AMS, Inc. products

Offer you a small compact solution for your soil sampling needs. All of the components in these kits are interchangeable and fit inside of a small compact aluminum carrying case (sold separately). The soil probes in these kits measure 1” – dia. X 14” length w/ 12” long sample slot and are constructed of thick (.109w) chromoly steel and have been nickel plated for corrosion resistance. All soil probes have a chamfered plug welded in at the top of the slot. The augers measure 1.250” – dia. X 14” long and are constructed using high carbon steel and a precise heat treating process.

AMS EZ Kleen Soil Probes have been designed facilitate easy soil core extraction. Unlike standard slotted soil probes; the easy clean has a specialized heat treated tip designed to reduce friction as the soil enters the probe body. The sample slot has also been moved closer to the tip which allows soil to be ejected with ease. “No more clogging at the tip of the soil probe!” This soil probe is constructed of 4130 chrome molybdenum steel and has been nickel plated for corrosion resistance. Available in 7/8” & 1-1/8” diameters. The 7/8” probe will collect a ¾” x 12” soil core while the 1-1/8” probe will collect a 1” x 12” soil core. The overall length of this soil probe is 33”. Soil ejectors and soil ejector scoops are a great accessory for these probes. Each EZ Kleen Soil Probe includes the probe body & a comfortably-gripped cross handle.

AMS Regular Soil Probes feature a window slot in the cylinder of the probe for easy sample recovery. These probes are used without a liner and are available in two diameters and three lengths. Unplated, or rust-resistant nickel-plated or stainless steel models are available. All AMS probes are made of a sturdy design that prevents the probe from bending or twisting out of shape. Regular soil probes also include a removable, corrosion-resistant 10` cross-handle with comfortable grips. AMS also offers the Regular Soil Probe with a replaceable tip option.

Save your back with the AMS Sure-Lock soil probe handle. Take samples up to 36" deep. Hand-crafted from 1018 steel which has been gold-zinc plated for added rust resistance. The handle height stays at the same level the entire time you`re sampling which eliminates back strain. The hand-activated lever allows you to adjust the length of your extension rod. The Sure-Lock system eliminates the possibility of slippage unlike any other foot-pedal operated systems on the market. Choose from three different soil probe models or get them all in the complete sampling kit.

The AMS Replaceable Tip Soil Probe is rugged, durable, and economical. The replaceable tip probe comes with an AMS regular coring tip, but can also accommodate other AMS probe tips. It is made of a heavy 4130 alloy steel, chrome plated, and fitted with a removable, heat treated tip for durability and ease of replacement. The probes includes a 10` comfortably-gripped cross handle, and are compatible with AMS 5/8` Threaded Slide Hammers and extensions for deeper sampling in tough areas.

AMS soil recovery probes do not have a slotted window in the body and can be used with liners. AMS soil recovery probes include the probe body, top cap, 10` comfortably-gripped cross handle, a plastic liner, and two plastic end caps.

AMS Replaceable Tip Soil Recovery Probes are used with liners, and feature a tip that can be replaced after heavy use. The probe may also be used with option AMS soil probe tips for application in varying soil conditions. Replaceable tip soil recovery probes include the probe body, top cap, 10` comfortably-gripped cross handle, a plastic liner, two plastic end caps, a replaceable coring tip, and a spanner wrench. The 1 1/4` diameter soil probes are available in either a 12` or 24` lengths.

AMS Dual-Purpose Soil Recovery Probes can be used with or without liners. AMS dual-purpose soil recovery probes include the slotted soil probe body, top cap, 10` cross handle, a plastic liner, and 2 plastic end caps. The probe body has a window slot that allows for direct observation of the soil samples after the soil samples have been collect either directly into the soil probe body or into a plastic liner. These probes also feature the AMS `Reach and Grab` system that consists of a specially threaded top cap which allows the plastic liner to protrude from the top of the probe cylinder. This system makes it easy to remove the liner from the soil probe body without disturbing the sample. The liners used with AMS Dual Purpose Soil Recovery Probes are 1/8" diameter smaller than the soil probe diameter and 1 3/4" longer than the specified length of the sampler.

AMS Dual-Purpose Replaceable-Tip Soil Recovery Probes can be used with or without liners, and allow for the tip of the soil probe to be replaced after heavy use, or used with optional AMS tips for better results in various soil lithologies. AMS Dual-Purpose Replaceable-Tip Soil Recovery Probes include a slotted probe body, top cap, 10` comfortably gripped cross handle, a replaceable coring tip, spanner wrench, plastic liner, and two plastic end caps. The window slot in the cylinder allows you to see the contained soil samples after they are collected either directly into the probe body or into a plastic liner. And, the replaceable coring tip can be easily removed and replaced after it becomes worn.