Equipment for The Danish Galathea 3 Expedition
The Danish Galathea 3 Expedition, running a world wide scientific research has chosen KC-Denmark as supplier for some of the equipment. A lot of more information for the expedition itself can be found here. Below you will find some photos of this equipment: Epibenthic sledge Agassiz trawl Dredge Vacuum filtration station More details will follow.
Epibenthic Sledge
Epibenthic Sledge	Details of the closing mechanism
The net bucket
Frame: Aluminium, AlMgSi 0,5   Opening: 300 x 800 mm (0,24 m)	Outer net bag: Length: 5m, mesh size: 30 mm   Inner net bag: Length: 5 m, knotless, mesh size 10 mm
Agassiz trawl
Frame: Square steel tube, 40 x 40 x 4 mm   Opening of net: W x H: 300 x 80 mm  Equipped with a chain on all sides   Length of net: 600 cm	Outer net bag: Mesh size of 30 x 30 cm. Closed by a loop at the end   Inner net bag: The inner net is knotless (no. 6), having a mesh size of 10 x 10 cm. Closed by a loop at the end.
Dredge
The dredge can be used without the rubber plate. When using the rubber plate it is necessary to use some kind of buoyancy to ensure the correct position of the dredge.	Size of triangle: 80 x 80 x 80 cm   Length of net: 200 cm   Outer net bag: Mesh size of 30 mm   Inner net bag: The inner net is knotless (no. 6), having a mesh size of 10 x 10 mm.   Material: Domex 240 steel, 15 mm.
Vacuum Filtration Station
Vacuum Filtration Station All bottles are detachable and each bottle can be used individually. A small water tank to collect any excess of water is included. Not shown on photo. Capacity: 7 bottles, 3 L each. Filter: Standard ø47 mm paper filter