Gouges
Designed for ease of use, our Gouges come in a variety of options, diameters and lengths. Some have a built-in step that allows you to add more pressure to drive the probe into the soil. Also, options available with or without liners.
Contact Van WaltAdvantages
Ideal for soil mapping; suitability reviews; root, fertilisation, clay and paleontological research – all with minimal disturbance.
- Fast and easy way to sample soils and sediments
- A variety of types available for different soils and ease of use
- Will take samples in the toughest of soils
- Fast and easy to use
- Strong, rubber-grip, handles
- Will cut through bricks and withstand stones
- Disturbed profile for analysis
- Easier sampling with step option to improve insertion into the soil
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Gouges Equipment Options:
Applications
- Soil mapping
- Soil suitability reviews
- Soil profile description & classification/analysis in the field or laboratory (with liners)
- Sampling above and below groundwater table
- Educational purposes
- Root research
- Soil sampling for agricultural and fertilisation research
- Clay distribution research
- Paleontological, archaeological and environmental soil research
Options, Specifications & Accessories
Step Gouge
Material
Nickel-plated chromoly with heat-treated tips
Part
Diameter
Length
Gouge Length
Weight
401.40
22 mm
84 cm with handle
36 cm
1 kg
Gator Gouge
Material
Nickel-plated chromoly with heat-treated tips
Part
Diameter
Length
Gouge Length
Weight
401.45
20 mm
107 cm with handle
35 cm
2 kg
Dual-Purpose Soil Recovery Gouge
Material
Stainless Steel
Part
Diameter
Length
Weight
424.51
29 mm
61 cm
1.9 kg
424.57
29 mm
–
0.1 kg
Other sizes available
Resources
Manuals & Downloads
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