19/02/2026
WHEN YOUR CORE TRAY FAILS, YOUR DATA IS AT RISK
We decided to test the traditional galvanised steel tray against our CoreTech Core Tray to see which actually survives the rigours of a working site.
The test was simple: A 2.5-tonne Ute and a direct run-over.
THE REALITY OF METAL:
Traditional trays are made of thin-gauge metal that experiences immediate plastic deformation. Once they buckle, they stay buckled. This not only ruins the tray but also creates sharp, hazardous edges and crushes core samples.
THE CORETECH ENGINEERING EDGE:
Our trays are engineered for resilience. Under the same load, CoreTech utilises High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) to flex and recover.
✅Empty: It absorbed the impact and returned to its original geometry.
✅Loaded: It acted as a protective shell, keeping the core samples intact and the data secure.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
One of these trays ended up as scrap metal. The other went right back to work.
If you're tired of replacing steel trays and want a solution that actually protects your investment, it’s time to switch to CoreTech.
PINNED COMMENT:
This test mainly shows the switch from elastic to plastic deformation. Galvanised Steel is hard but has a clear yield point. When a 2.5T vehicle applies stress, it surpasses the material’s yield strength, causing structural failure and buckling. Our CoreTech trays are made of HDPE, which offers high impact resistance and a lower elastic modulus, allowing it to absorb energy. Instead of breaking, it elastically recovers and returns to its original shape after the load is gone. In practical use, "stronger" doesn't always mean "stiffer." Resilience is key to protecting your samples.
Full technical specifications are available on our website