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Single line mechanical clamshell grabs | Two rope mechanical clamshell
grabs | Four rope mechanical clamshell grabs | Four rope mechanical scissor
grab | Two rope mechanical digging - Dredging clamshell grabs | Two rope
mechanical roundnose grabs | Mechanical level-cut clamshell grabs |
Mechanical orange peel grabs | Mechanical rock handling grabs

18 Electro Hydraulic
(Motor) grabs
Electro hydraulic clamshell grabs | Electro hydraulic roundnose
grabs | Electro hydraulic orange peel grabs

22 Hydraulic grabs
Hydraulic clamshell grabs | Hydraulic digging/ dredging clamshell
grabs | Hydraulic roundnose grabs | Hydraulic level-cut clamshell
grabs | Hydraulic orange peel grabs | Hydraulic rock handling grabs
| Hydraulic log/ timber grabs

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Grapples | Digging- rock- & backhoe buckets | Diaphragm wall
grabs | Taglines / decktowers | Chain puller |

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 Inormation
Your reliable specialist in the design, manufacturing, repair of all
grabs and special constructions
The Grab Specialist B.V. designs, develops and manufactures grabs for the dry bulk cargo-, dredging- and recycling industries. Our
main objective is to ensure that all products supplied add value for the clients. Product development is guaranteed, solving specific
problems for our clients is the cornerstone of our business philosophy.The Grab Specialist B.V. strategy is built upon 50 years expe-
rience in the ‘grabbing’ business which ensures that the end product offers favourable operating expenses of the grab, due to an
excellent price-quality ratio, and low maintenance costs.

The professionals in this co-operation are paying their highest attention during the early design and development stage of the grab
to secure clients utmost satisfaction. Not only in maximising your machineís productivity but also in storing of the grab during trans-
port to the site.It is of most importance to our clients that we are a service oriented company complying with the highest standard in
respect of after sales- and spare part supply service to secure productivity in your operations. We can assure all clients that we can
meet all requirements. The Grab Specialist B.V. is fully acquainted with the market, constantly following changes and trends, imple-
menting these in finding practical custom-made solutions for our clients.
All grabs are built in conformity with CE standard and also under ISO-9001:2008We are ready to meet all your objectives and look
forward to receiving your valued enquiries or request for more information. We welcome any independent inspection of factory and
products.

Client(s) own appointed Surveyors, Classification Societies or Inspection Companies, are always welcome, prior to, during and upon
completion of client(s) equipment purchases.

We trust you and your company will appreciate this introduction and we look forward to any future business. Should you have any
questions after this introduction or wish to receive more detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We assure you
the best of service at all times.

Yours Sincerely,

The Grab Specialist (TGS)

Emiel Bleyenberg
Managing Director
Email: info@tgs-grabs.nl

Company address
The Grab Specialist (T.G.S.) T + 31 36 532 88 22
Draaibrugweg 1 M + 31 65 321 01 30 (24h)
1332 AA Almere F + 31 36 549 99 22
The Netherlands info@tgs-grabs.nl
www.tgs-grabs.nl

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grabs - Mechanical level-cut
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cal clamshell grabs-Four rope
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Mechanical orange peel grabs
Mechanical rock handling grab
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ms-Single line mechanical
l clamshell grabs
ha- The Single line Hook-on dual scoop Clamshell is specially designed for cranes with

g-
one single drum (ship board cranes). Single Line Grabs can be connected to any
crane. Just hook the grab on the crane with sufficient lifting capacity and your grab is

Mechanical (Line) grabs

ready for operation. In order to minimise material loss and pollution of the environ-
ment, single rope grabs can be equipped with closed shells. Each single rope grab is
provided with a lock mechanism to secure the closing of the grab. To open the grab,
this mechanism must be unlocked.

- TGS offers 3 different systems to open the grab:

1. Hand tripped (Manual Control).
To open this type of grab you have to pull, by hand

nge
or separate winch, a separate rope. Mid-air opening
2. Touch Down (Automatic).
To open this type of grab, you have to land the grab

nd-
onto the cargo or hopper to unlock the system.
3. Radio remote control with stop-start.

al
Stop Start provides the opportunity to stop and start
the opening of the shells several times.

ha-
o The grabs can be manufactured
in any execution, weight and

- capacity you require

Me-
bs
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The Single Line Radio Remote Control ìHook onî Clamshell Grab can simply be
Hooked on to your crane with sufficient lifting capacity and height, without any acces-
sories. It operates as follows: The unlocking system for opening the grab is operated
by Radio Remote Control. The advantage of the Radio Remote Controlled operation is
that you can open the grab in ìMid Airî and stop and start the opening of the grab
several times.

