Robinson Bacon Bomb / Fuel Sampler, Sampling Vessel / Sample Thief
Most commonly referred to as the "Bacon Bomb" the Robinson Sampling Vessel / Sample Thief obtains samples from storage tanks, tank cars and drums.
- Obtains bottom samples, or samples from any level
- Four different capacities
- Plated Brass Construction
- Standard Viton O-Ring
Test Method Standards:
- All samplers conform to ASTM D4057 (formerly ASTM D270), D6074 or ASTM D1265 specifications.
When the thief strikes the bottom of the tank, a plunger assembly opens to admit the sample. The plunger closes again when the bomb is withdrawn, forming a tight seal. Samples can be taken at any depth with the use of a secondary trip line.
Specification| Robinson Part Number | Capacity Oz (ml) | Body Material | Seal | Outside Diameter in. | Overall Length in. | Shipping Weight |
| 110A109 | 32 (946) | Nickle Plated Brass | Viton | 3" | 16" | 13 (5.9) |
| 110A110 | 16 (473) | Nickle Plated Brass | Viton | 2.5" | 12" | 9 (4.1) |
| 110A111 | 8 (237) | Nickle Plated Brass | Viton | 2" | 10" | 5 (2.3) |
| 110A112 | 4 (118) | Nickle Plated Brass | Viton | 1,7/8" | 9" | 4 (1.8) |
| 110A112S | 4 (118) | Nickle Plated Brass | Viton | 1,1/8" | 15.5" | 4 (1.8) |
Methods| IP 51 (Obsolete) | No information found |
| ASTM D4057 | Standard practise for manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products |
| ASTM D4306 | Standard practise for aviation fuel sample containers, for tests affected by trace contamination |
| BS 3195 Pt 1 | Manual sampling of liquid hydrocarbon |
| ISO 3170 | Manual sampling |
Samplers can either be lowered with a specialised hand-winch, for smooth and clean operation, or, more crudely, with a length of cotton rope, cotton is used because it is chemically resistant to all fuels, any also fibre that enters the fuel will not harm it, what with fuel filters being made from cotton fibre also. Rope can be found in the options below, priced per metre.
For ease of transportation (suitable for samplers of up to 54.5 cm long x 11 cm wide) we can also offer the Robinson Manufacturing Gaugers Tray, as shown below, please click the image to take you to the product:
