This convenient kit includes all the equipment you need for obtaining quantitative and qualitative measurements of microscopic bottom fauna.
Best of all, everything fits in our included plywood carry case. The case is 457 x 495 x 368 mm (18 x 19.5 x 14.5”) in size, varnished from protection and with a sturdy handle.
196-B31 Field Kit Includes
- Standard Ekman Bottom Grab (196-B15)
- Messenger (45-B10)
- Braided polyester line, 100’ (62-C15)
- Washbucket (196-E20)
196-B33 Field Kit Includes
- Standard Ekman Bottom Grab (196-B15)
- Messenger (45-B10)
- Braided polyester line, 100’ (62-C15)
- Washbucket (196-E20)
- Ekman extension handle, 5’ (196-F30)
| Cat. No. | Description |
| 196-B31 | Ekman Field Kits:Without Ekman handle |
| 196-B33 | Ekman Field Kits:With Ekman handle |
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 |
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