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Geoprobe® Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Geoprobe® Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Tired of struggling to open your split spoon sampler, resorting to gripping with bench vises and beating with wrenches? Then you're ready to try the simplicity and speed of the patented interlocking split spoon sampler - a unique geotechnical innovation from Geoprobe® engineered to greatly benefit your field team. It is built to be stronger, last longer, and save both money and field time compared to a conventional split spoon sampler. Additionally, it meets ASTM Standard D1586 (see diagram).

Advantages of Split Spoon Sampler Design

The interlocking design provides axial alignment of the tube halves, making for a quicker assembly of the split spoon sampler. Each time it goes together it self aligns, creating a perfect fit. With the threads aligned, the cutting shoe and drive head can be threaded to the split spoon sampler. The threads are a multi-lead, which requires fewer turns during assembly and disassembly over conventional spoons. Less time is spent during assembly and disassembly, which speeds up each test interval.

Split Spoon Sampler Durability

In addition to time savings, the interlocking split sheath has two times the strength and durability of conventional spoons. Enhanced material properties and manufacturing result in greater longevity. Design plays an important role as well. Each interlocking point keeps the two tube halves engaged throughout the split spoon sampling process. The strength of these connections prevents the split spoon sampler from bulging in dense materials. It also keeps the tube halves tightly engaged even when over-filling of the sampler occurs.

We’ve been redefining the drilling industry for 30 years by producing solutions to meet or exceed our clients’ needs. Our mission as a drilling rig and tooling manufacturer remains steadfast: Geoprobe Systems® pioneers and delivers innovative, cutting-edge products for technical drillers. Our tooling options are designed and manufactured to achieve reliable and consistent project results. We invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to produce a wide-array of tooling to collect high-quality information with same-day shipping available on most parts.

*Split tube soil sampling system manufactured under U.S. Patent 9,551,188

Key Features

  • The patented interlocking design strengthens the entire sheath
  • Sheath stays aligned during impact which eliminates bulging and bowing
  • Enhanced material properties result in greater split spoon sampler longevity
  • 2x the strength & durability
  • Multi-lead threads = fewer turns to put together and take apart

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The shoes don't round off like traditional spoons and they don't get bent in rubble fill like traditional spoons. The very first two we had lasted a year-and-a-half of everyday use. The durability and workmanship is as good or better than anything else I've seen.


Rob Scharringhausen, Partner, Bulldog Drilling, Missouri

Resources

Conducting split spoon soil sampling in heaving sands simplified using interlocking split spoon.

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While collecting SPT samples through 2.25-inch hollow stem augers in Triassic silt stone, JD Barker, owner of Quantex in North Carolina, started seeing cutting shoe failures...

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With tooling designed for the user while still meeting ASTM standards, geotechnical engineering firm drill crews appreciate the ease and simplicity of two recent tooling innovations - the spring assisted swivel lift cap and the interlocking split spoon.

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Split spoons the shape of balloons when sampling heaving sands have been eliminated since Alt & Witzig Engineering switched...

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After just a few uses of the 2-inch interlocking split spoon, Discovery Drilling in Alaska was convinced they needed the new design in a 3-inch version to satisfy their sample-hungry clients...

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Geoprobe® Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Geoprobe® Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Geoprobe® 3-inch Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Geoprobe® 3-inch Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Components of the Geoprobe® Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Components of the Geoprobe® Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Interlocking Fingers

Interlocking Fingers

Sample results from the Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler

Sample results from the Interlocking Split Spoon Sampler