Environmental Samplers
Collection devices used to obtain samples of various types including soil, liquids such as petroleum and wastewater, foodstuffs, and more. Includes storage devices such as cups, and utensils such as scoops, spoons, and spatulas.
Products are available in a range of designs and sizes. Manual sampling tools (including spoons, scoops, cups, corers, and dips) are used to extract smaller quantities of solids and liquids from larger bulk stocks (or the environment) for further analysis, testing, or processing.
How are Samplers Used?
Samplers are often used in the laboratory or in the wider industrial workplace as part of quality control or quality assurance protocols for incoming raw materials or outgoing finished products. They may also be used for environmental monitoring of soil or water. They are designed and manufactured to enable efficient and safe sampling, and to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
Samplers may be constructed to ensure compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or other procedural guidelines. Samplers are typically made of plastics such as HDPE or polypropylene for disposability and reduced risk of cross-contamination. Most disposable samplers are supplied sterile. Samplers may be manufactured from stainless-steel or aluminum for strength, reusability and durability. Plastic samplers used in food testing may contain a small amount of metal to allow detection by x-ray to control for accidental presence in the finished product.
Types of Samplers:
• General-purpose: laboratory spoons, scoops, shovels, and other utensils
• Controlled environments: sterile and disposable samplers, often with lids to minimize contamination
• Industrial samplers: for bulk materials such as granules or powders from sacks, bags, or silos
• Specialized core samplers: for harder or caked materials; single-point samplers for collecting aliquots from specified locations within a bulk source
• Liquid and dip samplers
• Food samplers: made especially for foodstuff contact
• Other specialized environmental samplers for soil or water
Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Polypropylene Syringes
Supplied in a sterile package and ready for immediate use. Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Polypropylene Syringes are transparent with graduations so the sample amount can be read off from the printed graduation. Sterilized and separately packaged.
Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ DispoLadle
Embossed for measuring in 10 mL increments. Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ DispoLadle is specifically designed for disposable use. Ergonomic handle on both sides for right or left-hand operation.
Buerkle™ LaboPlast™ SteriPlast™ DispoPipette
Open and insert into liquid to obtain an all-layer sample is obtained. Or keep it closed to and then open once inserted up to the sampling point to obtain a target- point sample. Buerkle™ LaboPlast™ SteriPlast™ DispoPipette is very easy to operate.
Buerkle™ SteriPlast™ Kit, Sterile Sampling Set
Includes ten sample spatulas or ten sample scoops and ten SteriBag Premium tamper-proof sample bags. The ideal combination for sampling where purity and sterility is essential. All parts are sterilized by gamma rays and suitable for use with food.
Buerkle™ DispoDipper, Single Use, PP, Blue Transparent
Sampling tube manufactured in a clean room specially designed for single use. Due to the blue color, it is perfect for use in the food, animal feed and pharma industries. It is completely manufactured in one piece and can be used for sampling and subsequent transport of the sample in one device.
Buerkle™ HDPE ViscoDispo Disposable Sampler
The Buerkle™ ViscoDispo disposable sampler can be used to take samples of high-viscosity media up to 100.000 mPas. The ergonomically shaped handle and the very stable drawbar make it easy to draw even viscous substances.
Buerkle™ PowderDispo Disposable Sampler
Designed to sample cross-sections of powdery or slightly cohesive substances. The Buerkle™ PowderDispo Disposable Sampler can sample from bags or similar containers with its lance. Sterile and non-sterile varieties are available.
Buerkle™ DispoPicker Disposable Sampler
Samples powders and small-grain bulk materials. The Buerkle™ DispoPicker Disposable Sampler features a closed tip to prevent sample material from trickling back out of the sample lance.
Buerkle™ LiquiDispo™ Disposable Sampler
Take samples of liquids from highly liquid to slightly viscous with this disposable sampler. Buerkle™ LiquiDispo™ Disposable Sampler features an ergonomic handle which makes it easier to draw the sample. Up to 200 mL can be drawn, as with a syringe.
Buerkle™ MultiDispo Disposable Sampler
Takes samples from multiple layers of sample materials. The Buerkle™ MultiDispo Disposable Sampler is suitable for free-flowing powders and small-grain granulates. Sterile and non-sterile varieties are available.
Buerkle™ ZoneDispo Disposable Sampler
The ZoneDispo Disposable Sampler all-layer sampler is used in sampling to collect a representative all-layer sample from three different layers. Suitable for free-flowing powders and small-grain granulates. The collected sample can be secured and transported in the closed sampler.
Buerkle™ DispoLance Disposable Sampler
Used for taking large and small sample quantities directly from bags. The Buerkle™ DispoLance Disposable Sampler is suitable for free-flowing powders and small-grain granulates. It is available in sterile and non-sterile varieties.
Buerkle™ DispoTube Disposable Sampler
Designed with an ergonomic handle for easy sampling in difficult conditions. The Buerkle™ DispoTube Disposable Sampler is intended for taking samples of liquids and can easily be used with gloves.
Buerkle™ TargetDispo Disposable Sampler
Samples at a specific target point within the sample material. The Buerkle™ TargetDispo Disposable Sampler is intended for use with powder or granulate material. It is available in sterile and non-sterile varieties.