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Bulk Material Clam Shell

Bulk Material Clam Shell

Bulk Material Clam Shell

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document provides a detailed description of the hydraulic and dragline operated clamshell grab designed by Heppenstall Technology AG. This equipment is used for handling pile and bulk materials with special profiled jaws for optimal gripping force and wear plates for extended service life.

Operation Description
The clamshell grab is operated hydraulically or via dragline, with a self-closing mechanism. The crane operator manages the lifting process from the cabin, utilizing an electric circuit wired into a terminal box on the grab. The suspension assembly is compatible with standard crane hooks, with options for customization.

Features and Benefits
  • Removable wear components for easy maintenance.
  • Unique design and calculation for each grab.
  • Standard single hook suspension as per DIN 15401.
  • Manufactured according to international norms and safety standards (EN, ISO).
  • Long service life and minimal inherent weight.
  • Compatibility with existing crane hooks without modification.

Available Options
  • Rotating unit.
  • Custom-made suspension.
  • Suspension for free hook leading, eliminating the need for floor personnel.
  • Electrical fittings and radio control.
  • Underwater equipment.

Product Specifications
  • Total weight (grab + material): 12.5 tons.
  • Material density up to 1.60 ton/m³.
  • Handles mixed scrap up to 70 mm.
  • Grab capacity: 6.08 m³ (dome/2), 4.50 m³ (dome/100%).
  • Motor output for closing/opening: 12.0/8.0 seconds.

Compliance and Materials
All equipment complies with the latest machine guidelines and EU/EN standards. High-quality materials and ultrasonic tested steel plates are used for safety-related components, adhering to EN10204 standards.

Additional Information
Heppenstall offers other types of grabs, such as the orange peel grab hydraulic/dragline, designed for various material dimensions with or without a rotating unit.
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Catalog excerpts

Bulk Material Clam Shell-1

C LAM S HELL H YDRAULIC /D RAGLINE D AT A S HE E T DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION The hydraulic operated, dragline operated, or single rope-self closing clamshell grab, is designed to handle pile and bulk material. Special profiled jaws ensure an optimal gripping force. Wear plates increase the clam’s service life. The crane operator controls the entire lifting process from the crane cabin, by lowering the open and self-grabbing clamshell onto the material. The electric circuit is wired into a terminal box on the grab. The suspension assembly is designed to accommodate standard crane hooks. Customized suspensions on request. CUSTOMER BENEFITS Easily removable wear components All grabs are uniquely designed and calculated Grab suspension designed for standard single hook according to DIN 15401 Manufactured in accordance with worldwide recognised norms (e.g. EN, ISO) and safety standards Rotating unit Suspension custom-made Suspension for free hook leading - no floor personnel required Electrical fittings Radio control for the grab Underwater equipment Heppenstall Technology AG Gewerbestrasse 5 6330 Cham 2 Switzerland Long service life Existing crane hooks can be used without modification Easy to maintain and exchange of wear parts Minimum inherent weight Produced in line with the latest inte

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Bulk Material Clam Shell-2

Clam Shell Hydraulic/Dragline Product Information Typical Clam Specifications * Weight Material density up to For handling mixed scrap Grab Capacity Motor output (grab + material) 12,5 tons 20% 1,60 ton / m3 *) Clams for all material dimensions are available according to customer requirements. Example Drawing Heppenstall clam shells are designed to accommodate custom pile and bulk material of all dimensions with or without rotating unit. 3D View Other type available: • Orange peel grab hydraulic/draglineAll lifting equipment complies with the latest machine guidelines and the new EU/EN standards....

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