Window Sampling System
The Van Walt percussion Window Sampling System is a powerful, non-destructive, low disturbance site investigation tool. It uses a GS connection with a screw-on, reinforced cutting edge for high entry efficiency samples. The system is strong, efficient and easy to use.
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The Van Walt Window Sampling System is ideal for sampling and research in sites with restricted access, where there is the potential for contaminated samples, when an undisturbed sample is required or you are sampling for the exploration of base metals or for mineral deposits, like gold and other precious metals.
Simply – the best window sampling system currently on the market.
- Custom sets available to cater for your needs
- Easy retrieval of samples in hard soils which may contain rubble and/or stones
- Light in weight and mobile for drillers working in difficult to access sites. A typical window sampling set to achieve depths of 6 metres and will weigh approximately 200 kg with the heaviest item being the hammer at 25kg.
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Window Sampling System Equipment Options:
Applications
- Soil profile description and classification
- Soil sampling above groundwater table
- Soil sampling below groundwater table
- Environmental soil research
- Undisturbed sampling
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Connection
Screwthread
Drilling diameter
Max 10cm
Maximum sample depth
10 m
Power supply
Petrol
Product material
Steel
Sample diameter:
40 – 80 mm
Sample length
1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 mm
Sample specification:
Undisturbed
Sample stored in:
PVC Line
Sampler position:
Vertical
Package size:
2230 x 800 x 800 mm
Weight
375kg
Accessories
Foil Liner
PVC Liners – 50 mm x 1000 mm clear
Cap for inner liner – 50 mm diameter
Round brush for internal thread
24” Stilson
Resources
Video
Manuals & Downloads
- Soil Research brochure
- Window Sampling System Information Sheet
- Mineral Exploration Brochure
- Window sampling training in Maryland USA
- Drilling for the lost city of Atlantis
- Drilling with Environment Canterbury, New Zealand
- Installation of a Direct Well with a Drive Cone
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Web Pages
- Sediment sampling gets scientific
- When Britain gets building – Van Walt gets drilling!
- The importance of research
- Ecohydrology. How hard can it be?
- No rest for the sedimentologist at Christmas
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Video Links
- Window Sampling Demonstration
- Maintaining & Operating a Cobra Drill
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Online Magazine
- Soil Research Equipment 2020
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