17" TELEDYNE BENTHOS DEEP SEA GLASS SPHERE Flotation Research Instrument Housing - $999 - (Corvallis, OR)
Deep Sea Flotation Glass Sphere 'Instrument Housing' from Teledyne-Benthos -- 17 in. outside diameter (~53 in. circumference) -- model 204-45 (2040-17H) -- this unit is wrapped in sealant tape with a stainless steel binding strap, and is designed to split in two halves to house Oceanographic Instruments -- this is tapped for the Vacuum Port and has two double pin electrical penetrators installed -- the Titanium Vacuum Port unit (model 204-VPT) is included, as is the Instruction Manual -- -- a little scuffing and scratching to the exterior with a few small dings -- from the Teledyne-Benthos brochure: Deep sea glass spheres are a unique, reliable, cost-effective method for flotation and the housing of electronic instruments in the marine environment. Teledyne Benthos is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep sea glass spheres and instrument housings. Ongoing improvements ensure their high reliability in extreme environments. Advanced assembly techniques and the patented VacuSealed® closure method result in high quality, long-life spheres. Teledyne Benthos pressure tests every sphere prior to shipment, assuring their integrity in the field.Deep sea glass spheres are superior to other types of flotation and instrument housing for several reasons: they are transparent, lightweight, inexpensive, corrosion resistant, easily handled, extremely strong, and non-polluting. As a result, they are preferred by oceanographers worldwide and are backed by over 40 years of experience in deep sea technology A titanium vacuum port (Model 204-VPT) can be installed in a glass instrument housing to facilitate opening and closing the sphere. The vacuum port option is recommended for any housing that will be opened frequently.Dimensions, Weight, and Depth Data: Sphere Model: 2040-17H Outside Diameter: 43.2 cm (17 in) Inside Diameter: 40.4 cm (15.9 in) Weight in Air: 17.7 kg (39 lbs) Net Buoyancy: 25.4 kg (56 lbs)Depth Rating: 6700 m (22,000 ft.) Teledyne Benthos patented 'VacuSealed…
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