The grab is lowered on the bulk in opened position.

The sliding block is in upper position, the sliding block must be lowered towards the
lower block carrier. The sliding block moves over the hooks inside the lower block.
The hooks move back and the locking lever falls between the hooks. Thus the hooks
hold the sliding block on its place. While the sliding block moves upwards, and thus
also the lower block carrier, the grab will close. For opening the grab, the grab must
be lowered on the bulk (in closed position). By doing this, the hooks inside the lower
block carrier will move backwards for a little, so that the locking lever will be free for
release. With the help of a release mechanism inside the head block carrier, the loc- Technical description
king lever will move out, while the hooks move to each other. The lower block carrier is Frame: Dillimax 690, S355J2G3
then released and the grab will open itself. Hydraulic damper equipped with:
- Remote control
- Hand tripped
- Touch Down
Hydraulic system: Closed (only for
opening and controlling)
Cylinder rods: Stainless steel,
Heavy Duty
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells/ Knives: S355J2G3/ Hardox
400 with or without spill plates
Bearing Shells: Heavy Spherical
bearings
Sheaves: S355J2G3

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 Two rope mechanical
clamshell grabs
Mechanical clamshell buckets for two line operated cranes (One Holding Rope and
One closing Rope). The grabs are specially designed for charging and discharging
sand, gravel and other bulk materials. The grabs can be executed with open or closed

Mechanical (Line) grabs

shells depending on the job and the type of material to be handled. The grabs are
manufactured of high wear resistant steels. All bearings are heavy-duty and sealed for
high performance.

Optional
The shells can be executed with spill plates to reduce capacity. This will give you an
advantage when bulk materials with various densities are (dis)charged. This can be
calculated to the biggest capacities possible in combination with the lifting capacity of
your crane.

The closed shells are to minimize dust clouds when the content of the load is powder.
In many countries closed shells are mandatory to avoid pollution. The dust vents on
top of the shells prevent a vacuum.

MTCS-SPECIAL Closed grab

with special dust vents on the shells

Technical description
Frame: Dillimax 690
Lever arms: reinforced, Dillimax 690
Shells: Hardox 400/ S355J2G3
Bearing shells: Sealed heavy duty
spherical bearings
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Sheaves: S355J2G3
Sheave bearings: Bronze / Double
row cylindrical bearings

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Four rope mechanical
clamshell grabs
Mechanical clamshell buckets for four line operated cranes. (Two Holding Ropes and
Two Closing Ropes). The grabs are specially designed for charging and discharging
sand, gravel and other bulk materials. The grabs can be executed with open or closed
shells depending on the job and the type of material to be handled. The grabs are
manufactured of high wear resistant steels. All bearings are heavy-duty and sealed for
high performance.

For handling various bulk materials. The grab can be executed with open or closed
shells and with or without spill plates. Position of the sheaves can be executed to suit
your requirements.

Optional
The shells of all clamshell grabs can be executed with spill plates to reduce capacity.
This will give you an advantage when bulk materials with various densities are (dis)
charged. This can be calculated to the biggest capacities possible in combination with
the lifting capacity of your crane.

Technical description
Sheaves: Reefing to suit parameters
Sheaves: S355J2G3
Sheave bearings: Double row
cylindrical bearings
Shells: Hardox 400/ S355J2G3
Shells bearings:
Heavy Spherical bearings
Lever arms: Dillimax 690
Bearings lever arms:
Heavy Spherical bearings
Shafts : 42CrMo4
Shell execution: open, closed,
with or without spill plates

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 Mechanical (Line) grabs
Four rope mechanical scissor grab
This exclusive concept is popular with companies that continuously transfer large volumes of coal and ore. It is easy to use, requires
little to no maintenance and always works. The scissors grab is most efficient in combination with automated, computer controlled
unloading installations (bridge cranes etc.) A scissors grab has an incredibly long life-span, often up to twice as long as other grabs
in its class.

