What Is a Grab Bucket Overhead Crane?

Grab bucket overhead crane is a specialized lifting equipment designed for precise and efficient handling of bulk materials. Unlike conventional cranes, grab overhead cranes are equipped with a grab, which is a key component for gripping and lifting loose materials such as coal, sand or gravel. Grab cranes are mainly composed of a bridge frame, crane travelling mechanism, trolley, electrical equipment and grab. Grab bucket overhead cranes are widely used in power stations, warehouses, workshops and harbours for loading and unloading some scattered items.

Grab overhead cranes and hook overhead cranes are the most popular types of double girder overhead cranes. Below are the parameters of double girder grab overhead cranes:

Advantages of Grab Overhead Cranes

1. Improved efficiency
   The design of the grab enables fast and efficient material handling, greatly reducing downtime and improving overall operational efficiency. The grab grabs and lifts material in a single motion, thus simplifying processes in a wide range of industries. The use of a two-speed operating mechanism gives our grab cranes better working performance in terms of precision.
2. Wide range of applications
   Grab overhead cranes are specialized lifting equipment for bulk and granular materials. According to the different objects to be grabbed, different shapes of grab can be selected. Whether it is coarse materials in the construction industry or fine materials in the mining industry, these cranes can handle a wide range of materials, thus adapting to various applications.
3. Economically efficient
   Grab cranes are simple in structure, reliable in operation, high in productivity, and can be controlled automatically, semi-automatically and manually for easy operation. The electrical components are durable, safe and reliable to operate. While the initial investment in a grab bridge crane may not be low, the increased efficiency, reduced labour requirements, and minimized material spillage will result in significant cost savings over time.
4. High safety
   The design of these cranes prioritizes operator safety. Precise control mechanisms and automation features reduce the risk of accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Grab cranes are equipped with lift limit switches, low voltage protection, phase sequence protection, emergency stops, and overload protection devices to improve performance safety.

Applications for Grab Overhead Cranes

• Mining
  In the mining industry, where large quantities of raw materials need to be transported continuously, Grab Overhead Cranes efficiently handle materials such as ores, coal and minerals, simplifying the extraction and transportation process.
• Construction Sites
  At construction sites, grab cranes can lift sand and gravel, transport construction waste and increase productivity.
• Waste Management
  Municipalities and waste management facilities utilize grab cranes for efficient waste disposal. Grab cranes accurately collect and transport bulk waste, contributing to a cleaner, more organized waste disposal process.
• Ports and harbours
  In the shipping and logistics sector, grab overhead cranes are suitable for loading and unloading bulk cargo from ships. The versatility and high efficiency of grab bridge cranes make them indispensable in port operations, where speed and precision are essential.

Grab Bucket Overhead Crane Components