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Close-up of sample in Edelman auger
Close-up of sample in Edelman auger
Your tools of choice for soil research

Soil Sampling & Testing

Royal Eijkelkamp has developed auger sampling equipment for every application in soil research. Years of experimenting with soil researchers has resulted in optimum auger types for different kinds of soil. This makes it possible to take a good and reliable sample for subsequent research.

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Eijkelkamp Hand Augers

Hand augers

To obtain a reliable soil sample, it is of great importance to use the correct hand auger. Our experts have designed two types of connections (bayonet and conical screw thread), to make drilling to greater depths possible. The hand augers are made of high-quality non-toxic steel, which makes them extremely suitable for soil and environmental research.

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Gouge auger with soil sample

Gouge augers

Hand-forged of high-quality hardened steel by our professionals, and made to last: that best describes the gouge augers developed by Royal Eijkelkamp. These instruments minimise the distortion of a sample, which makes them suitable for profile research and sampling. The gouge auger is available in various lengths and diameters, extendable and non-extendable.

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Edelman augers in the forge

Hand Auger Sets

Royal Eijkelkamp offers a wide range of durable augers and sampling equipment for soil research. In addition to taking disturbed or undisturbed soil samples, above or below ground water level, our tools can also be used for the installation of monitoring wells.

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Auger accessories

At Royal Eijkelkamp we have various accessories for our augers. These accessories can be useful if, for example, you want to be able to drill deeper, if you want to drill in an ergonomically sound manner or if you need a different coupling for your auger.

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Using the Eijkelkamp hand penetrometer

Soil Strength & Bearing Capacity

How reliable is the soil on which you build, sow, or provide advice? To prevent subsidence, structural degradation, or poor root development, accurate soil testing is essential. Whether you want to determine the penetration resistance or the shear strength of the soil, we offer the right professional equipment.

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Sludge & Sediment Samplers

Royal Eijkelkamp has created a wide range of sludge and sediment samplers. With these instruments it is possible to take samples from the bottom of canals, lakes, rivers, ditches, ports and near coasts. Various equipment for sediment related measurements (turbidity, water depth) is also included in our assortment.

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Soil Moisture Measurement

There are many reasons why soil moisture is an important part of our soil; soil moisture serves as a solvent and carrier of food nutrients for plants growth, it regulates the temperature of soil and plant, and it is essential for photosynthesis. Soil water is the principal constituent of growing plants, but also necessary for the metabolic activities of micro organisms.

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Using the sand ruler

Soil Field Measurement

Accurate measurement data is essential when carrying out fieldwork for soil investigations. Royal Eijkelkamp offers a wide range of high-quality and reliable measuring equipment for field use.

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Need advice choosing the right product for your application? Our specialist Michiel is happy to help.