The unique closing mechanism of the scissors grab is very fast and this has the effect, that short cycle times are possible because
the grab closes very fast. A very low centre of gravity means the grab is highly stable and there is less loss of time as a result of the
grab falling over. The large ‘grab surface’ of the scissors grab means it has a better ‘cleaning-up capacity whereby for the last 30 %
of bulk in a ship holds, hardly any use has to be made of bulldozers or manpower. The scissors grab can be opened to near hori-
zontal level, whereby the grab can get closer to the bunker or delivery chute. This minimises loss of load and air pollution. There are
many other differences of technical character, material use and design whereby the scissor grab offers characteristics and advanta-
ges not present in other grab. So, when major demands have to be made to transfer large quantities of coal and ore fast and effi-
ciently, with a maximum user-friendliness, minimal maintenance and downtime of the grab, this grab is the right choice.

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Mechanical digging/ dredging
clamshell grabs
These grabs are specially designed for heavy duty digging and dredging purposes.
The grabs can be executed with open or closed shells depending on the job and the
type of material to be handled. The shells are executed with integrated teeth in the
knives. The grabs are manufactured of high wear resistant steels. All bearings are
heavy-duty and sealed for high performance.

The Grabs can be executed in a Two- or Four Rope operation.

Optional is to inner dress the shells with Stainless Steel (RVS) for an optimal flow of
the material.

Technical description
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Lever arms: Reinforced to avoid
bending (Dillimax 690)
Shafts: Hardened 42CrMo4
Shells: Hardox 400 / S355J2G3
Teeth: Integrated, or optional Inter-
changeable teeth
Sheave bearings: bronze / Double
row cylindrical bearings
Bearings shells: bronze/ Heavy
Spherical Bearings

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 Mechanical roundnose grabs
The mechanical round nose grab is specially designed for heavy-duty dredging and
digging purposes. For very hard soils mixed with rocks. The Grabs can be executed in
a Two- or Four Rope operation.
The turning points are equipped with heavy duty bearings. The bearings are double
sealed to prevent entering dirt into the bearings.

Mechanical (Line) grabs

The lever arms are reinforced to avoid bending. The inner side of the scales is smooth,
without any abrupt transitions. This minimises the resistance during the digging in to
the bottom and also makes it easier to unload sticky materials like clay.
The knives are manufactured in a round shape for more strength and more impact into
the very hard bottom grounds.
For hard layers and different to penetrate materials, we recommend knives with teeth.
The grabs are executed with knives with interchangeable teeth.

Technical description
Shells: Hardox 400 / S355J2G3
with wearing strips.
Lever arms: reinforced to avoid
bending (Dillimax 690)
Frame: Dillimax 690 / S355J2G3
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Bearing Shells: Heavy Spherical
bearings
Sheave bearings: Bronze / Sealed
Double row cylindrical bearings
Teeth: Interchangeable

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Mechanical level-cut
clamshell grabs
This type of grab is specially designed for dredging of polluted mud. The advantage
compared to a normal dredging grab is that has a low turbulence when lifting the
grab, it has a bigger foot print and because the grab will close almost horizontally it is
possible to remove mud from the bottom very accurately. By positioning the grab you
can remove only the required layer of polluted mud without taking any non polluted
mud. The grab is suitable for dredging mud with a density up to 1.5 t/m3.

Technical description
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Shafts shells: 42CRMo4
Shell execution: Closed
Shells: Hardox 400/ S355J2G3
Sheaves: S355J2G3
Bearings shells: Heavy Spherical
Bearings (sealed) or bronze

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 Mechanical (Line) grabs
Mechanical orange peel grabs
Mechanical orange peel (Cactus) grabs in several executions for scrap or small rocks
handling. These orange peel grabs are also suitable for dredging purposes.

Different models for different materials

The Grab Specialist B.V. delivers various models of cactus grabs, each model
accustomed to the material to be handled. There are different grabs for the various
types of scrap, for stones, for pig iron, for wood chips etc..

