Scissors grab

High average productivity by short opening and closing time, stability on sloping surfaces and excellent cleaning up properties.

Highest Average Productivity

Substantial savings on trimming Equipment

Reduced deployment of manpower in the hatch

For a reliable and fast handling of many different bulk goods

Characteristics

The Scissors grab is available with lifting powers up to 120 tons Safe Working Load with volumes of well over 60 m3. Very suitable for handling coal, iron ores, pellet feed, minerals, biomass, concentrates and bauxite. The Scissors grab is available with an open or half-closed shell.

Advantages

Compared to clamshell grabs, the Scissors grab combines highest average productivity with significant savings on the use of expensive trimming equipment. Also, the scissors grab is extremely suitable for the use on automated and un-manned installations. The Scissors grab is specifically suited for use with automated gantry cranes.

Stability on sloping surfaces, short cycle time, reduction of avalanching of cargo in the hold and enhanced safety in the hold are distinctive advantages.

The added value of the scissors grab

High average productivity by high stability on sloping surfaces and extremely favorable cleaning-up capabilities
Enhanced safety by reduced deployment of trimming machines and staff
Long lifetime and very low maintenance costs per ton material handled
Extremely suitable for automated installations