Sludge & Sediment Sampling Catalog Vol.5

See inside back cover for ordering information.

WHY CHOOSE ERE?

Original

Sludge Judge®

Features

• Ideal for sewage treatment plants, chemical plants, food processing facilities

• Accurately samples levels of settled solids in non caustic materials

• Made up of (3) 5 ft sections of 3⁄4" O.D. plastic pipe with screw-type fittings

• Top section includes a nylon line for raising and lowering the sampler

• Bottom section includes a valve allowing the sludge & sediment to enter sampler

• Holds approx. 3 oz/ft

• Not autoclavable

• Do not use for sampling ethanol or ethanol blended fuel

Super Strong

Sludge Judge® Ultra

Features

• Accurately samples levels of settled solids in non caustic materials

• Constructed of extremely strong polycarbonate and treated with an ultraviolet stabilizer to help reduce deterioration from the sun’s harmful rays

• Made up of (3) 5 ft sections of 3⁄4" O.D. strong polycarbonate with screw-type fittings

• Top section includes a nylon line for raising and lowering the sampler

• Bottom section includes a valve allowing the sludge & sediment to enter sampler

• Holds approx. 3 oz/ft

• Durable in cold temperatures; can withstand heat up to 138°C (280°F)

• Not autoclavable

• Do not use for sampling ethanol or ethanol blended fuel

Large Capacity

Sludge Judge® II

Features

• Accurately samples levels of settled solids in non caustic materials

• Double capacity making it a very rigid unit when assembled

• Made up of (3) 5 ft sections of 1-1/4" O.D. plastic pipe with screw-type fittings

• Top section includes a nylon line for raising and lowering the sampler

• Bottom section includes a valve allowing the sludge & sediment to enter sampler

• Holds approx. 6 oz/ft

• Not autoclavable

• Do not use for sampling ethanol or ethanol blended fuel

Sludge & Sediment Samplers

The core and auger tips that are fitted with one-way valves for the retention of high-quality soil core samples in non-cohesive, saturated materials. The solid cap, cylinder body, and tips are made of stainless steel.

2" Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler

Includes

• 2-1/4" or 3-1/4" stainless steel sludge solid cap, 5/8" thread

• 2-1/4" or 3-1/4" stainless steel sludge valved core tip

• 2-1/4" or 3-1/4" stainless steel sludge valved auger tip

• 2-1/4" or 3-1/4" x 8", 10" or 12" stainless steel sludge cylinder body

• Universal slip wrench

• 2" x 8", 2" x 10" or 3" x 10" or 3" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 2" or 3" plastic end caps

Accessories

This sampler uses a disposable plastic core catcher and a rubber check flap on a special top cap to improve recovery of saturated materials. Optional extension sections may be added onto the base section. Additional liners or longer liners may be used in the extended sampler. Optional valved core and auger tips are also available to help improve the quality of samples collected in very non-cohesive, saturated materials.

Includes

• 2" stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap, 5/8" thread

• 2" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler base

• 2" multi-stage sludge core tip

• Universal slip wrench

• 2" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 2" plastic end caps

• 2" plastic core catcher

Accessories

2" Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler Kit

This sampling kit is equipped with a durable Hex Quick Pin connection includes everything you need to collect relatively undisturbed sludge and sediment samples up to 4 ft in length. The 12" soil core sampler base and three (3) sampler extension sections allow you to assemble a sampler that is 12", 24", 36", or 48" in length. It also comes with three (3) 4 ft stainless steel extensions that allow you to deploy the sampler through 12 ft of water before reaching the sediment. A disposable plastic core catcher and a special stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap to improve recovery of saturated materials.

Includes

• 2" stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap, hex quick pin

• 2" x12" multi-stage soil core sampler base

• (3) 2" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler extension section

• 2" multi-stage sludge core tip

• 2" multi-stage valved soil core sampler tip

• (3) 4 ft heavy-duty stainless steel extension, hex quick pin

• 18" rubber coated cross handle, hex quick pin

• Regular slide hammer, hex quick pin

• Universal slip wrench

• 2" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 2" plastic end cap

• 2" multi-stage plastic core catcher

• 2" x 12" nylon brush

• 4 ft deluxe carrying case

2" Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler Kit

This sampling kit provides all of the components needed to collect sludge and sediment samples up to 4 ft in length. The 12" base section and (3) extension sections allow you to assemble a sampler that is 12", 24", 36" or 48" in length. It also comes with (3) 4 ft extensions that allow you to deploy the sampler through 12 ft of water before reaching the sediment.