The grabs can be executed in 2 rope (1 holding rope and 1 closing rope)
and 4 rope (2 holding ropes and 2 closing ropes) operation.
Shell execution to suit your requirements; 3, 4, 5 6, 7, or 8 shells. Open, half closed,
fully closed shells.
Technical description
Lever arms: Reinforced, Dillimax 690.
Frame: Dillimax 690, S355J2G3
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells: wear resistant steel Hardox
400 / S355J2G3
Shell execution: open, half closed,
closed
Number of shells: 3,4,5,6,7 or 8
Teeth : Integrated Hardox 400,
Interchangeable (optional)
Bearing Shells: Spherical Bushes,
42CrMo4
Sheaves: Reefing to suit parameters
Sheaves: S355J2G3
Sheave bearings: Bronze / Sealed
Double row cylindrical bearings

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Mechanical rock handling grabs
The Mechanical Rock handling Grabs are specially developed and designed to safely
position large rocks or blocks at the precise place required.

These grabs are manufactured at customers specifications of the stones or block to

be handled and are available in various executions. Rock handling Grabs and block
clamps can be delivered in mechanical executions, Two rope or four rope.

Rock handling grab are also widely used for placement of special designed blocks.
Various models for handling rocks or various kind of concrete breakwater blocks. 2, 3
or 4 tines, with interchangeable or integrated teeth.

Technical description
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Upper and Lower Block: Dillimax
690/ S355J2G3
Lever arms: Reinforced to avoid
bending, Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells: Hardox 400/ S355J2G3
Teeth: Integrated Hardox 400
Teeth optional: interchangeable
ESCO
Bearing Shells: Clamping Bush
or Bronze
Sheaves: S355J2G3
Sheave bearings: Bronze

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Mechanical (Line) grabs
Electro hydraulic clamshell grab
Roundnose grabs | Orange pe
grabs | Electro hydraulic clams
grabs | Roundnose grabs | Or
nge Electro Hydraulic (Motor) gr
eel grabs | Electro hydraulic cla
grabs | Roundnose grabs | Or
peel grabs | Electro hydraulic c
hell grabs | Roundnose grabs
Orange peel grabs | Electro hy
c clamshell grabs | Roundnos
grabs | Orange peel grabs | Ele
hydraulic clamshell grabs Roun
nose grabs | Orange peel grab
Electro hydraulic clamshell grab
Roundnose grabs | Orange p
grabs | Electro hydraulic clams
grabs | Roundnose grabs | Or
peel grabs | Electro hydraulic c
hell grabs | Roundnose grabs
Orange peel grabs | Electro hy
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 Electro hydraulic clamshell grabs
The Electro Hydraulic (Motorised) dual scoop Clamshell is specially designed for char-
ging and discharging bulk materials and is to be fitted on cranes with one single drum
(ship board cranes).

If the ships cranes are not executed with accessories yet, The Grab Specialist can
also supply accessories which need to be mounted on your ships cranes for operation
of the grabs.

Sometimes when you for example are chartering various ships, it is not allowed to
mount the accessories on the ships cranes, therefore we have also designed an alter-
native: “Deck Towers”. The Deck Towers just have to be put on the deck of the ship
and are equipped with all necessary accessories for operation of the grab. The Deck
Towers are executed with extremely strong magnets and can just be put on the deck

Electro Hydraulic (Motor) grabs

of the ship.

There are 2 types: Electric-Mechanical Deck Towers or Motor Driven Deck Towers.
The most suitable type Depends on the required winding length of the cable and/ or
the kW of the motor

EHC with kick plates

Technical description
Frame: Dillimax 690
Shafts: Hardened 42CrMo4
Operation voltage: 3x400V / 3x440V
Current voltage: kW depending on
Weight, size and execution of the grab
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Shell execution: with or without
spillplates
Shells: Hardox 400 / S355J2G3
Cylinders: Heavy Duty, Doubleacting
Cylinder rods: Stainless steel,
hard chromed
Bearings: bronze / Heavy bearings
(sealed)

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Electro hydraulic roundnose
grabs
The Electro Hydraulic round nose grab is specially designed for heavy-duty dredging
and digging purposes. For very hard soils mixed with rocks. The turning points are
equipped with heavy duty bearings. The bearings are double sealed to prevent ente-
ring dirt into the bearings.

