What Is a Clamshell Bucket?
A clamshell bucket is an attachment designed to be mounted on construction machinery.
It features a mechanism for efficiently scooping up and transporting various materials such as soil and debris. The operation involves the use of two hinged arms that resemble crab claws, known as clamshells, to grasp and collect the desired material. The notable characteristic of the clamshell bucket is its efficiency and reliability in scooping up a wide range of materials.
The equipment typically includes a boom-type working machine that raises the clamshell bucket. The clamshell arms open and close to scoop up soil and debris, followed by the transportation of the collected materials. This attachment is primarily utilized in construction sites, civil engineering projects, waste disposal facilities, and other applications where efficient material handling is required. Hydraulic cylinders within the equipment control the operation of the clamshell, enabling precise and controlled scooping and dumping.