PQ core has a diameter of about 85 mm, drilled from a hole of about 122.6 mm. PQ is used in broken ground near surface, for metallurgical testwork and geotechnical studies where more core is needed. Below are all our boxes that take PQ core, each for 1 m core lengths.
PQ core boxes at a glance
| Item no. | Material | Cores per box (1 m) | Outer size W × L × H (mm) | Lid | Minimum order | |
|---|
| DD-AT-3-86-K | Plastic | 3 | 340 × 1070 × 100 | optional | 170 | Request |
| DD-GB-3-85-H | Wood | 3 | 350 × 1040 × 90 | optional | 150 | Request |
| DD-GB-3-86-S | Galvanised steel | 3 | 300 × 1015 × 90 | no | 150 | Request |
| DD-GB-4-86-S | Galvanised steel | 4 | 400 × 1015 × 90 | no | 150 | Request |
Which material?
- Plastic: light, moisture-resistant and stackable; the everyday choice on most sites.
- Wood: easy to adapt and free of metal contact; best stored dry.
- Galvanised steel: the toughest option for heavy handling.
Planning a program? Use our core box size guide and calculator to work out how many PQ boxes you need.