IngBox®

IngBox® is a versatile, space-saving and easy-to-use system for collecting and handling samples directly from the combine harvester. Samples are collected in cans of 950 cm3 volume. The cans are assembled in a system with trays where 4 trays in each layer fit on a EUROpallet. With this system, the samples are handled only once from threshing to analysis and reference samples. No labels for samples need to be made.

The cans are labeled with fixed numbering. It fits into the trial plan, regardless of how many numbers and repetitions it contains. The cans are also numbered so it is easy to connect a particular sample with its test line/treatment etc.

Thanks to the fact that both cans and trays are perforated in the bottom, the trays can be placed directly on a warm air dryer. If the water content is to be determined weigh the cans with content first. The weight of the cans is equal, so no adjustment needs to be made for individual cans. When drying is done put on a lid on the tray. In the cover there is a foam rubber plate that closes tightly against the cans, so that mixing of samples does not happen even if a tray turns over.

For analysis of samples, the can is placed on the balance and by means of a computer program they are weighed and the water content is recorded in Excel. Similarly clean weight and other parameters e.g. protein/oil content are determined.

When the samples are ready-analyzed, they can be stored in the trays in stock as long as desired.

The system is used by the majority of trial stations in Sweden and is developed by  the research department at Hushållningssällskapet Skaraborg.