ANDOCK ASAM Sampling System
The Andock system ASAM sampling system is a unique method for obtaining powder or liquid samples under very high containment conditions.
Andock offers two different versions:
- ASAM 1: "jar" sample unit for larger sample capture
- ASAM 2: Thief sample unit for small sample capture
ASAM 1: The system works similar to their split valve technology - eg. active and passive valves, however, in lieu of a butterfly valve, the ASAM system uses an active Ball-half with a cup machined into the ball-half. When the active valve is closed, it forms a near-flush surface into the process equipment.
The sample is captured into a small container, typically glass with a protective steel cage. The container is attached to a passive valve.
ASAM 2: Similar to the design of the ASAM 1 unit except there is no "cup" in the active ball-half to gather powder, instead the active ball-half has a small hole in which a powder thief can be inserted. The hole is made into the "side" of the ball, thus when the active ball-half is closed the hole is hidden away. The thief is held in a plastic tube-bag, which is joined.