Grabs for Bulk Handling / Clamshell Grabs

• Why a Clamshell Grab for Bulk Handling?

 

A Clamshell Grab for Bulk Handling will be used for charging and discharging of loose bulk materials. Depending on the size and type of the bulk materials which will be handled with the Clamshell Grab, these grabs can be executed with upper side open shells, upper side half closed shells or fully closed shells. Also the weight and execution of the Clamshell Grabs depend on the bulk materials which will be handled with the grab.  The Grab Specialist customizes her grabs for the required application.

 

• For which application do you use a Clamshell Grab for Bulk Handling?

The Grab Specialist manufactures different types Clamshell Grabs for different applications:

• • Clamshell Grabs for handling coal
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling cokes
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling grain
  • Clamshell grabs for handling wheat
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling cereals
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling clinker
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling biomass
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling wood chips
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling fertilizers
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling sand and gravel
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling iron ore
  • Clamshell Grabs for handling aggregates
  • Etc.

 

• On which crane, machine or excavator do you mount a Clamshell Grab?

The Grab Specialist manufactures the following types of operation:

• • Mechanical Single Line Clamshell Grabs

For Cranes with only 1 Single hook, like Mobile Harbour Cranes or Ship   Cranes. These grabs can simple be hooked on to any crane with sufficient lifting height and lifting capacity. Operation of these grabs can be either by Radio Remote control, Touch Down operated or Hand Tripped.

• • Mechanical Two Rope Operated Clamshell Grabs

For Cranes which operate by means of 1 holding rope and 1 closing rope

• • Mechanical Four Rope Operated Clamshell Grabs

For Cranes which operate by means of 2 holding ropes and 2 closing ropes

• • Hydraulic Clamshell Grabs

For Hydraulic Machines or Excavators

 

• • Electro Hydraulic Clamshell Grabs

For Cranes with only 1 Single hook, like Mobile Harbour Cranes, Ship   Cranes or Overhead Cranes. The cranes should be equipped with accessories for operation of these grabs.

• • Diesel Hydraulic Clamshell Grabs

For Cranes with only 1 Single hook, like Mobile Harbour Cranes or Ship Cranes. No accessories for operation required. These grabs are executed with a Diesel Hydraulic Power Unit and can simply be hooked and will operate with remote control.