Asphalt Core Drilling Machines – Core Samplers for Bituminous and Concrete Pavements

Qualitest offers a professional range of Asphalt Core Drilling Machines designed for precise and efficient core sampling of bituminous mixtures, in full compliance with EN 12697-27. Whether you’re performing standard pavement sampling, working in confined areas such as tunnels, or requiring multi-material testing on both asphalt and concrete, our models deliver reliability, power, and accuracy in every core extraction.

Wide Range of Core Drilling Solutions

Our core drilling systems include:

• Standard Asphalt Core Drilling Machines
  Designed for everyday pavement and road quality assessment. Portable, easy to operate, and built for consistent core retrieval in compliance with EN 12697-27 and similar standards.
• Bridge and Tunnel Invert Special Model
  A compact, low-profile system engineered specifically for hard-to-reach areas such as bridge decks and tunnel inverts. Ideal for infrastructure inspection in constrained environments without compromising performance.
• Advanced Asphalt and Concrete Core Sampler
  A high-performance model capable of drilling through both asphalt and reinforced concrete layers. Equipped with enhanced torque, cooling systems, and stabilization features for versatile field use in road construction and geotechnical testing.

Key Features

• Conforms to EN 12697-27 and related international standards
• High-precision diamond core bits for clean sample edges
• Robust engines (electric or gasoline-powered) for on-site flexibility
• Optional water cooling systems for extended tool life and smooth drilling
• Adjustable stands and anchoring systems for optimal core alignment

Applications

• Quality control and forensic analysis of asphalt pavements
• Structural integrity checks for roads, runways, bridges, and tunnels
• Pavement condition surveys and material composition studies
• Concrete road and foundation core sampling (advanced models)

Standards Compliance

All models in this range are compliant with:

• EN 12697-27 – Bituminous mixtures – Test methods – Part 27: Sampling
• Additional compliance options available for ASTM and AASHTO standards upon request

Qualitest Asphalt Core Drilling Machines are trusted worldwide by road authorities, construction firms, and civil engineering labs for delivering high-accuracy core samples with minimal disruption to pavement surfaces.

Explore our full range of core drilling systems today or contact our team to help select the best model for your application needs.