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Materials, Grab Technology

Handling Highly Corrosive Bulk Materials with Confidence

Baseline Situation
  • A chemical company required grab for 70,000 tonnes of highly corrosive potash salts annually

  • Material properties (fine, clumping, hardening) prevented use of standard solutions

  • Severe adhesion caused malfunction and incomplete discharge

  • Extreme combination of corrosion and abrasion lead to high wear

  • High cleaning effort and disruptions in handling operations

  • Need for durable, highly resistant specialised solution

Solution

A major European chemical customer required a long-lasting solution for handling highly corrosive potash salts. Following detailed analysis, KRÖGER Grab Technology developed a specialist coating that prevents material adhesion and ensures smooth unloading. In collaboration with the coating supplier, the formulation was adapted specifically for this application. Reinforcing plastic caps were added to critical edges to ensure long-term durability.

Result

The tailored combination of advanced coating technology and targeted design enhancements enables clean, reliable and wear-resistant handling. The grab has been operating continuously since 2022 without visible wear, significantly lowering cleaning and maintenance requirements. KRÖGER Grab Technology sets a new benchmark for handling highly corrosive bulk materials.

Contact

Andreas Finger

Senior Engineer Materials

KRÖGER Greifertechnik
Steinheide 1-9
D-47665 Sonsbeck

Materials, Grab Technology

Handling Highly Corrosive Bulk Materials with Confidence

Baseline Situation
  • A chemical company required grab for 70,000 tonnes of highly corrosive potash salts annually

  • Material properties (fine, clumping, hardening) prevented use of standard solutions

  • Severe adhesion caused malfunction and incomplete discharge

  • Extreme combination of corrosion and abrasion lead to high wear

  • High cleaning effort and disruptions in handling operations

  • Need for durable, highly resistant specialised solution

Solution

A major European chemical customer required a long-lasting solution for handling highly corrosive potash salts. Following detailed analysis, KRÖGER Grab Technology developed a specialist coating that prevents material adhesion and ensures smooth unloading. In collaboration with the coating supplier, the formulation was adapted specifically for this application. Reinforcing plastic caps were added to critical edges to ensure long-term durability.

Result

The tailored combination of advanced coating technology and targeted design enhancements enables clean, reliable and wear-resistant handling. The grab has been operating continuously since 2022 without visible wear, significantly lowering cleaning and maintenance requirements. KRÖGER Grab Technology sets a new benchmark for handling highly corrosive bulk materials.

Contact

Andreas Finger

Senior Engineer Materials

KRÖGER Greifertechnik
Steinheide 1-9
D-47665 Sonsbeck