Overview
Beyond its EOT, hoist and goliath crane range, AMBAT ICONCRANES manufactures a full line of grab buckets and steel plant handling equipment - built for coal, ore, scrap, fertiliser and bulk cargo handling, and for the specific load geometry of steel coil, ladle and slag handling in steel plants.
Key Features
- Grab buckets in various sizes, including large-capacity units (18 CuM supplied for Jindal)
- Two-rope and motorised four-rope grab configurations
- Ladles, slag pots and their transfer cars for molten-metal handling
- C-hooks up to 30 tonnes for coil handling
- Coil tilters (including motorised and hydraulic variants)
- Chain pulley blocks 1-10 MT with geared and push-pull trolleys
Benefits
- Four-rope grab configuration gives independent open/close control for precise discharge into hoppers or bins
- Equipment engineered for the specific load geometry and safety requirements of coil and molten-metal handling, not adapted from general lifting gear
- Full steel plant ancillary range from one manufacturer - reduces the number of vendors a plant needs to coordinate
- Grabbing cranes built to Class IV continuous duty match the near-continuous cycle these applications typically run
Technical Specifications
| Equipment | Configuration / Capacity |
|---|---|
| Grab Bucket | Clamshell type, 2-rope or 4-rope; up to 18 CuM (Jindal reference project) |
| C-Hook | Up to 30 tonnes, for coil handling |
| Chain Pulley Block | 1 – 10 MT, geared or push-pull trolley |
| Coil Tilter | Motorised or hydraulic variants |
| Grabbing Crane Duty | Class IV continuous duty per IS 3177 (1999) / IS 807 |
Available Models / Variants
- Grab Bucket - clamshell, 2-rope or 4-rope (motorised)
- Ladle / Ladle Transfer Car
- Slag Pot / Slag Pot Transfer Car
- C-Hook (coil handling)
- Coil Tilter - motorised or hydraulic
- Chain Pulley Block - geared or push-pull trolley
- Electric Chain Hoist
- Bottom Blocks, Pusher Assembly, Gear Boxes, Control Panels
Applications
- Coal, ore, scrap, fertiliser and bulk cargo grabbing
- Molten metal ladle and slag handling in steel plants
- Steel coil lifting and tilting
- Light-duty manual/powered lifting via chain pulley blocks
Industries Served
- Steel & Metal Manufacturing
- Ports & Bulk Cargo Terminals
- Foundries
- Cement & Fertiliser Plants
Why Choose Our Product
- Full steel-plant ancillary equipment range from one manufacturer, engineered as a coordinated system rather than sourced piecemeal.
- Proven large-capacity grab bucket experience (18 CuM supplied for Jindal)
- Class IV continuous duty grabbing cranes matched to actual bulk-handling cycle rates.
Manufacturing & Quality Process
Grab buckets, C-hooks, coil tilters and transfer cars are fabricated at the Ambernath (MIDC) factory under the same quality control process used across the crane range, referencing IS 807 and IS 3177 (1999) for grabbing crane duty classification.
Product Comparison
| Grab Type | Rope Configuration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Rope Grab | Single hoist rope operates open/close together | Simpler bulk handling, lower cost |
| Four-Rope Grab (Motorised) | Independent open/close control | Precise discharge into hoppers/bins, higher-value cargo |
Certifications & Compliance
- Grabbing cranes built to Class IV continuous duty per IS 3177 (1999) / IS 807
- Steel plant equipment manufactured under the same QC process as the crane range
Installation & Maintenance
Installation and commissioning of grab buckets and steel plant ancillaries is coordinated with the crane they're paired with. Maintenance follows the same AMC structure as the crane range, with attention to wear items specific to grabbing (jaw wear, rope condition under continuous cycling) and coil handling (C-hook and tilter mechanism wear).
Accessories & Compatible Products
- Compatible with double girder EOT and goliath cranes
- Control panels for grab/tilter operation
Our Products
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What's the largest grab bucket you've supplied?
An 18 CuM grab bucket was supplied for Jindal, reflecting capability across both standard and large-capacity bulk handling requirements.
Q2. What's the difference between two-rope and four-rope grabs?
Four-rope (motorised) grabs give independent control of opening and closing, useful for precise discharge; two-rope grabs are simpler and more cost-effective for general bulk handling.
Q3. Do you supply the crane along with the grab bucket, or just the bucket?
Both - grab buckets are supplied as standalone attachments or as part of a complete grabbing crane system built to Class IV continuous duty.
Q4. What steel plant equipment do you manufacture besides grab buckets?
Ladles, slag pots and transfer cars, C-hooks, coil tilters, chain pulley blocks, electric chain hoists, gear boxes and control panels.
Q5. What duty class are grabbing cranes built to?
Class IV continuous duty per IS 3177 (1999) / IS 807, matching the near-continuous cycle these applications typically run.
Get a Grab Bucket or Steel Plant Equipment Quote
Tell us your material type, required capacity and whether you need the crane as well, and we'll confirm the right configuration.