Grab Bucket

Grab Bucket

A grab bucket typically consists of two hinged bucket shells that are opened and closed by hydraulic cylinders.
 
PurposeUsed for lifting loose materials like sand, gravel, and debris
TypesClamshell grab, orange peel grab, and selector grab
DesignTwo hinged bucket shells operated by hydraulic cylinders
MaterialTypically made of steel
CapacityVaries depending on size and design, ranging from a few hundred liters to several cubic meters
AttachmentConnected to a crane or excavator using a hook or coupler
ApplicationsUsed in construction, mining, port operations, and other industrial settings