Minimising Material Loss: Advanced Grab Technology for Logistics Customers
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A leading logistics provider in North Rhine-Westphalia needed to transfer fine crystalline sand from inland vessels to trucks without losses.
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Key issues were leakage from conventional grabs, contamination, and insufficient sealing and closing forces.
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Operational safety had to be ensured, maintenance reduced, and damage to quay and rail systems prevented.
A leading logistics company in North Rhine-Westphalia required a solution for handling fine sand with maximum tightness. Through detailed analysis and numerous on-site inspections, METZEN developed a grab design with fully enclosed shells. These prevent material from escaping at the top of the grab. At the same time, closing forces were optimised via improved cable guidance to ensure reliable operation without compromising efficiency or durability.
The customised solution ensures material-loss-free handling of fine sand and significantly reduces contamination of the port area. By combining innovative technology with precise manufacturing, operating costs were lowered and the lifespan of the equipment increased. METZEN thus set new standards in port logistics for sensitive materials.
Klaus Reichel
Minimising Material Loss: Advanced Grab Technology for Logistics Customers
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A leading logistics provider in North Rhine-Westphalia needed to transfer fine crystalline sand from inland vessels to trucks without losses.
-
Key issues were leakage from conventional grabs, contamination, and insufficient sealing and closing forces.
-
Operational safety had to be ensured, maintenance reduced, and damage to quay and rail systems prevented.
A leading logistics company in North Rhine-Westphalia required a solution for handling fine sand with maximum tightness. Through detailed analysis and numerous on-site inspections, METZEN developed a grab design with fully enclosed shells. These prevent material from escaping at the top of the grab. At the same time, closing forces were optimised via improved cable guidance to ensure reliable operation without compromising efficiency or durability.
The customised solution ensures material-loss-free handling of fine sand and significantly reduces contamination of the port area. By combining innovative technology with precise manufacturing, operating costs were lowered and the lifespan of the equipment increased. METZEN thus set new standards in port logistics for sensitive materials.

