Folsom Plankton Sample Splitter

Folsom Plankton Sample Splitter
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US$1,079.00

Folsom Plankton Sample Splitter
Complete and Ready to Use:
1) Clear polycarbonate and polyethylene construction
2) 1.25-liter drum type splitting console with single dividing bar
3) Leveling table with bubble level and adjustment thumbscrews
4) Three (3) sample boats

 

  • Sub-sampling of plankton and ichthyoplankton samples

  • Proven method with robust results

  • Clear polycarbonate and polyethylene construction

  • Ideally suited for splitting plankton samples with minimal debris

  • 1.25-liter sample compartment

About Our Folsom Plankton Sample Splitter

Key Features

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Clear polycarbonate construction x 1.2 liter sample capacity
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Splitter drum x 25 cm diameter x 12 cm wide with single divider bar, polyethylene
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Leveling table, polyethylene construction
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Three (3) sample container "boats"
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Custom sizes available upon request (call for quote)
Folsom Plankton Splitter General Procedures:

  • Level table with adjusting screws
  • Pour sample into console and mix thoroughly
  • Rotate sample drum on rocker arm
  • Sample is split into two compartments that drain into separate holding trays when rotation is complete

Citations

Motodo, S. 1959. Devices of simple plankton apparatus. Mem. Fac. Fish., Hokkaido Univ., 7:73-94. Van Guelpen, L., D.F. Markle, and D.J. Duggan. 1982. An evaluation of accuracy, precision, and speed of several zooplankton sub-sampling techniques. J. Cons. Int. Explor. Mer., 40:226-236. plankton apparatus. Mem. Fac. Fish., Hokkaido Univ., 7:73-94. Van Guelpen, L., D.F. Markle, and D.J. Duggan. 1982. An evaluation of accuracy, precision, and speed of several zooplankton sub-sampling techniques. J. Cons. Int. Explor. Mer., 40:226-236.