Core Storage & Transport Solutions for Mineral Exploration

UCP Core Tray Systems for Field Handling, Transport & Long-Term Sample Storage

Protect the Integrity of your Geolgogical Core Samples

Precision insights begin with preserved core. UCP core trays provide secure, sequential storage for drill core samples — keeping them aligned, intact, and clearly labeled from rig site through logging, photography, and long-term archiving — preventing breakage, misalignment, loss of orientation, and data errors.

Designed with input from experienced geologists and field professionals, UCP Core Tray systems improve operational efficiency, reduce handling risks, and support health and safety compliance. Their robust construction and modular stackable design, reduce transport costs. Protecting core, from, drill site to long-term storage.

Read on to explore the benefits our system offers and why it’s trusted by teams managing core every day.

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Smarter Core Handling for Safer, More Efficient Projects​

An image depicting an entire UCP Core Tray full of core - NQ bore hole size.

Safer & Easier on Site Handling

Lightweight, ergonomic construction reduces strain and fatigue, helping crews work more efficiently in the field.

A close up image showing the half channel design of UCP Core trays, which allow for easier access to the samples for users.

Improved Sample Protection

Robust, impact-resistant materials protect valuable core from damage during transport, handling, and long-term storage.

UCP core trays, full and shown in the stacked position. Interlocking with the core tray below for safe and efficient storage and transport.

Optimised Storage & Transport Efficiency

Secure stacking reduces footprint in vehicles, core sheds, and containers, helping streamline logistics and lower transport costs.

An assembled UCP core trays, showing the metal body with two snap on plastic ends. Showing just how quick they can be assembled on site, without the need for additional tools.

Faster Setup and Deployment

Simple assembly and intuitive design reduce setup time, allowing teams to focus on productive work rather than equipment

Clearly embossed end labels on UCP core trays. Allowing user data to be input while removing errors which may be found with poor hand writting.

Clear Identification & Traceability

Integrated end-label areas ensure sample information remains visible and readable, reducing the risk of misidentification

An image depicting the core tray storage cartons. Their pre-fab design allows for a greater number of units to be shipped per pallet. Therefore allowing reduced shipping costs.

Reduced Freight and Shipping Costs

Flat-pack or space-efficient design increases shipment density, helping minimise freight volume and storage space requirements.

An icon informing users that UCP core trays do not contain sharp edges, points, corners or similar.

Built for Harsh Field Conditions

Durable materials are designed to withstand tough environments, repeated handling, and long-term outdoor exposure.

A close up view of the drainage holes found on UCP core trays. Which are located on the ends of the tray instead of the bottom. Ensuring water flows away, preventing cross contamination of core samples below.

Cleaner, Drier Core Storage

Built-in drainage helps prevent water build-up, keeping samples cleaner and reducing contamination or degradation over time.

Secured core samples stored safely in a PQ size UCP core tray with a lid. Detailing the security the trays provide.

Long-Term Archival Confidence

Designed for extended storage without warping, cracking, or degradation — helping preserve sample integrity over time.

Built for Real-World Exploration Projects

UCP core trays are designed specifically for the demands of geological mineral exploration, where accurate sample handling, safe transport, and long-term preservation are critical to project success. From active drilling sites to core sheds and long-term storage facilities, they provide a reliable system for managing rock and mineral core throughout the entire exploration lifecycle.

 

Manufactured from high-quality Zincalume® steel, UCP trays combine durability with practical, field-driven design. Features such as an integrated locking system help prevent sample displacement during transport, while embossed end labels support clear identification and traceability. Built-in drainage channels reduce water accumulation, helping protect samples from contamination, corrosion, or degradation over time.

UCP Core Trays and Efficiencies

Select the Right Tray for Your Core Samples

UCP core trays are available in a range of sizes to accommodate different core diameters and sample lengths. Knowing the exact dimensions and capacities helps streamline field collection, transport, and long-term storage while reducing handling errors.

BQ

  • Capacity: 6.79m
  • Core Tray Dimensions: 1045 x 370 x 50mm
  • Core sizes: 0 – 36.4mm
  • Carton Dimensions: 1050 x 380 x 380mm
  • Meters stored per Carton: 169.75m
  • Depth Markers included: 57
  • 2 Paint Markers included per Carton
  • 25 units per Carton
A BQ size UCP Core Tray shown both in full, and from the short edge with core samples.

NQ

  • Capacity: 4.85m
  • Core Tray Dimensions: 1045 x 370 x 62mm
  • Core sizes: 36.5 – 50.5mm
  • Carton Dimensions: 1050 x 380 x 390mm
  • Meters stored per Carton: 121.25m
  • Depth Markers included: 41
  • 2 Paint Markers included per Carton
  • 25 units per Carton
A NQ size UCP Core Tray shown both in full, and from the short edge with core samples.

HQ

  • Capacity: 3.88m
  • Core tray Dimensions: 1045 x 370 x 74mm
  • Core sizes: 50.5 – 63.5mm
  • Carton Dimensions: 1050 x 380 x 420mm
  • Meters stored per Carton: 97m
  • Depth Markers included: 33
  • 2 Paint Markers included per Carton
  • 25 Units per Carton
A HQ size UCP Core Tray shown both in full, and from the short edge with core samples.

PQ

  • Capacity: 2.91m
  • Core Tray Dimensions: 1045 x 370 x 97mm
  • Core sizes: 63.5 – 85mm
  • Carton Dimensions: 1050 x 380 x 430mm
  • Meters stored per Carton: 72.75m
  • Depth Markers included: 25
  • 2 Paint Markers included per Carton
  • 25 Units per Carton
A PQ size UCP Core Tray shown both in full, and from the short edge with core samples.

Lids

  • Safe and secure for transport
  • Additional protection for assets
  • Available for all core tray sizes​​
  • Clip or slide on and off
  • Does not impede stack-ability function
  • 25 Lids per Carton
UCP Core Trays with Lids securely fitted for security and safety of core samples within.

In Use on exploration drilling projects, including:

 

South Crofty Ltd – UK

 

SGZ Cononish – Scotland


Cornwall Resources Ltd – UK

 

British Lithium – UK

 

Aberdeen Minerals – Scotland

 

British Gypsum – UK

 

GMOW Operations – Wales

If you are interested in securing UCP core trays, or other project solutions for use on your mineral exploration drilling program. Or simply wish for further details, specifications or a quote. Please do not hesitate to contact via the contact form below.

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