Vibrocorer

The Vibrocorer is used for taking long cores in compact sediment such as sand and clay.

  • Modular 3, 5 and 6 metre Vibrocorers
  • Capable of obtaining continuous 84mm diameter samples
  • Water depths down to 350 metres
    Suitable for obtaining samples in most marine sediments
  • An integral piston arrangement improves sample quality
  • Samples suitable for geological logging
  • All types of index/classification tests can be performed
  • Basic strength and consolidation tests can also be undertaken
  • Storage basket can hold up to 67 x 1m samples vertically
Vibrocorer

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Height 6m Mode

7.2m

  • Water Depth Rating

350m with dual cable
(lift and power)

  • Height 5m Mode

6.2m

  • Barrel Length Options

3, 5 or 6m

  • Height 3m Mode

4.2m

  • Electric Power 

 415V 50/60Hz,
3-phase, 20kVA

  • Base Diameter

5m circle

  • Motor

Twin-electric

  • Weight

2.0 tonnes max in air

  • Storage Basket 

1.2 x 1.0 x 1.2m

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS

  • Pipeline route surveys
  • Site assessment surveys
  • Pre-dredge geotechnical surveys
  • Shallow penetration sampling 
  • Calibration of surficial geophysical data
  • Geochemical sampling surveys
  • Reclamation quality control
  • Nearshore site investigations
  • Mineral exploration
  • Aggregate resource evaluation
  • Cable route surveys
  • Microbial hydrocarbon exploration

 

TYPICAL VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Crane or ‘A’ frame of sufficient capacity for safe launch and recovery
  • Ability to hold station
  • 415V 3-phase power supply 20KVA
  • Minimum deck area of 25-50m2

 

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