Malaysia Customer Purchases OUCO 8t 3m³ Clamshell Mechanical Grab Bucket for Bulk Material Handling

Project Overview

WUXI OUCO INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LTD (OUCO), a professional manufacturer of marine and port handling equipment established in 1984 and headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, recently supplied an 8t bulk material 3m³ clamshell mechanical grab bucket to a customer in Malaysia. The customer, engaged in bulk material handling at ports and material yards, needed a reliable two rope mechanical grab for the loading and discharging of sand, gravel and other bulk materials. After comparing several options, the customer chose the OUCO 8t 3m³ clamshell mechanical grab bucket (Model: OUCO-GB-12), which matched the lifting capacity of the existing cranes and delivered the durability required for continuous outdoor operation.

Customer Requirements

Before placing the order, the Malaysia customer defined the following requirements:

• A grab bucket with a total lifting capacity of 8 tons to suit the site cranes.
• A working capacity of 3 cubic meters for bulk materials with a density of 0.8 t/m³.
• A two rope clamshell design operating with one holding rope and one closing rope on two-line cranes.
• High wear-resistant steel construction to withstand abrasive sand and gravel day after day.
• Heavy-duty, low-maintenance components suitable for hot and humid working conditions in Southeast Asia.

The OUCO Solution

OUCO supplied the 8t Bulk Material 3m³ Clamshell Mechanical Grab Bucket (Model: OUCO-GB-12). This grab is specially designed for charging and discharging sand, gravel and other bulk materials, and can be executed with open or closed shells depending on the job and the type of material to be handled. It is manufactured of high wear-resistant steels, and all bearings are heavy duty and sealed for high performance.

Key Features

• Two rope clamshell design: reliable opening and closing action for two-line operated cranes with one holding rope and one closing rope.
• Built for bulk materials: specially designed for charging and discharging sand, gravel and other bulk materials.
• High wear-resistant steel: grab shells manufactured from wear-resistant steels to extend service life in abrasive applications.
• Sealed heavy-duty bearings: dependable performance with reduced maintenance in dusty and humid environments.
• Flexible shells: open or closed shell execution according to the job and the material to be handled.
• Optional kick plates: reduce the effective capacity when handling materials with different densities, allowing the grab to be matched to the biggest possible capacity combined with the lifting capacity of the crane.

Delivery and After-Sales Support

OUCO delivered the grab bucket within the agreed lead time of 30 days, packed in a shipping container for the voyage to Malaysia. The grab was load-tested at the OUCO factory before shipment, and GA drawings were provided for installation planning. After delivery, the customer was supported through field installation, commissioning and operator training, with OUCO engineers available to service machinery overseas and an overseas service center available when needed. The equipment is covered by a 12-month warranty.

Customer Benefits

• Dependable bulk material handling with a proven two rope mechanical clamshell design.
• Longer service life and lower maintenance costs thanks to high wear-resistant steel shells and sealed heavy-duty bearings.
• Operational flexibility to handle materials of different densities with optional kick plates.
• Full project support from load testing to overseas commissioning and training.

Why OUCO

WUXI OUCO INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LTD (OUCO) stands for Organized Teamwork, Unique Quality, Competitive Cost, Outstanding Service. The company combines 47 years of offshore business experience from its European management team with its own designing team and manufacturing factory in China. With subsidiaries and a global client base across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East, OUCO provides high-quality handling equipment and one-stop solutions for the marine and port industries, certified to ISO, CE, CCS, BV and ABS standards and able to build equipment for extreme working temperatures down to -40°C. If your project faces similar bulk material handling challenges, contact OUCO for a tailored grab bucket solution based on your crane specification, material type and required capacity.