When it comes to drilling and site assessment, there’s a wide variety of specialized tools used during the process to ensure accurate results. One of the foremost is Geoprobe® technology. GeoTek Alaska in Anchorage, AK, understands that soil probing technologies are changing on an almost-daily basis, which is why they’ve gathered some information for you below about the benefits of the Geoprobe machines they use. 

Geoprobe Machine Uses

Unlike certain types of soil probing equipment, which typically only probe anywhere from 30-60 feet, a Geoprobe machine is equipped to assess much deeper soil depths; in some cases, up to 100 meters. This enables those using the Geoprobe machine to collect much more accurate soil, gas, and groundwater samples to be used for environmental analysis. Whether you plan on building or drilling on a specific site, a Geoprobe machine will provide you with the best possible results. 

Hydraulic Power

Like many other types of drills and soil assessment mechanisms, Geoprobe machines utilize hydraulic power from a vehicle or auxiliary engine to probe the soil. It collects samples by static force by employing a soil-probing hammer and small sampling tools. One of the major benefits of the Geoprobe machine is that it can drill through surface pavement more than 12-inches thick to provide soil analysis. 

Multiple Applications 

One of the leading benefits of the Geoprobe technology used by GeoTek Alaska is that is has multiple applications. In addition to being able to collect soil cores, groundwater samples for analysis, and soil gas samples, it also keeps a running log of soil conductivity and probe penetration rates. Such technology not only allows for less permanent monitoring wells, but also requires less space and visually obstructive equipment, making it ideal for performing soil analysis in more urban areas. 

When it comes to ensuring accurate results, GeoTek Alaska uses the industry’s leading soil probing technology to provide outstanding services to both the environmental and geotechnical communities. To learn more about what they do, contact them today at (907) 569-5900, or visit them online for a complete list of their well monitoring services.