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Ekman Bottom Grabs 225 cm2

12.000 - Ekman grab
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