BMH-60 Sediment Sampler

This is a 30-pound (13.6 kg) sampler used to collect samples from the bed of a stream, lake or reservoir. Penetration of the bed material is approximately 1 3/4 inches (4.4. cm). The sampler can be suspended from a handline or sounding reel. The body of the sampler is made of aluminum, is equipped with tail vanes, and is approximately 22 inches (56 cm) long.

The sampling bucket accommodates about 175 cc of material. The bucket, in closing, penetrates the stream-bed and completely encloses a sample of material. Gaskets prevent loss or contamination of the trapped sample. The weight of this sampler limits its use to tranquil streams and moderate or slightly compacted bed materials. Each sampler is shipped in a hinged, wooden box for storing and transporting.