Irregular materials such as scrap metal, demolition debris, rocks, logs, and industrial waste are difficult to handle with standard excavator buckets. They often slip during lifting, reducing loading efficiency and increasing operating time. An orange peel grapple is specifically designed to solve these challenges. Its multi-tine hydraulic jaws grip materials securely from multiple directions, providing stable handling and precise material control. This improves loading, sorting, and transfer efficiency while reducing material loss during operation. For complete demolition and recycling workflows, the orange peel grapple can also work alongside an excavator grapple and a hydraulic pulverizer, enabling efficient breaking, sorting, and material handling on a single job site.
Orange Peel Grapple Complete Technical Parameter Table
Model selection must match excavator tonnage and actual working conditions. Different jaw openings and working pressures suit different material types. Below are full standard parameters of our mainstream models for accurate reference.
| Item | 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 |
How Does Orange Peel Grapple Realize Stable Hydraulic Gripping?
The orange peel grapple utilizes a proven excavator hydraulic system for smooth and reliable operation. It connects directly to the excavator’s original hydraulic circuit, eliminating the need for an independent power unit. This simple hydraulic integration reduces maintenance while delivering consistent gripping force throughout daily operations.
Its multi-tine, curved jaw design mimics the shape of an orange peel, allowing each jaw to open and close smoothly. High-performance hydraulic cylinders generate synchronized thrust, ensuring every tine closes evenly from multiple directions. This balanced movement provides stable gripping force and minimizes uneven stress on the attachment.
The curved teeth securely wrap around irregular materials such as scrap steel, demolition debris, rocks, logs, and industrial waste. This design significantly reduces material slippage during lifting, loading, and transportation. Manufactured from high-strength wear-resistant steel, the grapple offers excellent structural rigidity, impact resistance, and long service life under demanding job site conditions.
As a dependable hydraulic scrap grapple, it delivers stable performance during continuous, high-frequency operating cycles. It maintains powerful gripping force even in harsh construction and recycling environments. For greater versatility, the orange peel grapple can also work seamlessly with a hydraulic pile breaker, enabling efficient demolition, material sorting, and waste handling across a wide range of construction, recycling, and scrap-processing applications.
What Core Advantages Make Orange Peel Grapple Popular for Yard Work?
Many scrap yards and waste stations upgrade handling tools for higher output. This attachment solves multiple operational pain points effectively.
- Powerful Grip Adaptability: Multi-jaw curved structure fits irregular bulk materials. It handles scrap metal, construction waste, and timber without frequent material dropping.
- High Working Efficiency: Large jaw opening and large volume capacity improve single-cycle loading volume. It reduces repeated handling and shortens working cycles.
- Durable Structural Performance: Wear-resistant steel and thickened welding enhance impact resistance. It resists abrasion from sharp scrap and hard bulk materials.
- Wide Excavator Matching Range: Multiple models fit 6-25 ton excavators. Users can select suitable specs according to host tonnage and working pressure.
Users can check the latest orange peel grapple price based on model specs and order quantity. Reasonable model selection balances cost performance and working efficiency perfectly.
What Are the Main Applications of an Orange Peel Grapple?
An orange peel grapple is designed for gripping, loading, sorting, and transferring loose or irregular materials that are difficult to handle with a standard bucket. It is widely used in construction, demolition, recycling, ports, and industrial material handling.
Scrap Metal Recycling
The grapple efficiently handles steel scrap, iron, aluminum, pipes, rebar, and other metal waste. Its multi-tine design firmly grips irregular materials, improving loading efficiency while reducing material loss.
Demolition Waste Handling
After demolition work, the grapple quickly collects and sorts concrete blocks, bricks, timber, steel structures, and mixed debris. It can also work together with a hydraulic breaker to complete breaking and material removal in one workflow.
Waste Recycling Centers
The attachment is ideal for handling industrial waste, household refuse, bulky waste, and recyclable materials. It helps improve sorting efficiency and reduces manual labor.
Port and Bulk Material Loading
At ports, freight yards, and logistics terminals, the grapple is commonly used for loading and unloading scrap metal, ore, stone, coal, and other bulk materials, increasing handling speed and equipment utilization.
Forestry and Timber Handling
The curved jaws securely grip logs, branches, tree stumps, and wood waste, making the grapple suitable for forestry operations, sawmills, and biomass recycling projects.
Quarry and Construction Sites
The grapple can transport rocks, concrete debris, large stones, and construction waste across job sites. Its strong hydraulic gripping force ensures stable handling even in demanding working conditions.
With multiple jaw sizes and customized configurations available, the orange peel grapple can be matched to different excavator models and adapted to a wide range of material handling tasks across various industries.
FAQs About Orange Peel Grapple Selection & Maintenance
A1: Match the model according to your excavator tonnage. Confirm working pressure and material types for precise selection.
A2: It handles scrap metal, construction waste, timber, and bulk minerals. It suits most irregular bulk materials.
A3: A larger jaw opening increases the volume grabbed in a single cycle. It fits large piles and bulky materials better.
A4: Daily maintenance is simple. Regular lubrication and hydraulic oil inspection extend service life effectively.
A5: Yes. Optimized hydraulic structure reduces heat generation. It supports long-term continuous site operation.
A6: Send your excavator model and working scenarios. We provide targeted bulk quotations and technical support.
Why Choose YG Machinery & Get Your Custom Grapple Solution
Why Choose YG Machinery for Your Orange Peel Grapple?
YG Machinery manufactures orange peel grapples and other excavator attachments for construction, demolition, recycling, and scrap handling applications. Every grapple is pressure-tested and inspected before shipment to ensure stable hydraulic performance, smooth jaw movement, and reliable structural strength.
We offer flexible customization to match different excavator models and working conditions. Customers can select jaw opening size, grapple capacity, tine quantity, cylinder configuration, and reinforced wear-resistant components according to project requirements. Whether you handle scrap metal, demolition debris, rocks, or industrial waste, we can recommend a suitable configuration.
In addition to orange peel grapples for scrap metal, we also supply a complete range of excavator attachments, including hydraulic thumb, excavator bucket, hydraulic pile breakers, demolition shears, and other excavator tools. This allows customers to source multiple attachments from a single manufacturer, simplifying purchasing and equipment compatibility.
To support long-term operation, we provide replacement wear parts, hydraulic component support, and remote technical assistance. Our engineering team helps customers with attachment selection, installation guidance, and maintenance recommendations to minimize downtime and keep equipment operating efficiently.
Looking for a reliable orange peel grapple with competitive pricing and customized specifications? Contact YG Machinery today for a free quotation. Tell us your excavator model, material type, and working conditions, and we will recommend the most suitable grapple solution for your project within 8 hours.
