Singapore Customer Chooses OUCO 5CBM Two Rope Hydraulic Clamshell Grab Q345B for Bulk Cargo Handling

Project Overview

WUXI OUCO INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LTD (OUCO), a professional manufacturer of marine and port handling equipment established in 1984 and headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, recently supplied a 5CBM two rope hydraulic clamshell grab to a customer in Singapore. The customer, a bulk cargo operator in one of the world's busiest transshipment hubs, needed a high-capacity, heavy-duty grab bucket for loading and unloading bulk cargo such as sand, gravel and coal. After evaluating several suppliers, the customer selected the OUCO 5CBM two rope hydraulic clamshell grab, manufactured in Q345B high-strength steel and specially built to work together with cranes and excavators.

Customer Requirements

The Singapore customer set strict requirements before placing the order:

• A grab bucket with a working capacity of 5 cubic meters to maximize material handled per crane cycle.
• A two rope clamshell design operating with one holding rope and one closing rope on two-line cranes.
• Manufacturing in Q345B high-strength steel for long service life under abrasive bulk cargo conditions.
• Stable performance in hot and humid marine environments with minimal maintenance downtime.
• Reliable technical support and after-sales service in the Southeast Asia region.

The OUCO Solution

OUCO recommended its 5CBM two rope hydraulic clamshell grab (Model: OUCO-MC-5). The grab is specially designed for charging and discharging sand, gravel, coal and other bulk materials, and can be executed with open or closed shells depending on the job and the type of material to be handled. The shells are manufactured from high wear-resistant Q345B steel, and all bearings are heavy duty and sealed for high performance.

Key Features

• 5 cubic meter capacity: fewer cycles per ton of cargo, directly improving unloading efficiency.
• Q345B high-strength steel shells: excellent wear resistance against abrasive materials, extending service life in continuous operation.
• Two rope design: reliable opening and closing action on two-line operated cranes with one holding rope and one closing rope.
• Sealed heavy-duty bearings: dependable performance in dusty, humid marine environments with reduced maintenance frequency.
• Flexible shell configuration: open or closed shells available according to the material density and the lifting capacity of the crane.
• Full load test before shipment: every OUCO grab is load-tested at the factory to guarantee performance upon arrival.

Delivery and After-Sales Support

OUCO delivered the grab within the agreed lead time, packed securely for the ocean shipment to Singapore. Before delivery, the grab passed a complete factory load test, and the customer received detailed GA drawings for installation planning. After the grab arrived, OUCO engineers provided remote guidance for commissioning and operation, and the equipment is backed by OUCO's after-sales service, including 24 months of free maintenance and overseas engineers available to serve machinery on site.

Customer Benefits

• Higher bulk cargo handling efficiency with a 5 m³ effective capacity per cycle.
• Lower total cost of ownership thanks to Q345B wear-resistant construction and sealed heavy-duty bearings.
• Reduced downtime in continuous port operations.
• One-stop accountability from a manufacturer with its own design team and factory.

Why OUCO

WUXI OUCO INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LTD (OUCO) stands for Organized Teamwork, Unique Quality, Competitive Cost, Outstanding Service. The company combines 47 years of offshore business experience from its European management team with its own designing team and manufacturing factory in China. With subsidiaries and a global client base across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East, OUCO provides high-quality handling equipment and one-stop solutions for the marine and port industries, certified to CCS, BV, ABS, ISO and CE standards. If your project faces similar bulk cargo handling challenges, contact OUCO for a tailored grab bucket solution based on your crane specification, material type and required capacity.