Benthic chamberEkman Bottom Grabs 225 cm2
12.000 - Ekman sediment sampler - 225 cm² - sample volume
up to 5 L:
The Ekman bottom corer is based on the Ekman design. The
sediment sampler is made of AISI 316 stainless steel.
To be deployed by means of a cord, recommended diameter 5 mm.
Comes with a loading tool and a drop messenger for closing the
grab.
By adding the 12.006 pole (length 2 + 2 m) the grab can be
inserted manually into the sediment and closed by pulling the
line.
The Ekman grab is available with a larger sample area of 400 cm² and a volume of 12 L, for more details click here.
12.000 - Ekman grab - 225 cm² - sample volume 5 L.
12.006 - Pole for Ekman, length 2 x 2 m.
12.000 - Ekman grab with 12.006 pole for manuel release.
12.003 - Heavy-duty spring for Ekman grab (spare part).
Loading tool for 12.000 Ekman Grab:
The tool (12.004-1) allows a secure loading of the 12.000 Ekman. Click here for a video.
12.004-1 - Loading tool for the 12.000 Ekman grab.
| Ordering No. | 12.000 | 12.002 - 400 cm² sample area |
| Sample volume | 5 L | |
| Sample area | 225 cm² | 400 cm² |
| Drop messenger, brass | 500 g | None (not necessary) |
| Height, loaded |
45 cm | 65 cm |
| Weight | 5,6 kg | 18 kg |
| Extra weights | None | 4 x 2 kg or 8 x 2 kg (total weight of corer: 26 or 34 kg) |
| Spare parts | ||
| Drop messenger, brass, Ø3,2 x 9 cm, 500 gr |
Ordering no. 12.001 | |
| Spring for model 12.000 only, requires 2 pcs | Ordering no. 12.003 |
