Core trays must be standard commercial metal or plastic trays in good, safe condition. API Standards for Drilling are comprehensive guidelines developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability throughout oil, gas, and geothermal drilling operations. These globally recognized standards cover a vast array of equipment, materials, and. How to Choose the Right Core Trays for Your Drilling Project: NQ, HQ, or PQ? In geological exploration and mining projects, core samples are the "key to decoding the earth"—they carry critical geological information that directly influences project feasibility assessments, resource reserve. Core trays must be standard commercial metal or plastic trays in good, safe condition. Trays must not exceed 1060 mm in length and 440 mm in width. Core should be packed securely in each tray, depth blocks to be inserted and zones. Proven and tested in the world's toughest environments, supported and delivered by core processing facility experts. Put your trust where the world's biggest miners & explorers put theirs.
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