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AM-403.14

Includes

• 2" stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap, 5/8" thread

• 2" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler base

• (3) 2" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler extension section

• 2" multi-stage sludge core tip

• 2" multi-stage valved soil core sampler tip

• (3) 4 ft stainless steel extension, 5/8" thread

• 18" rubber coated cross handle, 5/8" thread

• Regular slide hammer, 5/8" thread

• (2) 12" crescent wrench

• Universal slip wrench

• 2" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 2" plastic end caps

• 2" plastic core catcher

• 2" x 12" nylon brush

• 4 ft deluxe carrying case

Accessories

AM-403.15

The professional series 3/4" threaded extensions are constructed of larger 1" diameter chrome molybdenum tubing and are powder-coated safety orange for added rust resistance. The redesigned 10 lb rubber coated slide hammer is equipped with a more robust 3/4" diameter inner slide bar that makes it more reliable and prevents bending of the bar. The multi-stage flap check cap includes a thicker (.800") collar & was designed to match up with the larger 3/4" threaded female connection of the professional slide hammer to provide increased durability.

Designed For Soil Sampling Professionals Who Want The Strongest, Most Durable Connections!

Includes

• 2" stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap, 3/4" thread

• 2" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler base

• (3) 2" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler extension section

• 2" multi-stage sludge core tip

• 2" multi-stage valved soil core sampler tip

• (3) 4 ft pro series extension, 3/4" thread

• 18" pro series rubber coated cross handle, 3/4" thread

• Pro series slide hammer, 3/4" thread

• (2) 12" crescent wrench

• Universal slip wrench

• 2" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 2" plastic end cap

• 2" plastic core catcher

• 2" x 12" nylon brush

• 4 ft deluxe carrying case

2" Pro Series Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler Kit

This sampling kit provides all of the components needed to collect sludge and sediment samples up to 4 ft in length. The 12" base section and (3) extra body sections allow you to assemble a sampler that is 12", 24", 36" or 48" in length.

The top cap, core tip, valved core tip, multi-stage sampler, multi-stage extension sections, and extensions are made of stainless steel.

3" x 12" Pro Series Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler

This sampler uses a disposable plastic core catcher and a rubber check flap on a special top cap to improve recovery of saturated materials.

Optional extension sections may be added onto the base section. Additional liners or longer liners may be used in the extended sampler. There are also valved core and auger tips available to help improve the quality of samples collected in very non-cohesive, saturated materials.

Accessories

Includes

• 3" stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap, 3/4" thread

• 3" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler base

• 3" multi-stage sludge core tip

• 3" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 3" plastic end cap

• 3" plastic core catcher

• Universal slip wrench

Designed For Soil Sampling Professionals Who Want The Strongest, Most Durable Connections

3" Pro Series Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler Kit

This sampling kit provides all of the components needed to collect sludge and sediment samples 3" in diameter & up to 24" in length. The 12" long (female/ female threaded) base section and (1) extra 12" (male/female threaded) body section allows you to assemble a sampler that is 24" in length.

The top cap, core tip, valved core tip, multi-stage sampler, multi-stage extension sections, and extensions are made of stainless steel.

Includes

• 3" stainless steel multi-stage flap valve cap, 3/4" thread

• 3" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler base

• 3" x 12" multi-stage soil core sampler extension section

• 3" multi-stage sludge core tip

• 3" multi-stage valved soil core sampler tip

• (3) 4 ft pro series extension, 3/4" thread

• 18" pro series rubber coated cross handle, 3/4" thread

• Pro series slide hammer, 3/4" thread

• (2) 12" crescent wrench

• Universal slip wrench

• 3" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 3" plastic end caps

• 3" plastic core catcher

• 3" x 12" nylon brush

• 4 ft deluxe carrying case

Accessories

Easily Collect Sludge Samples From The Bottom Of Petroleum Tanks

2" Tank Sludge Sampling Kit

Often times tanks can be 50 ft+ in height making this the perfect sampler kit since the components are made from lightweight aluminum. Having a solid/rigid extension strand gives the operator the ability to push and twist the sampler deep into the sludge.

The valved core tip has a built in 1-way valve which resembles a door hinge. As the sampler is pressed into the sludge, the 1-way valve opens and fills the sampler. When the sampler is pulled up from the sludge the valve closes and traps any sediment and liquid inside the sampler.

The second tip, the core catcher tip uses a disposable plastic soil catcher that fits on the end of a 2" plastic liner. As the sampler is pushed into the sludge, the core catcher teeth open up allowing the material to enter the sampler. As the sampler is raised, these teeth close and restrict the sample from falling back out.

