Traditional equipment often faces problems such as low grabbing capacity, excessive material spillage, and difficulty in precise operation when handling loose and irregular goods like scrap metal, recycled materials, and wood. To improve operational efficiency and on-site neatness, a port service company in Puerto Rico finally chose the Orange Peel Bucket from YG Machinery to upgrade their equipment. The introduction of this attachment provides them with a more efficient and cleaner bulk cargo handling solution.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837122632
Parameters of the Orange Peel Grab Bucket
| Item/Model | Unit | YGO04A | YGO06A | YGO08A | YGO06B | YGO08B |
| No. of Jaw | piece | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Suitable Excavator | ton | 6-9 | 10-17 | 18-25 | 10-17 | 18-25 |
| Weight | kg | 355/420 | 900/1000 | 1650/1900 | 850/1000 | 1700/1950 |
| Max Open Jaw | mm | 1200 | 1600 | 2050 | 1900 | 2500 |
| Height of Opened Grapple | mm | 1000 | 1500 | 1700 | 1550 | 2000 |
| Working Pressure | bar | 200 | 260 | 320 | 260 | 320 |
| Working Flow | lpm | 50-100 | 60-120 | 200-250 | 60-120 | 200-250 |
| Capacity | m3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1 |
How the Orange Peel Bucket Optimizes Port Bulk Cargo Loading and Unloading Processes
Daily port operations involve grabbing and transferring various types of bulk cargo from cargo holds or open storage yards. The multi-petal closing design of YG Machinery’s Orange Peel Bucket can better adapt to goods of different shapes and sizes, reduce the spillage problem when handling small-sized scrap metal and wood chips, help maintain the neatness of the terminal operation surface, and significantly reduce the subsequent cleaning burden.
Customization Makes the Orange Peel Bucket More Suitable for Practical Needs
When evaluating orange peel grapple for sale on the global market, the port company put forward their specific practical concerns.
- In response to the humid marine climate of Puerto Rico, YG Machinery provided enhanced anti-corrosion treatment for key components.
- Meanwhile, based on detailed customer feedback, the spacing of the grab teeth was fine-tuned to make it more stable when grabbing bundled heavy goods.
Tangible Improvements Brought by the Orange Peel Bucket
After the equipment was put into use, the operation team noticed several positive improvements:
- More Efficient Loading and Unloading: The single grabbing capacity is increased by 15%, reducing the number of cycles required to handle the same volume of goods.
- Easier On-site Management: Reduced material spillage by nearly 30%, making the work area more orderly and lowers potential safety hazards.
- Strong Adaptability: One piece of equipment can handle a wider variety of goods, from light waste materials to heavy wood, improving equipment utilization rate by 25%.
Cooperation Process: Pragmatic Support from Communication to Delivery
The success of this cooperation benefited from a pragmatic and efficient communication process between both parties. YG Machinery provided clear product technical data and professional operation suggestions, helping the port team quickly grasp the equipment characteristics. In terms of logistics, a cost-effective and safe transportation plan was also arranged to ensure the equipment arrived in Puerto Rico safely and was delivered for use smoothly.
The application of YG Machinery’s excavator orange peel grapple at Puerto Rico ports is a practical example of finding feasible solutions to specific operational problems. It demonstrates that through appropriate equipment improvement, ports can effectively enhance the efficiency of the bulk cargo handling process and the level of on-site management. If you are also facing similar challenges, the products and customized service capabilities of YG Machinery are a choice worth considering.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837122632