The inner side of the scales is smooth, without any abrupt transitions. This minimises
the resistance during the digging in to the bottom and also makes it easier to unload
sticky materials, like clay.

The knives are manufactured in a round shape for more strength and more impact into
the very hard bottom grounds. For hard layers and different to penetrate materials, we
recommend knives with teeth. The grabs are executed with knives with interchange-
able teeth.

Technical description
Motor: 400V-50Hz 440V-60Hz
KW: Depending on the weight and
capacity of the grab
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Cylinders : Heavy Duty, Double Acting
Cylinder rods: Stainless steel, hard
chromed
Bearings cylind: Sealed Heavy
Spherical bearings (sealed) or bronze
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells: wear resistant steel Hardox
400/ S355J2G3
Teeth: Interchangeable

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Technical description
Max. hydr. pressure: 200 bar
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Shafts : Hardened 42CrMo4
Operation voltage: 3x400V /3x 440V
Current voltage: kW depending on
weight size and execution of the grab
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Shell execution: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8
shells Open, half closed or closed
Teeth execution: Integrated or opti-
onal interchangeable teeth deck of the ship and are equipped with all necessary accessories for operation of the
Cylinders : Stainless Steel, Heavy
Duty, Double acting
Bearings cylinders: Heavy
Spherical bearings
Bearings shells-frame:
Clamping Bushes
Electro Hydraulic (Motor) grabs
Electro hydraulic orange
peel grabs
Electro hydraulic orange peel (Cactus) grabs for loading and discharging of scrap,
mixed scrap, compacted car bodies, small rocks etc. and is to be fitted on cranes
with one single drum (ship board cranes). The Grab Specialist B.V. delivers various
models of cactus grabs, each model accustomed to the material to be handled. There
are different grabs for the various types of scrap, for stones, for pig iron, waste, wood-
chips etc. If the ships cranes are not executed with accessories yet, The Grab Specia-
list can also supply accessories which need to be mounted on your ships cranes for
operation of the grabs. Sometimes when you for example are chartering various ships
it is not allowed to mount the accessories on the ships cranes, therefore we have also
designed an alternative: “Deck Towers”. The Deck Towers just have to be put on the
grab. The Deck Towers are executed with extremely strong magnets and can just be
put on the deck of the ship.
There are 2 types
Electric-Mechanical Deck Towers or Motor Driven Deck Towers. The most suitable
type depends on the required winding length of the cable and/ or the kW of the motor.
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Hydraulic clamshell grabs |
Hydraulic digging/ dredging cl
hell grabs | Hydraulic roundnos
grabs | Hydraulic level-cut clam
hell Hydraulic grabs grabs | Hy
draulic orange peel grabs | Hy
lic rock handling grabs | Hydra
log/ timber grabs | Hydraulic c
hell grabs | Hydraulic digging/
dredging clamshell grabs | Hyd
lic roundnose grabs | Hydraulic
vel-cut clamshell grabs | Hydra
lic orange peel grabs | Hydrau
rock handling grabs | Hydraulic
timber grabs | Hydraulic clams
grabs | Hydraulic digging/ dred
clamshell grabs | Hydraulic rou
nose grabs | Hydraulic level-cu
clamshell grabs | Hydraulic ora
peel grabs | Hydraulic rock ha
ling grabs | Hydraulic log/ timb
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 lams-
ose Hydraulic Clamshell Grabs

ms-
These grabs are specially designed for charging and discharging of sand, gravel and
other bulk materials. These grabs are also suitable for dredging purposes. The grabs
can be executed with open or closed shells depending on the job and the type of

y-
material to be handled. The grabs are manufactured of high wear resistant steels. All
bearings are heavy-duty and sealed for high performance.

ydrau- The grabs can be executed with a hydraulic rotator for 360˚ rotation or a Mechanical
rotator 270˚ rotation. The mechanical rotator will standard be executed with 200mm

aulic
height compensation.

