Core Boxes & Core Trays for Drill Core

Here you’ll find core boxes for drill core in plastic, wood and galvanised steel, also known as core trays. They cover core diameters from 26 to 180 mm, including the common wireline sizes NQ, HQ, PQ and SQ. We also supply chip trays for RC cuttings and accessories, so your core from exploration drilling is stored and shipped safely.

At a glance

• Core boxes in plastic, wood and galvanised steel for core diameters from 26 to 180 mm
• Standard sizes NQ, HQ, PQ and SQ, each for 1 m core lengths
• Lids, handles and label holders depending on the model
• Minimum order per item from 50 boxes, custom wooden boxes from 30
• Sold on request: quote by email, company based in Darmstadt, Germany

Core boxes for sale: sizes and materials (wood, plastic, steel)

Item no.	Core diameter (max., mm)	Cores per box	Material	Lid	Size W × L × H (mm)	Weight (kg)	Minimum order	Quote
DD-AP-6-36-K	26–36	6	plastic (basic)	optional	340 × 1070 × 50	2	300	Request
DD-GB-7-41-S	41	7	galvanised steel	no	400 × 1015 × 50		150	Request
DD-GB-6-47-S	47.5	6	galvanised steel	no	400 × 1015 × 60		150	Request
DD-GB-5-47-H	47.6	5	wood*	optional	380 × 1040 × 60		150	Request
DD-AP-5-48-K	37–48	5	plastic (basic)	optional	340 × 1070 × 60	1.8	250	Request
DD-GB-4-63-H	63.5	4	wood*	optional	380 × 1040 × 70		150	Request
DD-AP-4-64-K	49–64	4	plastic (basic)	optional	340 × 1070 × 80	1.9	200	Request
DD-GB-5-64-S	64	5	galvanised steel	no	400 × 1015 × 70		150	Request
DD-GB-3-85-H	85	3	wood*	optional	350 × 1040 × 90		150	Request
DD-AT-3-86-K	65–86	3	plastic	optional	340 × 1070 × 100		170	Request
DD-GB-3-86-S	86	3	galvanised steel	no	300 × 1015 × 90		150	Request
DD-GB-4-86-S	86	4	galvanised steel	no	400 × 1015 × 90		150	Request
DD-AT-5-88-K	88	5	plastic	included	620 × 1080 × 95	4.9	50	Request
DD-AP-2-115-K	87–115	2	plastic (basic)	optional	340 × 1070 × 125		100	Request
DD-AP-1-125-K	115–125	1	plastic	optional	235 × 1080 × 125		200	Request
DD-AT-3-125-K	125	3	plastic	included	520 × 1080 × 130	4.3	50	Request
DD-GB-1040-430-200	180	2	wood	optional	430 × 1040 × 200		30 (custom build)	Request

* Softwood with a base of moisture-resistant multi-layer plywood

Wooden core boxes in special sizes are available on request (minimum order quantities apply).

1. Core boxes that keep samples in order

Our core boxes come in different sizes for different drilling programs. Wood, plastic and galvanised steel all stand up to field work. Each box has separate channels, so every core run stays in place and can be identified at a glance.

2. Core boxes for safe transport

The boxes protect core samples on the way from the drill site to the lab or core shed. Handles are available on selected models, and the sturdy materials cope with heat, cold and wet weather.

3. Optional accessories

Label holders make it easy to mark each box with project, hole and depth. Because the boxes stack, they take up little space in storage and on the truck.

4. Custom-made core boxes

For other core diameters, special lengths or materials, we make core boxes to measure. Tell us what you need and we’ll work out a solution with you.

Guides for drill core

Browse by size: NQ, HQ, PQ, or by material: galvanised steel core trays. Not sure which size you need? Our core box size guide for NQ, HQ, PQ and SQ answers that in two minutes. Compare all plastic core boxes, or read how to set up long-term core storage.

Contact us

Questions about our core boxes, or need a custom solution? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose the right box for your project.

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