The specialized top cap of the sampler is also an important component of the kit. During deployment, the viton rubber flap cap opens and allows excess air and water to escape through the oversized vent holes of the sampler top cap – eliminating pressure buildup. When the sampler is lifted the flap closes over these vent holes and creates suction to assist in retaining the sample.

Includes

• 2" aluminum square tank sludge flap valve cap

• 2" x 12" aluminum tank sludge core sampler base

• (3) 2" x 12" aluminum tank sludge core sampler extension section

• 2" aluminum tank sludge core tip

• 2" aluminum valved tank sludge core tip

• Aluminum square tank sludge cross handle

• (3) 4 ft aluminum square tank sludge extension

• Universal slip wrench

• 2" x 12" plastic liner

• (2) 2" plastic end cap

• 2" plastic core catcher

• 2" x 12" nylon brush

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Ideal For Sampling Dry Sand, Loose Sediment & Sludges That Has Settled At The Bottom Of Drums & Tanks

Sand & Sediment Probes

These probes are capable of recovering high-quality core samples in a variety of loose or saturated materials. This small diameter sampler comes equipped with a heat-treated replaceable core tip that has been bored out to accept a 1" core catcher and 1" x 24" plastic liner. This feature minimizes the gap between the tip and body of the sampler – resulting in a more representative core sample. The core catcher helps to ensure full sample recovery in the proper soil conditions. An oversized vent hole at the top of the sampler allows ambient air and liquids to escape while the sampler is pushed to the desired sampling depth.

The probe body is made of nickel-plated chromoly; the tip is made of heat-treated, nickel-plated chromoly. Additional extensions can be used to reach deeper sampling depths. If sampling in compacted deposits, compact and regular slide hammers can be used to drive the sampler.

Includes

• 10" cross handle with grips, 5/8" thread

• 1-1/4" stainless steel replaceable sand probe tip

• Spanner wrench

• 1-3/4" o-ring for thread

• 1" x 25-3/4" or 1" x 37-3/4" plastic liner

• (2) 1" plastic end cap

• 1" core catcher

Accessories

Push the probe into the material to be sampled using the included handle or optional slide hammer.

Used For Discrete-Interval Sediment Sampling Below Water & Below The Surface Of The Sediment In Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands & Estuaries

Soggy Bottom Sampling System Complete

The sampler can take continuous or discrete samples from the sediment surface to 4 ft in depth.

To obtain a sample, the assembled sampler is lowered to the surface or driven down to the depth where sampling is to begin. Upon reaching the sampling depth, the inner rods attached to the internal drive tip are retracted. When removing the internal rods, the internal drive tip is released and retained in a chamber at the top of the sampler. Next, the slide hammer with the 1-1/8" vented hammer adapter is attached, and the sampler is driven to collect the sample. Once the sample has been collected, the rods and sampler are pulled out of the borehole.

If sampling in hard or tight sediments, the user may reverse hammer with the slide hammer or use the optional removal jack and chain pull cap. After removal, the sampler disassembles to allow access to the liners which can then be capped for transport to the lab.

Includes

• Soggy bottom sampler external drive tip

• Soggy bottom sampler internal drive tip

• Soggy bottom sampler lead internal rod for 2 ft

• (3) 3/8" x 3 ft internal rod with coupler, 3/8" thread

• Soggy bottom sampler upper lead internal rod

• Soggy bottom sampler tube for 2 ft liner

• Soggy bottom sampler tube extension

• 2" soggy bottom sampler top metal basket retainer

• Soggy bottom sampler core catcher tube

• 1-1/8" x 2" soggy bottom sampler top cap

• 1-1/8" soggy bottom sampler hammer adapter

• (3) 1-1/8" x 3 ft direct push extension

• Heavy duty slide hammer, 3/4" thread

• Steel tee handle, 3/8" thread

• Soggy bottom sampler liner removal tool

• Soggy bottom sampler thread protector cap, 3/8" thread

• 1-1/2" x 2 ft plastic liner

• 1-1/2" x 4 ft plastic liner

• (6) 1-1/2" plastic end cap

• 1-1/2" plastic core catcher

• 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" direct push extension brush, 3/8" thread

• 2-1/8" or 2-3/8" direct push extension brush, 3/8" thread

• 4 ft deluxe carrying case

Accessories

Drive this 4 ft discrete-interval sediment sampler using the 20 lb slide hammer

Ideal For Use In Palaeoecological Analysis Of Bog And Salt Marshes, Collection Of Uncompressed Cores In Poorly Decomposed Woody Peat & Shallow Water Applications

Russian Sediment/Peat Borer

Complete Kit

The Russian Peat Borer (6 cm x 50 cm) 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. As the sampler is turned 180 degrees, the sharpened edge of the borer tube 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 counterclockwise rotation where the sample rests on the cutting plate ready for sectioning.

