The right grab for your cereal operations
Cereals such as wheat, barley, oats, maize, rye, and animal feed are traded and transported across the globe every day. Efficient handling of these sensitive materials requires gentle precision, reliability, and cleanliness. From ports in Europe to grain terminals in South America and Asia, cereals are among the most frequently handled dry bulk materials worldwide. These agricultural products form the foundation of food supply chains, livestock feed, and industrial processing. Because they are lightweight, free-flowing, and sensitive to contamination, they require a handling approach that prioritizes both efficiency and care.
At Nemag, we understand that every grain operation has its own challenges, from maintaining consistent flow rates to preventing product damage and contamination. Our grabs are designed with smooth interior surfaces and optional food-grade lubrication, ensuring that your operations remain clean, safe, and compliant without sacrificing productivity.
Cereals as a material
Cereals are lightweight and free-flowing, yet sensitive to damage and contamination. Moisture content, grain size, and shape influence how the material penetrates, flows, and discharges. That variability can lead to inconsistent fill, slower cycles, and unnecessary wear if the grab is not set up for gentle, controlled handling.
Cereals handling challenges
Maximizing tonnes per hour while preserving product integrity is the key challenge. Dry grains require quick filling and clean release. Moist or mixed lots may bridge or hang up, which slows discharge and increases residue. Dust control, minimal spillage, and easy cleaning are essential. Terminals need precise closing forces, smooth contact surfaces, and configurations that maintain steady cycle times without damaging the product.
Choosing the Right Grab
For cereals and mixed grain operations, a high-capacity clamshell with smooth shells and optimized geometry supports fast filling and reliable discharge. Optional features include food-grade lubrication, and sealing or stroke limiters to limit loss and contamination. Where terminals handle both fine grains and coarser feeds, Nemag tailors capacity, closing force, lip design, and surface finish to your material and crane setup to keep throughput high with minimal residue.
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