AMS - Russian Sediment/Peat Borer Complete Kit - Datasheet

The Russian Peat Borer (6 cm X 50 cm model shown) is a side filling chambered-type sampler. This discrete point sampler enables one to drive the sampler to any point in the sediment profile in the closed (empty) position. Once the target depth is reached, the “T” handle is turned clockwise to initiate the sampling while the pivoting cutting plate supports the cutting action of the borer tube. As the sampler is turned 180 degrees, the sharpened edge of the borer longitudinally cuts a semi-cylindrical shaped sample until the opposite side of the cutting plate is contacted. The contained sample can now be recovered without risk of contamination by overlying sediments. The sample is extruded from the borer by a counter clockwise rotation where sample rests on cutting plate ready for sectioning.