Handle bauxite with confidence

The right grab for your bauxite operations

Bauxite is one of the world’s most important bulk commodities, forming the foundation for aluminium production. Bauxite varies widely in density, moisture, and appearance, meaning no two loads are ever the same. From coarse, dry bauxite to wet, clay-like varieties, operators face productivity loss, high wear, and difficult clean-up phases.

At Nemag, we combine decades of experience with proven grab technology to deliver the right solution for your bauxite operation. Whether pelletized, dry, or wet, our grabs are designed to maximize unloading performance, lower OPEX, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Bauxite as a material

Bauxite is a variable bulk material. Moisture, density, and particle size can differ widely by origin and season ranging from coarse, free-flowing cargo to sticky, clay-like loads. These properties influence penetration, flow, and discharge, affecting bucket fill, component wear, and the final clean-up phase. You may also encounter pelletized bauxite; in all cases, selecting the right grab geometry, closing force, and wear package is key to consistent, efficient handling.

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Bauxite handling challenges

Handling bauxite is rarely straightforward. Depending on the source it can be coarse and dry, sticky and clay like, or highly abrasive. Each variation creates different challenges that affect unloading efficiency, equipment wear and the clean up process. Bauxite requires a grab that combines high closing force, smart bucket geometry and durable wear components to penetrate compacted material, release sticky loads and withstand abrasive conditions.

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Choosing the Right Grab

The right grab makes all the difference, improving productivity, reducing wear, and speeding up cleanup. Our solutions are designed to perform across conditions, helping you keep operations efficient and costs under control. By assessing your material behaviour, crane setup, and unloading goals, we help ensure you get the configuration that delivers consistent, reliable results. From NemaX and Scissors to Clamshell Grabs, we offer options designed to meet every handling challenge.

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