Figure F5. A. Photograph of the upper portion of geochemical bay on CORKs deployed during Expedition 327 (and planned for deployment during Expedition 336). B, C. Illustrations showing sampler components. Fluids flow up the umbilical past a (2) ball valve that is manipulated with a (4, 5) T-handle with a mechanical stop to a (3) PEEK tube. A sampler connects to this (3) PEEK tubing using a (7) handle with (6) two O-rings that is guided in place by an (1) ultrahigh-molecular weight base that also provides a locking mechanism for the handle. See HANDLE327 in CORK in “Supplementary material” for machine drawings of sample handles to access fluids from wellheads deployed during Expeditions 327 and 336.
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