Wildco Shipek Grab

Wildco Shipek Type Sediment Dredge with 3 L Volume

Center-Pivot Design for Undisturbed Samples in Compact Sediments

This powerful center-pivot dredge is designed for you to sample sediments ranging from soft to compact in deep lakes and near-shore areas. It allows you to transfer undisturbed samples to the surface from any depth, without washout. Its specialty is sampling benthic organisms living at or just below the water-bottom interface, including non-sessile forms.

Based on the patented design of oceanographer Carl J. Shipek, this dredge consists of two concentric half-cylinders. To operate it, you use the included arming wrench to set the torsion springs. A safety hook prevents premature release. Its large stabilizing handles, along with its weight, keep the dredge upright during descent, ensuring accurate sampling.

Features

• Its center-pivot design ensures you get undisturbed samples, minimizing bottom disturbance.
• Allows you to collect a large 3-liter sample volume in a single operation.
• Its stable design, with large handles, allows you to use it even on slopes up to 20°.
• Features an automatic release mechanism that triggers upon impact with the bottom.
• Made of 316 stainless steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance.
• Covers a sampling area of 0.04 m² with a bite depth of up to 4 inches.

• Specifications
• In the Box
• Required Items

• Specification	Detail
  Material	316 Stainless Steel
  Sample Volume	3 Liters (3000 ml)
  Sampling Area	0.04 m²
  Bite Depth	4 in (102 mm)
  Dimensions	18.6 x 25.1 x 17.4 in
  Empty Weight	132 lbs (60 kg)
  Shipping Weight	198 lbs (90 kg)

• • 1x Shipek Dredge Sampler
  • 1x Arming Wrench
• • Winch or crane for operation
  • Operating line or cable