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MC 400 MC-800
The Deep Sea Multi-Corer is the largest corer in the MC series and is used primarily at deep ocean depths. Model MC-800A carries eight sample tubes 10 cm x 70 cm with an effective penetration of greater than 45 cm. Standard features include: a specially designed flow-through sample tube to reduce corer "bow wake" effect, double door sealing feature, double guide slides and special slow-down cylinder for smooth corer penetration, adjustable penetration limit stops and pretrip safety pin. All aluminum parts are hard anodized and sealed. MC 400 Twenty-eight frame weights are supplied as an option with each unit along with a mold for casting additional lead frame weights. All steel frame parts are hot-dipped galvanize coated for years of rust free operation.

Multi-Corer MC-800 comes complete with frame, spyder, 8 complete polycarbonate sample tubes and aluminum tube holders, lead weight mold, spare parts kit with required special tools, assembly instructions - ready for at-sea operation.

Specifications

Height
276 cm
Width
245 cm
Height (fired)
370 cm
Weight
460 kg
Power weight
340 kg
Shipping weight
500 kg
Frame
Galvanized steel
Spyder & tube holders
6061-T6 anodized
Sample tubes
Polycarbonate
Tube size
10 cm x 70 cm


Part Number and Description

MC-800
Complete with frame, Spyder, 8 complete polycarbonate sample tubes and aluminum tube holders fitted with upper and lower doors, lead weight mold, spare parts kit with required special tools, assembly instructions. Ready for at-sea operations.

MC-800-1(8)
Sample Tube Holding Assembly, set of eitht 10 cm x 70 cm sample tubes, removeable holding assembly, upper and lower doors with all fittings and accessories. Fits Spyder assembly above.

MC-800-2(1)
Sample Tube Holding Assembly, 10 cm x 70 cm. Complete and ready for MC 400 insertion into sampler Spyder assembly.

MC-800-4(P)
Sample tube, extruded Polycarbonate. Fitted with shoulder and bevel seal surfaces.

MC-800-5
Sample Tube retainer ring, anodized aluminum.

MC-800-6
Lower door mechanism, complete.

MC-800-7
Upper door seal, PVC and Silicone rubber.

MC-800-8
Wire hook, upper door, stainless steel.

MC-800-9
Spring, upper door closing, stainless, 2 required.

MC-800-10
Spring, lower door closing, stainless.

MC-800-11
Lanyard assembly, upper door, complete.

MC-800-12
Weight set, lead for weight stand and Spyder assembly.

MC-800-13
Quick-fastener, for sample tube retainer ring, stainless.

MC-800-14
Lower door, complete with rubber or carpet sealing surface.


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