Abstract: A sampling apparatus for sampling from a product flow, wherein the sampling apparatus includes at least one sampling cup having a filling opening, wherein the sampling cup is movably arranged between extracted position and retracted position by an actuator system, wherein the extracted position includes a position for allowing the sampling cup to intersect the product flow. The sampling apparatus further includes a blow system including one or more nozzles arranged to direct a pressurized gaseous medium across the filling opening so as to remove excess sample material extending above the filling opening, while the sampling cup is located in one or more extracted position.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for handling a sample container (13) having an open side, the device comprising a head (1) having an inner chamber (3) with an opening (4) and a substantially constant cross-sectional shape taken perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the inner chamber, wherein the opening extends substantially perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis, a rotor (6) part arranged within said inner chamber, rotor drive means (7) and rotor displacement means (8), a piston (5) having an edge part (9) of a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the inner chamber, and piston displacement means (8) arranged to displace the rotor along the longitudinal axis so that the edge part of the piston will scrape the wall (10) of the inner chamber, the device further comprising a holder (11) arranged for supporting a sample container so that the open side of the sample container is in connection with the opening of the inner chamber, and head drive means (2) arranged for alternating the or