One-Piece Gouge Auger Set - Hard Soils
SKU: 0401SB
The one-piece gouge auger set for hard soils is used for sampling to a depth of 1 metre, through tougher soil layers. The consists of a gouge auger of a heavier design, an impact absorbing hammer, accessories and a strong carrying bag.
- Up to a depth of 1 meter
- Impact absorbing hammer included
- Non toxic high tensile strength steel
- Perfect for rapid soil profiling
- Push, twist, pull; that’s it!
The one-piece gouge auger set for hard soils is developed for the sampling of tougher soil layers, with a gouge auger of a heavier design. The complete set is made of a non toxic high tensile strength steel. Its efficiency makes it perfect for rapid soil profiling. Please note that gouge bodies will not be filled completely in medium-harder soils.
Applications
- Soil sampling above and below groundwater table
- Archaeological soil research
- Environmental soil research
Because of the minimal disturbance of the sample, the gouge auger is frequently applied in profile research for:
- Soil mapping
- Soil suitability reviews
- Educational purposes
- Root research
- Soil sampling for fertilization research
- Clay distribution research
- Paleontological research