Includes

Accessories

• (2) Russian borer 1.2 m aluminum extension, 7/8" thread

• Russian borer t-handle, 7/8" thread

• Russian borer (sampler head only)

• Russian peat carrying case

Great For Collecting Sludge & Sediment Samples

Ekman Dredge

The nominal bucket dimensions are 6" wide x 6" in height x 6" deep with an approximate sampling footprint of 36 square inches. With it being spring-loaded, it is triggered to close using a messenger that travels down the attached rope, or by pushing on the top with the optional 5 ft extension handle. The Ekman Dredge is made with 300 series stainless steel.

• Ekman dredge

• Ekman dredge messenger

• 1/4" x 100 ft nylon rope

• Storage bucket with lid

Accessories

Great For Grab Sampling Sand Or Silt

5 lb Stainless Steel Sand & Silt Dredge

It features a hinged scissor jaw that is 6" x 7-1/2" when fully opened with an approximate sampling footprint of 45 square inches. It is designed with a trigger mechanism that holds the sampler open until it contacts the surface being sampled. Raising the dredge closes the scissor jaws to collect the sample. It is made of 300 series stainless steel.

The dredge can be triggered to close using the messenger and rope, or by pushing on the top of the optional handle. Includes

Primarily Used To Sample Sand & Silt But Can Be Used To Sample Most Types Of Non-cohesive Material, Except Hardpacked Clay

15 lb & 25 lb Stainless Steel Bottom Dredge

The 15 lb dredge is suitable for most sediments. The 25 lb dredge will sink faster and push deeper into sediments. Both dredges feature a 6" x 6" jaw opening that provides a 36 square inches sampling area. The sampler bodies and jaws are made of 300 series stainless steel. The arms are made of powder-coated carbon steel.

The top of the sampling chambers are screened to allow water to flow through during deployment and to reduce displacement and shock wave effects that may cause sample loss. A two-way mechanism prevents accidental closure while the dredge is dropping. The impact of the dredge on the bottom surface triggers the spring-loaded release mechanism to close the sampler. One of the jaws is fitted with an under lip to displace stones or gravel during closure. After closure, the dredge is pulled up to retrieve the sample. Careful release will distribute the sample approximately as it appeared on the bottom, making sediment profile description possible.

Makes Everyone An Expert At Sludge Level Interface Detection!

Sludge Gun® Portable Sludge Blanket Level Detector

The Sludge Gun® is used to measure and help monitor liquid-solids interface levels in a variety of applications:

• Drinking water and sewage at Municipal treatment plants

• Raw influent, effluent and process slurries at Industrial plants

Installations Include

• Primary and secondary clarifiers (gravity settlers)

• Septic tanks

• Dissolved air flotation (DAF) tanks and thickeners (floating bed)

• Sedimentation basins

• Lagoons

• Ponds

Advantages Of Using The Sludge Gun®

Simplify an operator’s day-to-day tasks

• Make regulatory compliance monitoring and prevention of carryover easier.

Help eliminate unnecessary pumping or dredging

• Know the depth of the settled sludge bed and the overlying cloudy layer. Easily determine the optimal time for dredging your pond, lagoon or septic tank.

Quickly determine sludge blanket levels

• Get sludge depth readings easily by reading from numbered markers on the cable.

Convenient thumbwheel provides sensitivity control of optical sensor

• Detect silt, sludge and biosolids in densities ranging from light flocs to the thick blankets of murky lagoons. Also, able to detect clear surfaces.

Ensure low maintenance costs

• The Sludge Gun® portable Sludge Blanket Level Detector has a proven track record of reliability for over forty years.

