Environmental Sampling Products: Water and Sludge Sampling Solutions, Solid Sampling, Whirl-Pak Bags
Sludge and Water Samplers
Sludge and Liquid Sampling Solutions
M-Tech supplies a comprehensive range of sludge and liquid sampling equipment manufactured by Nasco in the USA. The most popular of these is the Sludge Judge® range of samplers, designed to take accurate reading of settled solids, 5% or less, in a variety of liquids. Available as the Sludge Judge®, Sludge Judge® Ultra super strong and Sludge Judge® II large capacity, it is ideal for sewerage treatment plants, chemical plants and food processing facilities. The Sludge Judge® is made up from detachable 5` long sections which screw together. The basic unit ships with three sections, making up a 15` sampler, but additional extensions sections are available if a longer length is required.
The Sludge Judge® and Sludge Judge® Ultra hold 1 oz per foot (89ml per 0.31m) and the Sludge Judge® II holds 6oz per foot (171ml per 0.31m). Also available for the Sludge Judge® are a 6` cleaning brush to aid cleaning the unit after use and a cotton carry case, which holds four sections and the cleaning brush.
If you need to take liquid samples, why not check out the Swing Sampler, ideal for collecting liquids from a flowing stream such as sewers. The end of the Swing Sampler rotates allowing the sampling angle to be controlled form 0 to 90 degrees. The Swing Sampler comes with a 960ml polyethylene bottle with a screwtop lid.
Need to take a sample form a specific depth? Why not use a Tank Sampler. Available as a 10` unit, the Tank Sampler is made up of two 5` sections which may be extended through the addition of middle sections. The Tank Sampler is easy to use:
- Screw the two sections together and lower the unit to the specific depth required (the sampler is marked in 1` (30cm) increments
- Pull and hold the stainless steel wire at the top which opens the valve allowing liquid to flow inside
- Release the wire allowing the valve to close, trapping the liquid inside
- To release the sample, hold the sampler in the middle at about a 15 degree angle and pull the wire, holding the end over an appopriate contained (such as a Whirl-Pak® bag) or press and hold the pin on the bottom against a hard surface such as a pail. This will release the valve and the sample will flow out
Solid and Dry Samplers - for sampling a wide variety of solids and powders
M-Tech supply the NASCO range of single use and reusable scoops, spoons, dippers, probes and tongs which are ideally suited to food & environmental sampling. The Sterilware® range of individually wrapped, sterile, disposable sampling implements provide the ideal tools for sampling a wide range of products.
The SamplitTMP sample scoop and container system allows quick and easy sample collection and storage of a solid sample core. Each individually wrapped, sterile device consists of a scoop and container (192ml vial) in one handy package. The sturdy polystyrene scoop is moulded into the lid and the lid screws into the vial, creating a leak-free container. Samples can be immediately isolated in the clear, styrene vial and capped for storage and transport. To use, simply unscrew the scoop from the vial, push scoop into the item to be sampled, gently lift and rotate the scoop to collect the sample, pull the scoop out, and cover with the vial.
Also available are a wide variety of both stainless steel and plastic dippers for liquid or powder sample collection, and probes and powder samplers for powders and grains.
Whirl-Pak Sample Bags
- Puncture Proof Tabs
- Guaranteed Sterile
- Reduced Storage Space
- Easy Identification
- Leakproof Closure
Development of Whirl-Pak® Sample Bags
Developed over 35 ago, American-made Whirl-Pak® sample bags were the first sterile sample bags on the market. They were designed to provide milk haulers with a container for collecting samples of bulk produced milk. Whirl-Pak® sample bags made possible the ``universal sample system``. This means that the single sample can be used for all tests required for quality control, product content and legal compliance. Whirl-Pak® sample bags are made from a blended virgin, low-density polyethylene. The blend gives the bags two important characteristics:
- Exceptionally clear film, for maximum sample visibility
- Superior strength, producing an unbreakable sample container
They may be used for taking samples of liquids, semi-solids or solids. Whirl-Pak sample bags ® are patented under US Patent No. 2,973,131 and other patents pending.
Puncture Proof Tabs
All Whirl-Pak® bags feature ``Puncture Proof Tabs``. This patented process means that the tape on the tab extends past the ends of the wire. The result is no sharp points which could puncture the bags, scratch a person`s hands, or puncture gloves. This important feature is found only on Whirl-Pak®, making it easier and safer to use than any other sampling bag. The ``Puncture Proof Tabs`` process is patented under US Patent No. 5,180,229.
Guaranteed Sterile
Ethylene Oxide Gas: Whirl-Pak® bags are sterilized with ethylene oxide gas. Only Whirl-Pak® bags go through this separate sterilization step after manufacturing; if you are not using a Whirl-Pak® bag, you are probably using a bag that has not gone through this important sterilization procedure. Look for the Whirl-Pak® Name. Each and every bag is clearly marked with ``Whirl-Pak®`` on the sample bags. If it doesn`t say Whirl-Pak® ...it`s not our patented sterilized sample bags. Standard Methods states ``For some applications, samples may be collected in pre- sterilized plastic bags.`` Whirl-Pak® sample bags meet this description.
Reduced Storage Space
Whirl-Pak® sample bags use only 10% or less space than other containers.
Leakproof closure
By whirling or tightly folding the tab over three times, the Whirl-Pak® bag becomes a leakproof closure or container, which eliminates loss of a valuable sample, mess, and a possible need to collect a new sample.
Importance of Sample Collection
Proper water and sludge sampling procedures are of vital importance. Laboratory findings are completely dependent on the quality of the sample collected. It is imperative that each sample collection be representative of the lot from which it came, and that it arrives at the laboratory in the same condition it was in at the collection point. All Whirl-Pak® sample bags are made in the USA.
