Instrument Code: L05-01
Name: Piston-tube sampler
Synonyms: Visco Sampler
Description: Syringe-like sampler consisting of a body and a piston. Made from PTFE or polypropylene (PP) with a stainless steel connecting rod. Usual dimensions: capacity 150 ml to 650 ml, length 20 cm to 200 cm.
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Application: Sampling of viscous media: sludge, suspended materials, aggressive liquids and foodstuffs.
Operation: The piston-tube sampler has three different uses: (i) it can be used like a large syringe to suck in liquids of medium viscosity; (ii) it can be transformed by a slight adjustment into a pipette which is especially suitable for drawing of aggressive liquids or foodstuffs; or (iii) thick or semi-solid materials may be sampled when the end is removed and the sampler is inserted into the material. After withdrawal the contents of the sampler are pushed out into a wide mouth container using the piston.
Typical examples: Liquids and pastes, incl. aggressive chemicals/foodstuffs (oils, emulsions, creams, etc.).
Cleaning and maintenance Disassemble, remove residues of sampled material, wash with water or organic solvents (e.g. ethanol, acetone), dry at room temperature.
Sterilisable.


Revisions
Version Date Changes
1.0 12.10.2012 First version