Description

Over 25 years Verstegen grabs developed itself to the world’s leading manufacturer of rope operated mechanical grabs. Over 10000 grabs supplied in more than 100 countries worldwide. Verstegen grabs are designed and built to handle large amounts of bulk material in a fast and efficient way over a long period of time. This means that we are specialized in building very large grabs with a relatively low dead weight maximizing effective cycle capacity. This can increase the transshipment capacity of the bulk handling operation by up to 20%. Excellent durability leads to a high up-time of the grab and high up-time ensures continuity of operations and leads directly to cost savings. The quality of our products is the result of 65 years of designing and building a wide range of grabs for all thinkable applications. Regular feedback from many loyal customers ensures a continuous development of our products. Modern production methods combined with highly qualified staff, makes Verstegen the first class manufacturer of mechanical rope operated grabs.The designs of grabs at Verstegen is based on the knowledge of cranes, bulk materials and the large experience with all thinkable applications in the bulk industry. Stevedoring companies, port authorities as well as steel works and power plants are using our grabs for handling all kinds of bulk materials.

VERSTEGEN PHILOSOPHY

For fast and efficient unloading, a grab is the most important tool. In order to get high unloading rates, the grab must be extremely reliable with a high productive capacity. Furthermore each grab should be custom built for the material it has to handle and the unloading situation in which it has to operate. Verstegen focuses completely on optimal capacity and durability for long lasting profitability rather than on low initial acquisition prices. This makes a Verstegen grab, not only operational, but also economical, the very best choice.

HIGH CAPACITIES AND LOW DEAD WEIGHT

In order to obtain the highest productive capacity, a grab should have the highest possible volume without unnecessary dead weight. This is only possible with a good and well proven design and the use of the best possible materials. For the highest strength and minimum wear, each Verstegen grab has shells completely made of high tensile wear resistant steel. The friction in the articulation points is absolute minimal because of an excellent bearing system.

A DIFFERENT GRAB FOR EACH BULK MATERIAL

Each bulk material has its own specific properties and this requires a specially designed grab. The optimal grab for coal, can have great difficulties with iron ore. Verstegen has developed a full range of grab models, especially designed for common bulk materials like coal, iron ore, agribulk, fertiliser, phosphates, etc. Besides grabs for above materials, we have special solutions available for other bulk materials with specific properties.

MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM

The large variety in the grabs we supply require a make to order production process. To fulfil delivery times of 6 to 8 weeks, which are often required by our customers, Verstegen developed a Modular Building System (MBS). MBS divides the grab in seven different components. Each component has a number of standardized versions. Thanks to this standardisation many different models are possible, with a minimum amount of individual parts. MBS enables Verstegen to produce custom made grabs with standardized components. The advantage is that all our technical innovations are implemented in every individual grab we produce. This ensures continues improvement of our products and short delivery times.

SERVICE

For a long and productive operation of your grabs regular maintenance is very important. Wear is the main reason grabs need regular maintenance. Every time the grab scales move through the material, all parts of the grab that are in contact with the bulk material will wear. Wear takes place gradually, but will never stop and therefore maintenance is required on a regular basis. Verstegen offers a comprehensive range of service and maintenance options and support for your own technical department.