12.430 - Van Veen Grab - 6500 cm²

Application:
Sampler for collecting bottom sediments for biological, hydrological and environmental studies.

General:
The grab is based on the Van Veen design. It is made of AISI 316 stainless steel and the surface is electro polished. The grab itself is manufactured from 10 mm plate. Model 12.430 has 4 lids with stainless steel mesh and rubber mats to reduce the shock wave, as per Norwegian ISO standard (16665 Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing for of marine soft-bottom macro fauna). All models are equipped with either 2 or 4 lids so you can remove an undisturbed part of the sample without emptying the whole sample.

Other types of bottom samplers are made on request - please contact us for further information. Please check out our sieves.

Sample area: 6500 cm²
Sample volume:
Materials: AISI 316 stainless steel. The grab = 8 mm
The arms are manufactured from square tube, 60 x 60 x 4 mm with 12 mm reinforcements.
Recommended wire: 8- 10 mm
Dimensions: 
Open: L x W x H: 282 x 97 x 78 cm
Closed: L x W x H: 103 x 97 x 190 cm
Net. weight, (no lead weights): 305 kg
Net. weight, (with 4 lead weights): 355 kg