Sample volume:
Approx. 15 L of sediment.

Sample area:
1000 cm²

Operational depth:
Full oceanographic depth (no limit)

Wire recommendation:
Ø6 mm stainless steel wire, for deployment.

Camera option:
For a max. depth of 500 m it is possible adding our camera and light option. For more details kindly refer our product cameras and lights (requires a bracket).

Lids/Shovel:
On top of the grab are mounted 4 pcs of lids, (120 x 120 mm each), so you can take out some sample without emptying the grab. The inner shovel is based on Van Veen Grab 1000 cm² design and is made out of 6 mm AISI 316 stainless steel.

Weight:
The operational weight between 55 and 165 kg (exclusive the sediment sample) demands winch operation. You can mount a maximum of 22 pcs lead weights, 5 kg each (Image 5). Standard delivery includes 4 pcs of weights. The 4 frames can hold a maximum of 8 pc lead weights each (2 on each frame as shown on image 6). Each of the two lead weight stations can hold 8 pc of lead weights giving it a total weight of 165 kg.- Exclusive lead weights: 55 kg- Standard delivery: 75 kg inclusive 4 lead weights- Maximum weight: (22 pcs of weights): 165 kg

Safety split :
The Day Grab is equipped with a security clip to avoid an unintended release of the grab causing injury.

Emptying or loading the Day Grab (Image 3):
Rack with protection grating. Heavy-duty design so you can empty or load Van Veen, Ekman and other grabs. Diameter of stainless steel bars: 10 mm. Space between the bars: 15 mm.