MAXTECH 28T Hydraulic Clamshell Grab
Product Introduction
The MAXTECH 28T Hydraulic Clamshell Grab is a high-performance bulk material handling tool designed for ports, terminals, shipyards, and industrial facilities.
Designed for Tough Materials
The grab features wear-resistant steel jaws, which offer more than three times the wear life of ordinary steel. Whether handling abrasive ores, sand, coal, slag, iron powder, or grain, the MAXTECH 28T clamshell grab withstands long-term abrasion and impact.
Intelligent Hydraulic Control
Powered by an advanced electro-hydraulic system, the grab delivers strong gripping force with smooth, precise opening and closing .
Proven Performance
A single grab handled 27.5 tons of sand in one cycle — close to the rated load of 28 tons. All units are stamped with BV classification society certification, fully meeting international operational standards.
Applications
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Ship Unloading | Bulk carriers, barges — coal, ore, grain, fertilizer, sand |
| Port Operations | Wharf and terminal bulk cargo handling |
| Industrial Handling | Steel mills, power plants, mines — slag, iron powder, scrap |
| Stockpile Management | Loading/unloading stockpiles at ports and yards |
| Barge Transfer | Ship-to-ship bulk cargo transfer |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load (SWL) | 28 t |
| Bucket Volume | 10 – 15 m³ (adjustable) |
| Dead Weight | Approx. 9.5 t |
| Hydraulic Protection | IP56 sealing |
| Remote Control Delay | < 0.3 seconds |
| Single Grab Capacity | Up to 27.5 t |
| Swing Amplitude (lifting) | ≤ 3° |
| Suitable Crane Type | Single-hook crane, deck crane, barge crane |
| Classification Certificates | BV, CCS, ABS, NK, LR, DNV (available upon request) |





























