LaMotte Bottom Sampling Dredge
Product Code: 1097
The LaMotte 1097 Bottom Sampling Dredge is a stainless steel sediment sampler based on the Peterson dredge design. It collects bottom sediments from lakes, ponds, streams and rivers for biological, chemical and physical analysis. A trigger mechanism holds the jaws open during lowering; when released at the bottom, the scissor-style jaws close around a sediment sample for retrieval. It is designed for soft substrates such as sand and silt, rather than rocky bottoms. It is widely used in environmental monitoring, limnology, fisheries, aquaculture, and educational field studies.
- Stainless steel construction provides excellent corrosion resistance and long service life in freshwater and marine environments.
- Simple trigger mechanism keeps the dredge open while lowering, ensuring proper positioning on the bottom.
- Scissor-action closure securely captures a representative sediment sample during retrieval.
- Approximately 67 cubic inch (1.1 L) capacity provides ample material for multiple laboratory analyses.
- Compact, rugged design requires minimal maintenance and is easy to transport.
- Compatible with the optional LaMotte 1064-G calibrated line for controlled deployment and depth measurements.
