AMS Gouge Augers

The AMS gouge auger has a long, tapered chamber for collection of undisturbed soil samples from very soft and wet soils (such as clay or peat) with minimal disturbance.

Features

  • Tapered, semi-cylindrical chamber
  • Auger is pushed into soil, twisted and recovered for undisturbed soil profile
  • Requires attachment to cross handles or slide hammer for use
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AMS Gouge Augers are designed for sampling wet clay and peat. They have a long, tapered stainless steel, semi-cylindrical chamber that is perfect for collecting undisturbed samples from very soft, wet soils while minimizing disturbance to any soft cohesive layers.

When a Gouge Auger is pushed into the soil, twisted, and recovered, it can completely display a full and virtually undisturbed soil profile of peaty soil.

*If necessary, use a slide hammer to push the Gouge Auger into the soil and to help pull it out.

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