The world leader in the design and manufacture of a huge range of Peiner Grapples and Buckets is SMAG Germany. Our manufacturing line consists of mechanical motor grabs, hydraulic lifting devices, electro-hydraulic motor grabs, a range of other kinds of specialized lifting equipment and single rope radio control grabs.
Up to date, Peiner has supplied more than 75,000 models throughout the globe. Our unique grabs deal with a range of materials from iron ores, cement, fertilizers, coke, scrap and refuse, among a variety of other things. Our years of experience in the overall designing process and in manufacturing high quality products helps to enable our client's be given the proven technology their various applications require.
SMAG/Peiner has been represented by Peiner USA, Inc. for over twelve years in the United States market place. Different businesses such as Steel Mills, Waste to Energy, Scrap Handling, Bulk Transfer Facilities and many other material handling facilities are currently utilizing our grabs and buckets to do their tasks.
The design philosophy at Peiner has continually revolved around delivering grabs that deal with the largest volume of material vs. grab dead weight. The standard handling ratio for Peiner grabs and buckets is around 60/40, meaning material dead weight of 60 percent vs. grab dead weight of 40 percent. This means transporting greater quantities of materials quicker. The wear and tear on the crane structure and its related parts is less. By combining manufacturing with innovative design and high quality materials, the desirable weight ratio is obtained.
Grab sizes would vary from 1 cubic yard or less to more than 50 cubic yards in order to meet the requirements of the client. Peiner USA Inc. additionally offers a complete service facility and spare parts facility for the units sold in the United States, as well as the addition of brand new buckets and grabs.