Sludge & Sediment Sampling Catalog Vol.5 by ERE Inc

SLUDGE & SEDIMENT SAMPLING

SLUDGE JUDGE® SAMPLERS

SAND

RUSSIAN SEDIMENT/PEAT BORER KIT

WHY CHOOSE ERE?

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

• 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

Part

AM-428.11

AM-428.12

AM-428.13

AM-428.01

AM-328.12

AM-328.13

AM-328.01

Accessories

AM-422.03

2-1/4" x 8" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, 5/8" Thread

2-1/4" x 10" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, 5/8" Thread

3-1/4" x 10" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, 5/8" Thread

3-1/4" x 12" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, 5/8" Thread

2-1/4" x 8" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, Quick Connect

3-1/4" x 10" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, Quick Connect

3-1/4" x 12" Stainless Steel Sludge & Sediment Sampler, Quick Connect

2" x 8" Plastic Liner, Each AM-422.04 2" x 10" Plastic Liner, Each AM-422.01 3" x 10" Plastic Liner, Each AM-422.02 3" x 12" Plastic Liner, Each AM-418.10 2" Plastic End Cap, Each AM-418.09 3" Plastic End Cap, Each

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 Includes

AM-403.31 2" x 12" Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler, 5/8" Thread

Accessories

AM-403.23 2" x 12" Multi-Stage Soil Core Sampler Extension Section, Each AM-403.28 2" Multi-Stage Valved Soil Core Sampler Tip, Each AM-403.29 2" Multi-Stage Valved Soil Core Sampler Auger Tip, Each AM-406.04 18" x 5/8" Thread Rubber Coated Cross Handle, Each AM-400.99 5/8" Regular Slide Hammer, Each AM-405.10 2" x 12" Plastic Liner, Each AM-418.10 2" Plastic End Cap, Each AM-404.91 2" Plastic Core Catcher, Each

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.

Liners are available in 12", 24", 36" and 48" lengths.

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-209.41 2" Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler Kit, 5/8" Thread Part

AM-403.14 2" Serrated Multi-Stage Soil Core Catcher Tip, Each AM-403.15 2" Serrated Multi-Stage Valved Soil Core Sampler Tip, Each AM-403.29

2" Multi-Stage Valved Soil Core Sampler Auger Tip, Each

AM-405.10 2" x 12" Plastic Liner, Each AM-425.20 2" x 24" Plastic Liner, Each AM-406.72 2" x 36" Plastic Liner, Each AM-406.73 2" x 48" Plastic Liner, Each AM-418.10 2" Plastic End Cap, Each AM-404.91 2" Plastic Core Catcher, Each AM-50463 2" Viton Check Valve Flap

*Plastic, brass, stainless steel, and aluminum liners are available in various lengths

Provide

Cutting Action

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.

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.

x 36" Plastic Liner, Each AM-406.73

x 48" Plastic Liner, Each

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.

Part

AM-403.33 3" x 12" Pro Series Multi-Stage Sludge & Sediment Sampler, 3/4" Thread

Accessories

Part Number Description

AM-61991 3" x 12" Multi-Stage Soil Core Sampler Extension Section, Each

AM-61872 3" Multi-Stage Valved Soil Core Sampler Tip, Each AM-61881 3" Serrated Multi-Stage Soil Core Catcher Tip, Each AM-402.31 18" Pro Series Rubber Coated Cross Handle, 3/4" Thread, Each

AM-57780 Pro Series Slide Hammer, 3/4" Thread, Each

AM-422.02 3" x 12" Plastic Liner, Each AM-422.10 3" x 24" Plastic Liner, Each AM-418.09 3" Plastic End Cap, Each AM-61885 3" Plastic Core Catcher, Each

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

Part Number Description

AM-61881 3" Serrated Multi-Stage Soil Core Catcher Tip, Each AM-422.02 3" x 12" Plastic Liner, Each AM-422.10 3" x 24" Plastic Liner, Each AM-418.09 3" Plastic End Cap, Each AM-61885 3" Plastic Core Catcher, Each

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

AM-424.37 1-1/4" x 24" Stainless Steel Replaceable Tip Sand Probe With Handle, 5/8" Thread AM-424.39 1-1/4" x 36" Stainless Steel Replaceable Tip Sand Probe With Handle, 5/8" Thread

the

Use this probe in dry or wet sands, as well as in sludges and sediments.

Accessories

Part Number Description

AM-400.96 Compact Slide Hammer, 5/8" Thread, Each

AM-400.99 Regular Slide Hammer, 5/8" Thread, Each

AM- 425.04 1" x 25-3/4" Plastic Liner, Each AM-425.05 1" x 37-3/4" Plastic Liner, Each

AM-425.18 1" Plastic End Cap, Each

AM-61882 1" Core Catcher

If necessary, use extensions to reach the desired sampling depth.

Core catchers can help prevent loss of sample during retrieval.

Push

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.

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

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

Part Number Description

AM-5618.00 Soggy Bottom Sampling System Complete

Accessories

Part Number Description

AM-5004.05 1-1/8" Soggy Bottom Sampler Pull Cap, Each AM-5618.121 Soggy Bottom Sampler Chain Pull Cap, Each

AM- 418.16 0.003" x 4" Fluoropolymer Film, 100 ft AM-1002.24 3/8" Coupler, Each

AM-18253 Big Foot Removal Jack. Each AM-5006.423 1-1/2" x 2 ft PVC Liner, 96/Case

AM-5006.425 1-1/2" x 4 ft PVC Liner, 48/Case

AM-418.08 1-1/2" Plastic End Cap, Each AM-18014 1-1/2" Plastic Core Catcher, Each

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.

Part Number Description

AM-25030 Russian Sediment/Peat Borer Complete Kit

Accessories

Part Number Description

Includes

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

AM-25032 Russian Borer Oversize 2.4 m Aluminum Extension Rod, 7/8" Thread

AM-25033 Russian Borer Slide Hammer, 7/8" Male Fitting

• Russian borer t-handle, 7/8" thread

• Russian borer (sampler head only)

• Russian peat carrying case

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

Includes

• Sludge Gun®

• Probe

• 33 ft of cable with depth markers (1 ft to 30 ft)

• (6) "AA" alkaline batteries

Model Sludge Gun®

Probe

PVC & Epoxy

Materials

Part Number

Description

MSE-10SG Model 10 Standard Sludge Gun® With PVC Cable

MSE-10-SG-RC Model 10CW Sludge Gun® With Polyethylene Cable For Cold Weather

MSE-10-SG-SC Model 10SI Sludge Gun® With Silicone Cable For Very Cold Weather. (Very Flexible Cable Although More Sensitive)

Cable PVC or Polyethylene or Silicone (cable can vary based on the outdoor temperatures)

Body

Cable Length 33 ft (10 m)

PVC & Aluminum

Cable Markers Self-adhesive vinyl (numbers 1 to 33) shipped loose for customer installation at either ft or m readings

Loudspeaker 3 W, weatherproof type

Printed Circuit Board Epoxy-glass, moisture sealed, plug-in style

Sensitivity Control Trip point can be adjusted from barely cloudy water, right up to the thickest sludge

Operating Temperature -20°C (0°F) to 50°C (120°F)

Batteries / Battery Life (6) "AA" alkaline batteries / One year (normal service)

Weight 5 lbs

Inf Z

ne How it Works

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.

FAMILY OF PROCESS CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION

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.