The most efficient way to handle large amount of bulk materials is by using a rope operated grabbing crane. Verstegen has a large experience with grabs for different types of cranes.
Mobile harbour cranes are the most popular port cranes worldwide. The cranes are often used for bulk handling. Verstegen is the leading grab supplier in this market.
Port cranes or harbour cranes come in different designs. The most popular cranes are rail mounted level luffing cranes. Verstegen grabs handle all kinds of bulk materials on harbour cranes from 5 ton up to 63 ton.
Ship cranes or deck cranes offer practical bulk solutions for various vessels including bulk carriers, barges and transshippers. Verstegen is specialised in mechanical rope operated grabs for 4-rope ship cranes.
Floating cranes are used in ports and in open waters for loading, discharging, transshipment and lightening (for ports with insufficient depth). Verstegen grabs operate on floating cranes from 16 to 63 ton.
Ship unloaders are the traditional way to unload large amounts of bulk materials. Verstegen builds high capacity clamshell grabs for ship unloaders from 20 ton up to 85 ton.