Grab

Widely used in fresh and salt water for taking samples of hard bottoms such as sand, gravel, consolidated marl or clay, this sturdy dredge is a deliberately heavy device for biting deep into the bottom and has proven success at invertebrate recovery.

• Center pivot for low bottom disturbance
• Tapered scoop edges for a clean cut
• Heavy duty hinges for high impact work
• Hefty scoop volume: 8200 mL
• 316 SS scoops and underlip or all 316 SS
• Removable stainless steel top screens
• Self-releasing pinch-pin™

 The simple design means it is simple to use. Heavy duty hinges and hinge pin can absorb thousands of bottom impacts. Self-closing scoops have center pivot closing action.

When the scoops strike the bottom, their tapered cutting edges penetrate well with very little sample disturbance. An attached underlip wipes the scoop clean of pebbles and cobble that would interfere with closing. By the same token, removable side plates prevent the lateral loss of sample as scoops close. This well-regarded self-closing sampler uses our patented spring-loaded pinch-pin™ that releases when cable or line slackens. A safety pin replaces the pinch-pin™ when not in use to prevent injury.

Removable screens on top of each scoop allow water to flow through as it descends. This lessens the frontal shock wave and reduces surface disturbance. Both screens are covered with neoprene rubber flaps that close during retrieval. Choose all stainless steel for severe conditions. Ship wt: 67 lbs. Crane and winch recommended due to working weight.

Specifications

Specifications

Catalog Number	Ekman, Standard 196-B12 Kit	Ekman, Tall 196-F62 Kit	Ekman, Large 197-C12 Kit	Ponar®, Petite 1728-G30	Ponar®, Standard 1725-F10
Box Size (footprint)	15 x 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 x 6”)	15 x 15 x 23 cm (6 x 6 x 9”)	23 x 23 x 23 cm (9 x 9 x 9”)	15 x 15 cm (6 x 6”)	23 x 23 cm (9 x 9”)
Bite depth	152 mm (6”)	229 mm (9”)	229 mm (9”)	70 mm (2.75”)	89 mm (3.5”)
Screen mesh	none	none	none	500 μm	500 μm
Dry Weight	3 kg (7 lbs)	5 kg (11 lbs)	7 kg (15 lbs)	11 kg (24 lbs)	23 kg (50 lbs)
Weight with sample	16 kg (35 lbs)	21 kg (46 lbs)	38 kg (83 lbs)	14 kg (30 lbs)	34 kg (75 lbs)
Extra weights	3 kg (7 lbs)	3 kg (7 lbs)	none	4 kg (8 lbs)	4 kg (8 lbs)
Ship weight	7 kg (15 lbs)	8 kg (18 lbs)	15 kg (33 lbs)	11 kg (24 lbs)	23 kg (50 lbs)
Volume of Scoops	3.5 liter (214 in3)	5.3 liter (323 in3)	11.9 liter (726 in3)	2.4 liter (145 in3)	8.2 liter (500 in3)
Sample area	232 cm2 (36 in2)	232 cm2 (36 in2)	522 cm2 (81 in2)	232 cm2 (36 in2)	522 cm2 (81 in2)
Length and width overall	24 x 22 cm (9.5 x 8.5")	24 x 22 cm (9.5 x 8.5")	35.5 x 33 cm (14 x 13")	41 x 29 cm (16 x 11.5")	55 x 25 cm (21.5 x 10")
Accessories needed	62-C15 poly line 66-A50 reel	62-C15 poly line 66-A50 reel	62-C15 poly line 66-A50 reel	61-B14 cable 66-C10 winch or 62-C15 poly line	61-B14 cable 66-C10 winch 66-C52 mount

Specifications

Catalog Number	Shipek® Grab 860-A10	Petersen 1750-G30	Van Veen 1775-A10	Box Corer 191-A12
Box Size (footprint)	20 x 20 cm (7.8 x 7.8")	30 x 30 cm (12 x 12")	36 x 28 cm (14 x 11")	15 x 15 x 23 cm (6 x 6 x 9")
Bite depth	102 mm (4")	140 mm (5.5")	114 mm (4.5")	229 mm (9")
Screen mesh	none	none	500 mm (23")	500 mm (23")
Dry Weight	61 kg (134 lbs)	34 kg (75 lbs)	21 kg (46 lbs)	14 kg (31 lbs)
Weight with sample	69 kg (152 lbs)	61 kg (135 lbs)	68-90 kg (150-200 lbs)	50 kg (110 lbs)
Extra weights	none	8 kg (18 lbs)	none	49 kg (108 lbs)
Ship weight	91 kg (220 lbs)	50 kg (160 lbs)	41 kg (90 lbs)	42 kg (93 lbs)
Volume of Scoops	3 liter (183 in3)	9.9 liter (604 in3)	24 liter (1465 in3)	5.3 liter (323 in3)
Sample area	400 cm2 (62 in2)	928 cm2 (144 in2)	993 cm2 (154 in2)	232 cm2 (36 in2)
Length and width overall	56 x 109 cm (22 x 43")	65.4 x 33 cm (25.75 x 13")	56 x 38 cm (22 x 15")	35.5 x 24 cm (14 x 9.5")
Accessories needed	61-B14 cable 81-A10 crane	61-B14 cable 81-A10 crane	61-B14 cable 85-E10 winch	61-B14 cable 81-A10 crane