Types of Scrap Grabs for Cranes

Common Scrap Grab Varieties

Scrap grabs mainly fall into three categories based on design: multi-tooth grabs (2+3, 3+4 configurations), clamshell grabs, and multi-jaw (petal) grabs. Each type serves specific material handling purposes in different working conditions.

Multi-Tooth Grabs (2+3, 3+4 Configurations)

These scrap grabs feature interlocking teeth arrangements ideal for handling long, neatly stacked scrap metals. Their structural design makes them particularly suitable for steel mills and manufacturing plants where workers need to move organized bundles of scrap metal efficiently.

Multi-Jaw (Petal) Grabs

With four or five movable petal, these scrap grabs excel at collecting scattered or irregularly shaped metal waste. Various industries rely on their versatility for handling mixed or disordered scrap materials that require flexible grasping capability.

Clamshell Scrap Grabs

Steel processing plants frequently use clamshell-style grabs for loading fragmented scrap. The enclosed design proves especially effective when handling small cut-offs and shredded materials generated during metal fabrication processes.