A universal sampling kit that applies for most common types of soils normally encountered in the field. Undisturbed samples are often very important to obtain essential data about the bulk density of a soil or permeability characteristics. The 0199K Soil Sample Ring Kit, will enable you to take very precise undisturbed samples. Suitable for taking undisturbed soil core samples from surface soils, auger holes, back-hoe pits or under the ground water level in light to heavy soils. The standard model takes core samples 2.08 in. (53 mm) in diameter by 1.96 in. (50 mm) depth;. All sample rings of a size use seamless stainless steel tubing stock. The closed ring holder has a conical screw thread and is used with the Beating Head Handle and the impact-absorbing hammer to drive the core to depth. Extension rods are 19.6 in. (50 cm) in length and can extend the sampling depth to a 6.5 ft (2-m ) depth. The kit includes an aluminum carrying case for the sample rings. SPECIFICATIONS: 0199K soil Sample ring kit Handle; short beating; conical screw thread; Steel Hammer; w/nylon head caps.; 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) impact absorbing; Case with 24 Sampling Rings; 2.08” diam. x 1.96" length (50 mm x 53 mm length); Closed Ring Holder 2.08 in. (53 mm) diameter Spare Cutting shoe; Edelman Auger; 2 in. (7 cm); conical screw thread Riverside Auger; 2 in. (7 cm); Guide Cylinder; Spanner 0.78 in. x 0.86 in. (20 x 22 mm); Bent Spatula 0.78 in. (20 mm) wide. Moisture and temperature resistant Clean-out brush; Heavy duty carrying Bag.