Features

• Compact, handheld design is ideal for use on catwalks and boats

• Convenient storage for cable on Sludge Gun® spool

• Rugged and weatherproof

• Uses standard "AA" batteries, which are easy to replace and last approximately one year

• Spring-loaded trigger prevents accidental drain on batteries

• Convenient thumb wheel makes it easy to adjust the sensitivity of the optical sensor, for detecting thin or thick sludge blankets or even light flocs

• Audible tone varies according to sludge density

• No calibration required

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When the trigger on The Sludge Gun® is depressed, a LED transmits a pulse of infrared light across a gap in the probe. The beam is received by a phototransistor on the other side of the gap. If the gap contains air or clear liquid, nothing happens. However, when suspended solids are encountered in the gap, some beam energy is absorbed and the rear-facing speaker on the back end of the gun emits an audible tone. As the suspended solids concentration increases, both the pitch and volume of the tone increase, which gives the operator a clear indication of the location of the thickest sludge. By holding the trigger and listening to the note, while slowly moving the probe up and down, the operator can observe the depth markers on the cable and establish the location of both the sludge blanket and the overlying unsettled layer or cloud.

A spool on the front of the gun allows convenient storage for the cable. The Sludge Gun® Portable Sludge Blanket Level Detector is easy for an operator to carry from tank to tank. This rugged tool is a valuable addition to any plant.

Sludge Gun® Portable Sludge Blanket Level Detector

Measure liquid-solids interface levels in clarifiers, septic tanks, ponds, and even murky lagoons. Facilitate monitoring for regulatory compliance and determining optimal times for pumping/dredging. Convenient thumbwheel adjusts the optical sensitivity. Compact and weatherproof.

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Sludge Sleuth™ Single Point Sludge Level Detector

Single point monitoring & automatic control of settled bed depth in gravity settlers, decanting tanks, DAF units, SBRs, sumps, pits - even inclined plate clarifiers. Adjustable solids concentration set-point helps optimize equipment performance & reduce energy/haulage costs.

Suspended Solids Density Meter

Know real-time silt, sludge & slurry concentrations in clarifiers, tanks & pipes. Automate pumps to maintain preferred density. Help fine-tune dosing & thickener variables. Ultrasonic sensor needs no permits/no approvals, measuring %S.S. even in thick concentrations. Readings are unaffected by color. Choose non-intrusive spool piece or throw-in probe.

Automatic Sludge Blanket Level Detector

Track liquid-solids interface levels in water, wastewater & process slurries, even in constricted areas. Program pumps to operate only when necessary. Help prevent process upsets. Maximize water removal. Optical sensitivity automatically adjusts for thick/thin concentrations.

Duckbill™ Automatic Composite Sampling System

Collect influent/effluent samples from sewers, lift stations, tanks, nonpressurized pipes, sumps, open channels. Explosion-proof sampler uses compressed air (no pumps, no vacuum system) to move samples, even up high lifts (80+ ft), over long runs (90+ ft), in freezing temperatures, from multiple sites simultaneously.

• Ideal to use on construction sites for excavation and dredging locations to contain and filter out silt, sediments, sand, rocks, debris

• Constructed of heavy-duty geotextile nonwoven material to handle various flow rates and sediment levels Features

• Stackable/collapsible

• 30-40% reduction in disposal cost

• Replaces 4 - 5 drums

• 6 mil internal yellow membrane liner

• Rigid sides made from 1 triple board per side

• Comes with pocket and (4) tie wraps

• Weight 33 lbs

• UN approved

• 13H4/Y/CAN/TRIMEG/ 4-455/9720/1350 Group II

Economical Bag For The Disposal Of Debris, Contaminated Soils And Other Hazmat Products

Features

• Uncoated fabric and no print

• Duffle top web tie closure and flat bottom

• 28 cubic feet

• 3 mil liner

• (4) 10" lift loops

• (1) 10" x 12" doc pouch

• Extra: UN/Pkg Certified II and III Construction

• This Super Sack® container is FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) for food

Specialty Bags For Your Dewatering Applications

35" x 35" x 35" Sampson™ DeWatering Sludge Bag

Features

• Used for clarifying water & cake filtering

• Excellent for produce washing

• UV treated for extended outdoor use

• 8 oz uncoated DeWatering fabric and no print

• 460 μ smallest particle retained

• Top web tie closure 14" D x 19" L

• Bottom web tie closure without cover 14" D x 19" L

• 230 cubic feet/min. airflow

• Four panel construction

• (4) 10" lift loops

• No liner and no doc pouch

35'' x 35'' x 40'' Sampson™ DeWatering Sludge Bag

Features

• Used for clarifying water & cake filtering

• Excellent for produce washing

• UV treated for extended outdoor use

• 8 oz uncoated DeWatering fabric and no print

• 460 μ smallest particle retained

• Bottom web tie closure without cover 14" D x 19" L

• 230 cubic feet/min. airflow

• Four panel construction

• (4) 10" lift loops

• No liner and no doc pouch