Prospecting Kit Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : TVT-STE-10559
The Prospecting Kit is a compact soil sampling and preparation set used for initial geotechnical site investigation, allowing engineers to screen a site quickly before committing to full-scale drilling.
How It Works
The kit brings together the hand tools needed to advance a preliminary probe hole and recover disturbed samples for field identification and laboratory index testing. It is used for initial site investigation work in remote areas, and used in conjunction with control boreholes, allows a considerable area to be investigated quickly and cost-effectively, before deciding where formal boreholes are warranted.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Function | Soil sampling & preparation kit for preliminary site investigation |
| Dimension | 1270 (L) x 250 (W) x 140 (H) mm |
| Approx. Weight | 44 kg |
Applications
The Prospecting Kit is used in the early stages of a geotechnical investigation programme, consistent with IS 1892: Code of Practice for Subsurface Investigation for Foundations and ASTM D420: Standard Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering, Design, and Construction Purposes, and is complementary to hand augering per ASTM D1452 / IS 1892 for recovering disturbed samples for identification and index testing.
Related Products & Category
Listed under Soil Testing Equipment. Related products: Hand Auger Apparatus, Probe Apparatus 27 kg and Probe Apparatus 28 kg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Prospecting Kit used for?
It is used for preliminary soil sampling and preparation during the early reconnaissance stage of a site investigation, ahead of formal borehole drilling.
Does the kit replace formal boreholes?
No, it supplements a limited number of control boreholes, letting engineers cover a larger area quickly before committing to full drilling programmes.
Is this kit used with the Hand Auger Apparatus?
Yes, the two are commonly used together, with the auger recovering samples at specific points identified during prospecting.
Request a Quote
For a price on the Prospecting Kit, send us the quantity, the standard or test method it is for and where it should be delivered. Send an enquiry to Tvet Equipments.
Last updated: September 2026