Optional the shells can be executed with clay ejector to push out sticky material, like

clams-
clay. A suspension link for connection of the grab to the crane can be manufactured
according to your requirements.

drau-
c le-
au-

Hydraulic grabs
ulic
c log/
3D Model Type HC.

shell
With Clay ejector

dging
Technical description

und-
Max. press operating: 320 bar
Max. press rotating:
200 bar (Hydraulic rotation)

ut
Nr. of cylinders: 2, protected
Cylinders: Heavy Duty, Double acting
Cylinder rods: Stainless steel,

ange
hard chromed
Shafts: 42CrMo4

and-
Shells: high wear resistant steel
Hardox 400
Frame: Dillimax 690, S355J2G3.

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Hydraulic digging / dredging
clamshell grabs
These grabs are specially designed for heavy duty digging and dredging purposes.
The grabs can be executed with open or closed shells depending on the job and the
type of material to be handled. The grabs are manufactured of high wear resistant
steels. All bearings are heavy-duty and sealed for high performance.

The grabs can be executed with a hydraulic rotator for 360˚ rotation or a Mechanical
rotator 270˚ rotation. The mechanical rotator will standard be executed with 200mm
height compensation.

Optional the shells can be executed with

clay ejector to push out sticky material,
like clay. A suspension link for connection
of the grab to the crane can be manufac-
tured according to your requirements.

Technical description
Max. oper. Pressure: 320 bar
Max pressure rotating: 200 bar
(hydraulic)
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Cylinder rods: Stainless steel, hard
chromed
Cylinders: Heavy Duty, double acting
Bearings: Heavy Spherical
bearings/bronze
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells: wear resistant steel Hardox
S355J2G3
Teeth: Integrated on cutting edge or
optional Interchangeable teeth

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 Hydraulic roundnose grabs
The hydraulic round nose grab is specially designed for heavy-duty dredging and dig-
ging purposes. For very hard soils mixed with rocks. The turning points are equipped
with heavy duty bearings. The bearings are double sealed to prevent entering dirt into
the bearings.

The inner side of the scales is smooth, without any abrupt transitions. This minimises
the resistance during the digging in to the bottom and also makes it easier to unload
sticky materials, like clay.

The knives are manufactured in a round shape for more strength and more impact into
the very hard bottom grounds.

Hydraulic grabs
For hard layers and different to penetrate materials, we recommend knives with teeth.
The grabs are executed with knives with interchangeable teeth

The grabs can be fitted with a hydraulic rotator for 360˚ rotation or with a mechanical
rotator 270˚ rotation.

Technical description
Max. hydr. Press: 320 bar
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Cylinders rods: Stainless steel,
hard chromed
Cylinders: Heavy Duty, Double acting
Bearings: Sealed Heavy Spherical
bearings (sealed) or bronze
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells : wear resistant steel Hardox
400/ S355J2G3
Teeth : Interchangeable

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Hydraulic level-cut clamshell
grabs
This type of grab is specially designed for dredging of polluted mud. The advantage
compared to a normal dredging grab is that has a low turbulence when lifting the
grab, it has a bigger foot print and because the grab will close almost horizontally it is
possible to remove mud from the bottom very accurately.

By positioning the grab you can remove only the required layer of polluted mud
without taking any non polluted mud. The grab is suitable for dredging mud with a
density up to 1.5 t/m3.

Technical description
Max. hydraulic pressure: 320 Bar
Max. pressure rotating: 200 Bar
(hydraulic)
Rotation : Hydraulic 360˚
Piled density up to: max. 1.5 ton/m3
Cylinder rods: Stainless Steel hard
chromed
Cylinders : Heavy Duty, Double acting
Shell execution: closed
Shells: Hardox 400
Shafts shells: 42CRMo4
Bearings shells: Heavy Spherical
Bearings (sealed) or bronze

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 Hydraulic orange peel grabs
The Grab Specialist B.V. delivers various models of
hydraulic Orange Peel (Cactus) grabs, each model accustomed to the material to be
handled. There are different grabs for the various types of scrap, for stones, rubble, for

Hydraulic grabs
pig iron, waste, wood chips etc.

These grabs are also suitable for dredging purposes.

The shells can be executed in 3, 4, 5, 6,7 or 8 open, half closed or closed shells.

