Scrap truck with manipulator: device, characteristics

Scrap trucks are used to transport metal waste. This machine is additionally equipped with a grab grip, thanks to which it can independently perform loading and unloading operations. The design features of this truck are determined by the maximum loads that are placed on the body of the vehicle during transportation.

Scrap trucks based on KamAZ

The SDM-Karat specialized equipment plant is one of the official manufacturers of scrap trucks based on KamAZ. The St. Petersburg company Auger-Truck is also working on resolving this issue. The potential client is offered the opportunity to choose the most suitable crane in terms of size and lifting capacity. Another manufacturer is the Wernox group of companies, which has been on the market since 1999. In addition to the production of special cargo equipment, the group of companies specializes in the production of building systems and thermal control systems.

This variation of trucks is designed for transporting scrap metal. The special design of the chassis and the use of high-strength materials make it possible to transport heavy loads without subsequent deterioration in performance. Scrap trucks are actively used at metallurgical enterprises. The presence of a manipulator allows loading and unloading of materials. Such manipulators operate from a hydraulic drive.

KamAZ trucks of this type are multifunctional.

Scrap trucks are used not only as a loader or as a machine for transporting scrap metal, but through the use of such equipment it is possible to carry out logging work. A scrap truck can be equally useful at construction sites and industrial facilities.

Buy a new KAMAZ scrap truck with a manipulator

For companies involved in processing metal waste, our special equipment website offers to buy a new KAMAZ scrap truck with a manipulator.
These are specially equipped trucks that allow you to quickly and cost-effectively load and transport scrap metal. Conventional trucks can be used to transport household and small construction waste, but this option is not suitable for large-sized and massive scrap metal. Therefore, for such purposes, automakers offer specialized solutions based on powerful lifting equipment. Among them, KAMAZ scrap trucks stand out as they have the best performance characteristics.

Design features

The procedure for unloading and loading scrap metal can be performed by one operator. No need to use additional equipment helps save money. The internal components of the machine are made of high-strength materials, as a result of which we can talk about a long service life of the equipment. The presence of additional stiffening ribs in the body makes it easy to transport heavy loads without damaging the vehicle.

Scrap trucks based on KamAZ have a special body design. Thanks to this, the machines are capable of transporting heavy loads over long distances. The body is designed and manufactured taking into account the peculiarities of working with metal waste. The spar design of this element and reinforced hinges of the rear flaps ensure a lower center of gravity. The body is produced using alloy steel. In this case, the thickness of the bottom is slightly greater than the thickness of the side walls.

The body is additionally reinforced with stiffeners. In the front part of this element there is a small recess necessary to accommodate the boom of the hydraulic manipulator. Rear hinged doors provide the simplest possible unloading of scrap metal.

The hydraulic manipulator, which facilitates the loading procedure, is equipped with a high-performance pump and a special hydraulic distributor. The presence of these elements helps to increase throughput. The hydraulic manipulator operates on the principle of a hydraulic boom. Therefore, it is possible to grab cargo from distant corners of the body. The hydraulic unit can be equipped with a rotator or a grab-type grabber.

Photo of a KamAZ scrap truck with a hydraulic manipulator

Scrap trucks are equipped with a modernized mechanism that ensures body tipping. This design feature entails an increase in such an element. Compared to the body of a traditional truck, it will be significantly larger.

Vehicles of this type, created on the basis of KamAZ, are equipped with an anti-rollover system. The latter is designed to constantly monitor the stability of the vehicle.

Construction of a metal carrier

The scrap truck from MAZ, KamAZ and other manufacturers is a specially designed device ideal for transporting impressive volumes of pre-processed metal. The design of these devices includes the following components:

• container for placing cargo;
• chassis on which the working platform is installed;
• grab;
• a manipulator equipped with a universal-purpose gripper.

The manipulator allows you to drag heavy loads

Some models with a hydraulic crane are designed for intensive use. They are equipped with rotating mechanisms that allow the platform to be tilted up to 40-50 degrees.

Hydraulic manipulators are located behind the operator's cab or near the end of the vehicle chassis. At the same time, the second option provides for a significant complication of the process of loading and unloading operations, which is compensated by the ability to load into a trailer.

All existing capture models are divided into several main groups, depending on the principle of operation. Among them:

• grab;
• electromagnetic;
• hook

Each option has a number of features and disadvantages that should be studied in advance. Grab products are considered convenient and durable, but they are not capable of capturing small fragments of raw materials.

Electromagnetic devices are considered universal, but they significantly increase the load on the scrap truck battery. Hook products are suitable if it is necessary to load/unload only recycled metals.

Specifications

The scrap truck based on KamAZ 65115 has a three-axle chassis with a 6x4 wheel arrangement. The basic version of the truck, equipped with a 280-horsepower component unit, can be used as the basis for creating the vehicle. Also used as a basis is a restyled version of KamAZ with a 285-horsepower Cummins 6 ISBe unit. The total load capacity of the model is 12 tons with a nominal volume of the body part from 24 to 28 m3. Loading operations are carried out using a hydraulic manipulator installed behind the cabin. Additionally, this element is equipped with a grab grip, the volume of which varies between 250-350 liters.

The scrap truck on chassis 53229 has a 6x4 wheel arrangement. With a total weight of 25 tons, the vehicle is capable of transporting up to 15 tons of cargo. The body with a total volume of 29 m3 is made of low-carbon steel, which ensures a long service life of the entire structure. The thickness of the sides is 4 mm, and the thickness of the underbody is 6 mm. This model is equipped with an OMLT-97 hydraulic manipulator with a GL-1 grab.

Photo of KamAZ 53229 scrap truck

By using a scrap truck based on KamAZ 6520, it is possible to transport metal scrap with a total weight of up to 20 tons. In this case, the volume of transported cargo should not exceed 33 m3. A 360-horsepower turbocharged engine running on diesel fuel is used as a component of the power plant. This model of scrap truck can be used as part of a road train, as a result of which the volume of transported metal scrap will increase to 65 m3.

Technical characteristics of KamAZ scrap trucks:

Video review of a KamAZ scrap truck with a manipulator:

Scrap trucks (metal trucks) KAMAZ, MAZ, Ural with a manipulator (KMU) - characteristics.

The table contains scrap trucks with a CMU and a dump truck body based on the chassis of KAMAZ, MAZ, Ural, MAN, Volvo vehicles with a hydraulic grab on a manipulator, as well as multi-lift metal trucks for removable containers on a trailer, semi-trailer (tipping trailer) transporting scrap as part of a road train to metallurgical plants or scrap metal warehouses. For each model of scrap truck, technical characteristics are indicated (load capacity, dimensions, total weight, fuel consumption), photo, name of the manufacturer from whom you can directly buy the selected metal truck with a trailer or semi-trailer at an affordable price.

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