Clamshell Bucket Assembly

A Clamshell Bucket Assembly is a type of attachment used in the construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance equipment industry. It falls under the supply class Crane And Crane-Shovel Attachments in the supply group Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment.

A Clamshell Bucket Assembly is designed to be attached to a crane or crane-shovel and is used for various material handling tasks. It consists of two hinged buckets that open and close like a clamshell, hence the name. The buckets are operated by hydraulic cylinders, allowing them to open and close to grab and release materials.

Clamshell Bucket Assemblies are commonly used in applications such as dredging, excavation, and loading/unloading of bulk materials. They are particularly useful for handling loose materials like sand, gravel, coal, and other similar materials.

The design of the Clamshell Bucket Assembly allows for efficient and precise material handling, making it a valuable tool in construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance projects.