Technical description The hydraulic orange peel grab can be executed with:
Frame: S355J2G3 – Dillimax 690
Shells: Hardox 400 / S355J2G3 - Mechanical rotator- 270˚ rotation
Shafts: 42CrMo4 (hardened) - Hydraulic rotator for 360˚ rotation.
Bearing shells – frame: Clamping - Hydraulic 360˚ rotation slewing ring and hydro Motor
bushes/ bronze - Without rotation (fitted with plate and lifting eye(s)
Cylinders: Heavy Duty, double acting
Cylinder Rods: Stainless Steel hard
chromed
Bearings: Heavy Spherical Bearings
(Sealed) / bronze
Max. working pressure: 320 Bar
Max. pressure rotating: 200 Bar
(hydraulic)
Teeth execution: Integrated Hardox
400 or Interchangeable teeth

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Hydraulic rock handling grabs
The Hydraulic Rock handling Grabs and Block clamps are specially developed and
designed to safely position large rocks or blocks at the precise place required.
Teeth of the rock handling Grabs turn independently providing a simple solution to lift
large rocks

These grabs are manufactured at customers specifications of the stones or block to

be handled and are available in various executions.

The grabs can be executed without rotation, with a hydraulic rotator (360˚ rotation) or
Mechanical rotator (270˚rotation).

Available in various models for handling rocks or various kind of concrete breakwater
blocks. 2, 3 or 4 tines, with interchangeable or integrated teeth.

Technical description
Frame: Dillimax 690/ S355J2G3
Cylinder Rods: Stainless Steel,
Heavy Duty, Double acting
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells: Hardox 400/S355J2G3
Teeth: Integrated Hardox 400
Teeth optional: interchangeable
ESCO
Bearing Shells: Clamping Bush
or Bronze
Max. hydr. pressure: 320 Bar
Max. pressure rotating: 200 Bar
(Hydraulic)

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 Hydraulic log / timber grabs
The Hydraulic Log/ Timber Grabs are designed for the charging and discharging of
multiple small logs or single big logs.

The hydraulic log/ timber grab can be executed with:

- Hydraulic rotator for 360˚ rotation or

- Hydraulic by means of a slewing ring

Hydraulic grabs
360˚ rotation and hydro Motor

Technical description
Cylinders : 2pc., Stainless Steel,
Heavy Duty, Double acting
Shafts: 42CrMo4
Shells: wear resistant steel
Hardox 400
Frame: Dillidur 690
Max.pressure operating: 320 Bar
Max.Pressure rotating: 200 Bar
(Hydraulic)

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Grapples | Digging- rock- &
ackhoe buckets | Diaphragm
all grabs | Taglines / decktowe
Chain puller | Grapples | Diggin
ng Others rock- & backhoe bu
ets | Diaphragm wall grabs | Ta
ines / decktowers | Chain pul-
r | Grapples | Digging- rock- &
ackhoe buckets | Diaphragm
all grabs | Taglines / decktowe
Chain puller | Grapples | Dig-
ng- rock- & backhoe buckets
iaphragm wall grabs | Taglines
ecktowers | Chain puller | Grap
es | Digging- rock- & backhoe
uckets | Diaphragm wall grabs
aglines / decktowers | Chain p
r | Grapples | Digging- rock- &
ackhoe buckets | Diaphragm
all grabs | Taglines / decktowe
Chain puller | Grapples | Dig-
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ers Grapples
ng The Grapples are constructed as follows: The claws which serve to pick up the rocks,

uc-
are attached by means of a shaft to the stick of the excavator. The shaft serves also
as turning point of the upper claw. The claws are made of high wear resistant steel.
The upper claw is driven by the original cylinder of the excavator to the claw. The claw

a-
can be opened and closed by pulling the cylinder rod in or out.

Because of all the different stick executions of the excavators, these grabs are manu-

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factured according to the specifications of the customer. Executions are available
upon request.

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Technical description

ers
Frame: Dillimax 690 / S355J2G3
Shafts: 42CroMo4 hardened
Shells: Hardox 400

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Digging, rock & backhoe
buckets
The backhoe buckets can be manufactured in any weight, execution and capacity
you require. The backhoe buckets are commonly used for digging, dredging and rock
handling. They can be made to fit on every specific crane.

The grabs can be manufactured in any

weight, execution and capacity required

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Diaphragm wall grabs
The Diaphragm Wall Grabs are the best solution to excavate diaphragm walls in all soil
conditions up to a soil hardness of 70 mPA as light chiselling work is possible. The
MDWG series of diaphragm wall grabs is available with grab extensions for a total
length of 4 to 16 m and also with extra ballast to reach a total weight of up to 35 ton
for even the most demanding projects.

