Shelby Tube Samplers for High-Quality Undisturbed Soil Recovery

Field Sampling Collection delivers premium Shelby Tube systems engineered for consistent core extraction across geotechnical projects in North America.

Shelby Tube Samplers
for Undisturbed Soil Collection

Split-Spoon Samplers (SPT Samplers) are essential tools in geotechnical investigations, enabling the extraction of undisturbed soil samples from subsurface layers. Widely used in Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), these samplers provide crucial data for analyzing soil composition, strength, and stratigraphy. Designed for rigorous fieldwork, they are commonly driven into the ground using a drop hammer mechanism and are built to handle a variety of soil conditions, from soft clays to dense sands.
Field Sampling Collection delivers expertly engineered Split-Spoon Sampler systems that meet the performance demands of environmental consultants, construction firms, and testing laboratories. Serving clients across North America, we offer proven technologies supported by extensive industry knowledge and dedicated customer service. As a B2B provider, our focus is on supplying durable, standards-compliant tools backed by cutting-edge innovation and long-term support.

Core Components

Hardware

Thin-Walled Shelby Tubes – Structural Testers: Coating & Material Thickness Gauges help verify the structural integrity and wall consistency of Shelby Tubes during manufacturing and field use.
Head Adapters – Ethernet Testers: Enterprise Network components can be integrated to support real-time equipment feedback during tube driving operations in connected sampling rigs.
Plastic End Caps and Wax Sealants – Commercial Gas Detectors: Oxygen Gas Detectors ensure controlled atmospheric conditions within sealed tubes to preserve sensitive soil samples.
Liner Tubes (Optional) – Our BLE & RFID, Tags & Accessories enable tagged liner tracking and sample traceability across storage and lab handling workflows.
Carrying Cases and Storage Racks – Field-deployed GPS IoT: GPS IoT Tracking Accessories can be embedded for location-based inventory tracking and secure transport of recovered samples.

Software

Core Tracking Applications – Digitally log core sample depth, location, and geotechnical parameters
Drill Rig Sync Modules – Integrate with rig systems to record sampling force and depth in real-time

Cloud Services

Cloud-Based Sample Logbooks – Centralized digital storage of sample records and site metadata
Collaborative Project Portals – Enable multi-user access for review, QA/QC, and regulatory reporting

Key Features and Functionalities

Seamless Tube Design: Minimizes friction and disturbance during penetration
Versatile Drive Options: Compatible with hydraulic push, rotary, and drop-weight systems
Sample Lengths up to 36″: Suitable for deep and layered soil profiling
Non-reactive Material Options: Ideal for environmental testing and contamination control
Lab-Test Ready Samples: Preserves structure for triaxial, consolidation, and permeability testing

Integrations and Compatibility

Drill Rig Integration: Compatible with most rotary, hollow-stem auger, and direct push rigs
GIS Mapping Systems: Sample metadata can be exported to geospatial mapping tools
Borehole Log Software Integration: Data captured in the field can sync with geotechnical analysis platforms
Cross-Compatible Sampling Kits: Fits seamlessly into mixed equipment environments

Benefits of Field Sampling Collection’s Shelby Tube Samplers

Delivers High-Integrity Samples: Preserves native soil properties for precise lab analysis
Time-Saving Deployment: Quick-connect adapters and easy sample removal streamline fieldwork
Customizable for Soil Types: Available in different lengths, diameters, and wall thicknesses
Engineered for Field Ruggedness: Durable materials resist bending, corrosion, and wear
Backed by Trusted Support: Field Sampling Collection provides pre-sales consultation, custom orders, and technical support

Applications

Soil compressibility and consolidation testing
Foundation and bearing capacity studies
Slope stability analysis
Seepage and settlement investigations
Environmental sampling for contamination analysis
Soil classification for design and permitting

Industries We Serve

Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Consulting
Infrastructure Development
Oil & Gas
Transportation and Highway Planning
Public Utilities and Government Projects

Relevant U.S. & Canadian Standards

ASTM D1587
ASTM D4700
AASHTO T207
CSA A267-14
EPA Soil Sampling Guidelines

Case Study

U.S. Case Study : Bridge Foundation Analysis in Oregon

Challenge: Engineers needed undisturbed clay samples from a flood-prone riverbed for pile foundation design.
Solution: Field Sampling Collection’s Shelby Tube Samplers were used with hollow-stem auger rigs to extract deep, intact cores.
Result: Data from the recovered samples led to optimized foundation design, reducing costs and improving structural integrity.

U.S. Case Study : Landfill Expansion Project in Texas

Challenge: Geotechnical engineers required samples for assessing slope stability around a proposed expansion zone.
Solution: Using our Shelby Tube Samplers, crews captured consistent samples from soft silty clay with minimal disturbance.
Result: Accurate shear strength data enabled engineers to develop safe, regulation-compliant grading plans.

Canadian Case Study : Housing Development Soil Study in Alberta

Challenge: A geotechnical study was needed for a residential site built over expansive soils.
Solution: Field Sampling Collection’s 3″ stainless-steel Shelby Tubes collected undisturbed cores to analyze shrink-swell behavior.
Result: Lab results supported foundation design choices that mitigated movement risks in variable climate conditions.

Need high-quality Shelby Tube Samplers that meet engineering and environmental standards?

Connect with Field Sampling Collection today. We’re ready to support your field and lab sampling operations with top-tier products, custom kits, and experienced technical support.
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