Clear Plastic Tubes play a crucial role in a variety of drilling applications, especially in geotechnical, environmental, and core sampling operations. Rigid-transparent tubes ensure long-term durability while providing the visibility needed for field and lab analysis of core samples or fluids during and after drilling procedures.
Core Sample Liners
One of the primary uses of rigid clear tubes in drilling is as core sample liners. These tubes are placed inside core barrels to collect intact cylindrical samples of soil, rock, or sediment. This method is widely used in environmental site assessments, geotechnical investigations, and scientific drilling projects, such as ice core or sediment core sampling.
Some benefits of utilize core liners are:
- Visual Inspection – Easily examine soil layers, organic matter, or potential contaminants.
- Sample Integrity – Minimize handling and preserve the original structure of the sample.
- Efficient Transport – Tubes can be capped and transported directly to labs without repackaging.
Groundwater Monitoring
Rigid clear tubes are also utilized in piezometers and observation wells for groundwater monitoring. Their transparency allows for real-time visual assessment of:
- Water levels and clarity
- Sediment or turbidity
- Signs of contamination
This is particularly useful in environmental monitoring and contaminated site remediation.
Fluid Circulation Monitoring
In research facilities and training environments, clear rigid tubing is often used in drilling fluid circulation systems. This allows for observation of:
- Drilling mud flow
- Suspended cuttings
- Gas bubbles in underbalanced drilling
These visual cues help operators and researchers better understand downhole conditions and make informed adjustments during operations.
