S01-01

Instrument Code:	S01-01
Name:	Spear-type sampler
Synonyms:	Spear picker, tube sampler, pike sampler, tubular picker, silo picker
Description:
	This is a metal or plastic sampler. Made of stainless steel or polypropylene (PP). Usual dimensions: capacity from 70 ml to 250 ml, standard length 1 m. Usually equipped with a telescopic rod.
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Application:
	Used for taking direct samples of bulk goods from sacks, bags or plastic drums, if these goods are in powder or granulated form. Also suitable for vertical zone sampling of free-flowing materials such as grain, sugar, flour, cement, plastic granulate, chemicals, sand or ash. Sampling is possible up to a depth of 3.5 metres. The sampler is not suitable for sampling of paste-like, wet or cohesive materials.
Operation:
	The sampler is passed through the sampled material from top to bottom. When the desired zone is reached the sample chamber is opened using the telescopic handle. As soon as the probe is filled with the sample, the spike of the probe is screwed shut, the sampler is withdrawn and the sample is transferred into a wide mouth container. Can also be used for taking samples through the packaging. The sampler is introduced into the product by piercing the packaging. When the desired zone is reached the sample chamber is opened using the telescopic handle. As soon as the probe is filled with the sample, the spike of the probe is screwed shut, the spike is withdrawn, and the sample is transferred into a wide mouth container. The hole in the packaging must be closed using tape or a sticker (or a control seal).
Typical examples:
	Sampling of free-flowing materials such as grain, sugar, flour, cement, plastic granulate, chemicals, sand or ash.
Cleaning and maintenance:
	Disassemble the sampler, clean with a cleaning brush, rinse with water if necessary, wipe with a dry cloth. Sterilisable.

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S01-01 Spear-type sampler