Jaws may be rectangular or round shape. Jaws, ropes, pulleys and different teeth can
be quickly replaced on site without any problems. All rope and guide pulleys have
adequately dimensioned, maintenance-free bearings filled with grease.

Diaphragm Wall Grabs for digging diaphragm walls by building tunnels etc. Next this
diaphragm wall will be filled with bentonite, because of this there will arise a carrying
and/or a water- sand baffling construction. During the digging a liquid will be added to
support the diaphragm wall. The stability of the diaphragm wall will arise because of
the hydrostatical pressure of the liquid. Digging diaphragm walls will take place at
great depths, 50 metres or more isn’t unusual. The
demands of the bearings, of all turning parts are
very high, because this grab is constantly wor-
king in a mix of sand and liquid. Therefore
specially closed bearings are being used.
These grabs are manufactured at custo-
mers specifications.

Others

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Taglines
The Tagline is made to hold a grab steady regardless of boom angle while the grab
and its load are suspended in air. The Tagline’s operation is completely automatic after
installation.

The Tagline operates on a coil spring system that maintains constant, positive tension
on a grab. The unit mounts on a crane boom and consists of a cable reel, cable wire,
two spring-loaded cylinders and a bell guide fairlead. The fairlead requires no sheaves,
pins or lubrication.

Depending on the size and weight, the taglines can be executed in:
- Single Barrel
- Double Barrel
- Triple Barrel

Deck towers
As an alternative to the crane accessories TGS manufactures, Deck Towers that guide
the electrical power cable from the ship or generator to the grab and keep the cable
under constant tension. These machines are easy to place on deck by strong mag-
nets, fully self-supporting. Sometimes when ships are being chartered it is not allowed
to mount any accessories on the ships cranes. The Deck Towers in this case will offer
you a good alternative.

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 Chain Puller
The Chain Puller, once secured to a solid surface and connected to a standard power
pack, it is able to develop a pulling power of 300 tons. TGS in-house designing are
able to manufacture units up to 1000 tons pulling force. Chain pullers can also be
placed in series this way you can keep a constant 300 ton power on the chains.

They are used for dragging vessels off the beach or onto barges, rolling vessels onto
breakwater or vertically lifting of sunken ships.

Others

Technical description
Pulling Power: up to 300T
Powerpack: 350 bar minimum of
150/liter/min
Dead Weight: 12 ton
Material: Hardox steel

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Specials
from TGS

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TGS take great pride in the fact that, with
the expertise and experience of its teams of
engineers, the company has always found a

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solution when a client has requested grabs
with particularly difficult requirements. TGS
has never turned anyone down, which has
seen the company manufacture electro
hydraulic, hydraulic and mechanical grabs,

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Orange Peel grabs and pile frames to name
but a few of its products. Through word of
mouth TGS has developed a global reputa-

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tion as the go-to guys for custom built
grabs. “There are a lot of companies in the
world who are working with our grabs and
they will tell other companies to come to us
as we will always have a solution for you.”

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TGS also offers a repairs service on grabs,
regardless of who the original manufactu-
rers are.

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Specials
for the Maasvlakte 2
Harbour of Rotterdam
This Block Clamp is specially developed and produ-
ced for PUMA by TGS for placing concrete blocks
with a weight of approx. 42 ton in to the sea at the
2nd Maasvlakte by Rotterdam NL.

TGS produced all grabs for the 2nd Maasvlakte ,

about 25 in total. This civil engineering project jointly
managed by Van Oord and Boskalis, they will reclaim
land for the use of the Port of Rotterdam. One of the
main tasks for TGS was to restack 20.000 blocks
weighing 43.000 kg . The blocks which were used for
the creation of the first defence wall in the early 1930,
needed to be lifted out of the water and realigned. The
grab/clams for replacing had to be designed at a
maximum empty weight of 5mt.
Specials

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Draaibrugweg 1 M + 31 65 321 01 30 (24h)
1332 AA Almere F + 31 36 549 99 22
The Netherlands info@tgs-grabs.nl

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