SPECIAL GRABS

Round Nose Mechanical Grab

Heavy-Duty Mechanical Grab for Dredging, Gravel, Clay and Excavation Applications

Dredging • Port Maintenance • River Works • Gravel Handling • Marine Construction

The AL Industries Round Nose Mechanical Grab is designed for efficient excavation and handling of compacted, dense and difficult-to-penetrate materials. Its rounded shell profile improves digging performance while delivering reliable operation in demanding marine and industrial environments.

Engineered with heavy-duty steel construction and wear-resistant components, the grab provides dependable performance for dredging contractors, port authorities and material handling operators requiring high penetration capability and long service life.

AL Industries manufactures mechanical orange peel grabs for handling scrap metal, rocks, boulders and difficult bulk cargo. Available in 2-rope and 4-rope configurations.

Request Quote

Download Brochure

Product Overview

The Round Nose Mechanical Grab is a specialized rope-operated grab designed for dredging, excavation and bulk material handling applications where superior penetration into compacted material is required.

Unlike conventional grab designs, the rounded shell geometry enables the grab to enter dense materials more effectively, improving filling efficiency and reducing resistance during digging operations.

Its robust construction and proven mechanical operating system make it suitable for continuous operation in ports, waterways, marine projects and industrial excavation environments.

Suitable materials include:

Clay
Gravel
Sand
Silt
Dredged materials
Compacted soil
River sediments
Industrial bulk materials

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Grab Type	Round Nose Mechanical Grab
Operating System	Mechanical Rope Operated
Shell Design	Round Nose Penetration Profile
Construction	Heavy-Duty Welded Steel
Suitable Materials	Clay, Gravel, Sand, Silt & Dredged Material
Primary Applications	Dredging, Excavation & Port Maintenance
Operating Environment	Marine & Industrial
Custom Capacities	Available On Request

Additional capacities and configurations available upon request.

Available Configurations

Standard Round Nose Mechanical Grab

Designed for general dredging and excavation operations.

Suitable for:

River dredging
Gravel excavation
Clay handling
Port maintenance

Heavy-Duty Round Nose Mechanical Grab

Reinforced construction for demanding marine and industrial projects.

Suitable for:

Deep dredging projects
Quarry materials
Marine construction
Continuous duty operation

Built For Dredging Performance

The rounded shell profile delivers improved penetration into dense materials, helping operators achieve efficient excavation and reliable grab filling performance in demanding dredging environments.