Chip trays hold the cuttings from reverse circulation (RC) drilling in depth order. Each compartment takes one sample interval, so the geologist can log the hole quickly and the samples stay traceable from the rig to the lab.
What goes in a chip tray?
- RC drill cuttings
- Cuttings from exploration drilling
- Percussion drilling samples
- Rock chips and fragments
- Granular soil and rock samples
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
| Material | UV-stabilised polypropylene |
| Colours | White or dark grey |
| Overall size | approx. 500 × 50 × 35 mm |
| Weight | approx. 155 g |
| Compartments | 20, approx. 25 mm wide each |
| Lid | One-piece moulded lid with 5 clips |
| Storage | Indoors and outdoors, UV- and weather-resistant |
Why these chip trays work in the field
- Clear intervals: 20 equal compartments make it easy to label and log every sample.
- Built for sun and rain: UV-stabilised polypropylene copes with field use and changing weather.
- Nothing gets mixed: the clip-on lid keeps samples in place during transport and storage.
- Light: about 155 g per tray, handy for field campaigns.
Typical users are exploration and mining companies, geotechnical consultants, environmental studies and sample management in labs. Chip trays store neatly alongside your core boxes; see also our tips on core storage.
For public reporting of mineral exploration results under the JORC Code, Table 1 sets out the criteria to report on sampling methods and data quality.