatible components needed for the job, including 4.75 core barrels, bit options, drive heads, and core catchers.