Orange peel grapple is installed in the excavator and other equipment in front of the gripping device, because of its multiple metal claw flaps in the closed shape of the peeled orange peel, and so named. Steel scrap grab is mainly composed of claw flaps, hydraulic cylinders, connecting parts, and so on. Through the hydraulic system control, the claw flaps can be opened and closed flexibly to realize the grasping, handling and loading, and unloading of various materials. Contact us now to get the information and price of the Lotus claw!

Orange Peel Grapple Parameter

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

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What Can an Excavator Orange Peel Grapple Do?

Waste disposal. The orange peel grabs come into their own in scrap yards and waste disposal plants. It can easily pick up scrap metal, end-of-life car parts, construction debris, and more, and quickly collect and transfer the waste materials, greatly improving processing efficiency. For example, workers maneuvering an excavator equipped with a grab at a large steel scrap yard quickly grabbed scattered steel scrap and loaded it onto trucks for shipment to a smelter.
Port handling. Port terminals have a huge cargo throughput, and grabs for sale can be used for loading and unloading bulk materials such as coal, ore, sand, and gravel. Compared with manual labor, they can handle bulk materials in a short time and move a large amount of cargo in a short period of time, speeding up the turnover of ships and improving the operational efficiency of ports.
Forestry operations. In the forest, after harvesting, the timber needs to be transported. The range peel grapple can firmly grasp the logs and transport them from the forest to the vehicle, which helps the timber transportation work to be carried out smoothly.

Benefits of the Orange Peel Grapple for Sale for Customers

Increased efficiency. Multiple claw flaps work together to provide a wide gripping range and a high volume of material to be gripped at one time. The amount of material gripped at one time is far greater than with ordinary attachments, which reduces the number of operations and saves a lot of time.
Enhance durability. The claw flap is usually made of high-hardness wear-resistant steel, which can withstand the wear and tear caused by frequent gripping and handling. Hydraulic cylinders and other key components are of reliable quality, which reduces the occurrence of malfunctions, prolongs the service life of the equipment, and reduces the long-term cost for customers.
Expanding the operation range. Different types and sizes of orange peel grapples can be adapted to a variety of working conditions and materials. Whether it is large materials or fine crushed bulk materials, we can find the right equipment to deal with, so that customers can work with no material limitation.

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How Do I Choose the Right Orange Peel Grapple for My Application?

Consider the material characteristics. Grabbing large, regular materials, you can choose a smaller number of flaps, claw flaps, or wide grapples. For grabbing fine, irregular materials, you need more flaps, claw flaps, a narrower and tightly closed type. For example, scrap steel to choose four, five flaps of the majority, to grasp the wood chips and other fine crushed material, six flaps is more appropriate.
Adaptation of the excavator model. According to the tonnage and working capacity of the excavator. Small excavators with small lightweight grapples, large excavators with large heavy-duty grapples, to ensure that the power of the excavator can drive the grapple to work efficiently, to avoid “small horse-drawn car” or “big material use”.
Focus on brand and quality. Choose a well-known brand and a reputable manufacturer, whose product quality, performance, and after-sales service are guaranteed. For example, YG is a high-quality manufacturer of lotus claws for excavator attachments, with advanced production technology and a strict quality inspection system. The products are durable and stable. YG has advanced production technology and a strict quality inspection system, the products are durable and highly stable, and provide perfect after-sales service to solve the problems encountered by customers in the use of timely.

FAQs about the Orange Peel Grab

Q1: What is the difference between Rotary and Fixed modes of Orange peel grab, and which one should I pick?

A: Your choice depends on your required operation accuracy and budget:

Hydraulic Rotary (360° rotation): Equipped with a dedicated hydraulic rotary motor, the grab can spin infinitely at any angle. It delivers ultra-precise positioning with minimal blind spots, greatly boosting loading and stacking efficiency.

Free-swinging / Fixed: This grab has no hydraulic rotating function. Positioning relies on the swing of the excavator arm or material gravity. It features a simple structure, low maintenance costs, and a more competitive price, ideal for basic bulk material loading and unloading on large piles.

Q2: How do different shell structures (Closed, Semi-Closed, Open) affect working performance?

A: The Shells/Peels design of a Steel scrap grab directly controls its material spillage rate and loading efficiency:

Open Shells: Wide gaps exist between individual shells. Suitable for grabbing large chunks of steel scrap, car bodies, tree branches, and other items that do not leak easily.

Semi-Closed Shells: Partial side baffles are fitted. Perfect for mixed materials such as construction waste and medium-sized industrial scraps.

Closed Shells: Hardly any gaps remain when shells fully close. Built for fine loose materials, including gravel, cinder, fine iron filings, and grain, to stop material spilling mid-air.

Q3: What are the wearing parts of the orange peel grab, and what daily maintenance is required?

A: As a heavy-duty grabbing attachment, maintenance mainly focuses on lubrication and wear prevention:

Core wear components – Tips/Teeth: Tips make direct contact with hard materials and wear out frequently. All our tips are made of highly wear-resistant materials like Hardox abrasion-resistant steel or equivalent grades, with a replaceable design. When worn, only the tips need replacing instead of full welding repair.

Pins & Bushings: Grease all joint pins before daily work to eliminate dry friction and excessive play.

Cylinders & Hoses: Routinely check cylinder sealing rings for oil leaks, and make sure hoses avoid scraping against sharp objects like steel bars during rotary grabbing operations.

High-quality Excavator Attachment Lotus Claw manufacturer-YG

In the highly competitive market of excavator attachments, YG is recognized as a quality orange peel grapple manufacturer based on its strengths. YG always adheres to high standards in the production of orange peel grabs. Every piece of steel used in the manufacture of the claws is guaranteed to have a high degree of hardness and excellent abrasion resistance. Thanks to this rigorous approach, the excavator orange peel grabs are not only powerful but also stable under intensive work.
In addition, no matter whether you encounter equipment malfunction or operational problems, you can get professional help promptly. We make sure that you can buy orange peel grabs for sale without any worries, and feel free to devote yourself to various projects. We also provide you with other excavator attachments, such as pile breakers, breaker hammers, rock saws, crusher buckets, rock splitters, etc.