AVE has been designed for controlled and safe sampling of pulp slurry. SAVE’s head is shaped and dimensioned to ensure a representative sample. The sampler head is inserted deep into the process pipe, past the water layer fl owing along the pipe wall. SAVE’s interior parts can be fl ushed with water after the sample has been taken, to prevent build up or blockage of sampler. Since the sampling valve’s shut-off mechanism is at the head of the sampler, SAVE will not get blocked even during long duty intervals. SAVE’s piston utilizes metal-to-metal sealing and does not include any wearing parts, such as rubber seals.