Grab Air Sample Pump

Simple, Reliable, Economical Bag Sampling

	Uses 9-volt alkaline battery — no down time for battery charging Low-battery indicator Approximately 1 L/min flow rate Approximately 1000 liters volume on one battery Minimum setup time — simply attach a bag and sample

Grab Air Sample Pump Spec. Sheet (PDF)

Grab Air Sample Pump Operating Instructions (PDF)

The Grab Air Sampler is a hand-held battery-operated sample pump designed to fill bags at 1 L/min efficiently and reliably. A simple "turn on and sample" pump, Grab Air operates on a disposable 9-volt alkaline battery. An LED indicates low battery. The Grab Air Sample Pump is recommended for sample bags up to 10 liters.


Principle of Operation
The Grab Air Sampler pulls air containing the sample into the pump at approximately 1 L/min and immediately exhausts it into a sample bag connected to the pump with PTFE tubing. Sampling is complete when the bag is properly filled (see Bag Sampling).

Bag Sampling

Sampling Tips

• Use only PTFE tubing and a PTFE-lined septum for bag sampling to prevent sample loss.
  
  
• Flush bags thoroughly with purified air or nitrogen before use.
  
  
• Do not use bags to collect unstable or highly reactive compounds.
  
  
• Do not ship sample bags by air unless the cargo cabin is pressurized.
  
  
• When sampling for CO or CO₂, use SKC Foil Grab Bags (245 Series).
  
  
• Long-term storage of compounds in Tedlar bags is not recommended as chemicals can adsorb onto the inside surface of the bag.
  
  
• The O-ring in the sampling valve on SKC sample bags withstands temperatures up to 200 F (93.3 C). Use this as a sampling guideline.
  
  
• Avoid filling any bag more than 80% of its maximum volume. Visually inspect the bag as it is filling to determine when sampling is complete.
  

Performance Profile
Flow Rate	Approx. 1 L/min
Operation Time	Approx. 1000 L volume per battery dependent on battery quality
Battery	Disposable 9-V alkaline
Pumping Action	Diaphragm
Case	Sturdy, lightweight plastic
Intrinsic Safety	Not intended for use in explosive or hazardous locations
Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.

Ordering Information           Online Ordering

Description		Cat. No.
Grab Air Sampler with 9-volt battery Use in non-explosive environments only. Not UL listed for intrinsic safety. Not CE marked.		222-2301
Grab Air Hazmat Kit includes Grab Air pump with 9-volt battery and ten 1-liter bags with single polypropylene fitting (232-01) Use in non-explosive environments only. Not UL listed for intrinsic safety. Not CE marked.		222-2111
SKC Universal Screwdriver Kit, for use with sample pumps, includes 3 interchangeable screwdriver heads		224-11

Grab Air Sample Pump Spec. Sheet (PDF)

Grab Air Sample Pump Operating Instructions (PDF)

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This page was last modified July 12, 2010