Ekman Dredges

The Kit comes complete with a stainless steel messenger, 100ft (30.45m) of line and carrying case. This dredge is useful for sampling benthic communities inhabiting soft bottomed aquatic environments. As the dredge is lowered, the hinged upper doors swing open, allowing water to pass through and minimize the shock wave. When the dredge reaches the bottom, a messenger is sent down the line which trips the spring-loaded jaws. The jaws snap shut, preventing washout of the sample. Our dredges are constructed of stainless steel with special Heliarc welding for extra strength and trouble-free life. A simple cable release system with convenient bar grip enables the operator to set the dredge with greater safety.

Available Dimensions are:
6 x 6 x 6 Ekman Dredge Only – 7710606
6 x 6 x 6 Ekman Dredge Kit- 7710606-KIT
6 x 6 x 9 Ekman Dredge Only – 7710609
6 x 6 x 9 Ekman Dredge Kit- 7710609-KIT
9 x 9 x 9 Ekman Dredge Only- 7710909
9 x 9 x 9 Ekman Dredge Kit- 7710909- KIT