Sample Magazine – Long

The AUTONOMA Sample Magazine Long (SM-L) is a critical piece of sample equipment that automates the final, crucial stages of the bulk sampling process. Engineered by our Perth-based automation experts, this advanced industrial sampler system is designed to automatically and precisely fill each sample bucket after the primary sampling is complete. It transforms a manual, repetitive, and often dirty task into a streamlined, reliable operation, forming the core of a complete automated sampling station.
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Designed with absolute sample integrity as a priority, the SM-L features mechanisms for cross-contamination prevention and moisture retention, making it an ideal sampling solution for mining, industrial processing, and laboratory environments across Australia. Its multi-bucket configuration not only enhances throughput but also provides secure and organised sample storage, ensuring your results are always dependable.
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For operations requiring a high-precision lab sampler interface with a smaller footprint, the standard Sample Magazine offers a more compact alternative without compromising performance or reliability.

• Automated Turntable System: The multi-bucket system enables continuous, unmanned operation. Once a bucket is filled, the turntable automatically rotates to present the next empty one, eliminating the need for immediate manual intervention. This process significantly reduces labour costs and operational downtime, maximising the throughput of your sampling station.
• Customisable Capacity for Flexible Storage: As a bespoke sampling solution, the Sample Magazine Long (SM-L) can be customised with additional buckets to meet any operational requirement. Its length and capacity are tailored by our engineers to fit your specific process, providing a truly flexible and scalable sample storage solution.
• Engineered for Sample Integrity: A sealed design combined with a precision lift-and-fill mechanism prevents spillage and guarantees protection against moisture loss and cross-contamination. This ensures that every sample collected is a true, uncompromised representation of the bulk material, which is critical for accurate analysis in mining and laboratory applications.
• Integrated Safety Interlock: The access door is fitted with a fail-safe safety switch that instantly deactivates the turntable when opened. This critical feature protects operators during bucket removal and ensures your facility complies with stringent Australian workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, allowing for safe and compliant operation at all times.

The Sample Magazine Long (SM-L) features a precision-engineered turntable that securely holds multiple removable sample buckets to automate the filling process. Bulk sample material enters through a top-mounted inlet and is directed into a designated bucket. To prevent spillage and, critically, to ensure absolute sample integrity through robust cross-contamination prevention and moisture loss prevention, each bucket is automatically lifted to form a tight seal between the bucket rim and the inlet before filling begins. This sealed design is crucial for maintaining the moisture content of the samples for accurate analysis.

Once a bucket is filled—typically after several sampling increments—it is lowered, and the turntable rotates to position the next empty bucket. This core function defines its large storage capacity for both empty and full buckets, allowing for extended periods of automated sampling without manual intervention. The SM-L includes a customisable back panel that connects an angled roller table from the inlet to the outlet, creating a continuous line of sample buckets. This modular design allows our Perth-based engineers to perform bespoke customization, tailoring the system’s capacity to meet your specific operational requirements.

A core pillar of the SM-L’s design is its comprehensive safety features. Filled buckets can be manually removed via a secure access door or automatically collected by Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for transport to the laboratory. For operator protection, the access door is equipped with a safety interlock switch that immediately deactivates the turntable when opened. This fail-safe system ensures your facility complies with stringent Australian workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, allowing for safe and compliant removal of buckets at all times.