Waste to Energy Cranes: Automated Grab Systems for WTE & Biomass


APR Bright Industries is the first indigenous manufacturer of automated Waste-to-Energy (WTE) cranes in India. We installed first semi-automatic crane in Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. in Jabalpur. Our WTE cranes are designed to operate in 24/7 continuous operation in harsh conditions, high-humidity environments. Also advanced cranes features Advanced Anti-Sway Control and DCS connectivity. We provide manual, and semi-automatic, and fully automatic cranes as per industries requirements to increase incineration feeding cycles.

Milestone: India’s First Waste-to-Energy Crane

APR Bright Industries designed and installed the nation’s first semi- automatic 12m³ grab crane at the Jabalpur Waste-to-Energy plant in 2014. These cranes system featured the Advanced FEA-tested structural components and smart control, and smart bunker level monitoring to ensure the regular feeding of waste into boiler, and significantly reducing plant downtime.

IoT-Driven Remote Monitoring & Global Diagnostics


Heavy-duty cranes need regulars maintenance and services in different-different continent. Our WTE cranes are fully equipped with an integrated
Edge-to-Cloud Diagnostics: Our engineers perform the software updates from HQ in India to sites worldwide via Live PLC Troubleshooting and secure VPN tunnels.
Condition Monitoring (CMS): Track the real-time record and health performance of cranes components includes motor vibration, brake wear, oil temperature etc. and preventing up to 90% of common mechanical failures.
Operational Analytics: We access the private dashboard and monitor your cranes, energy consumption, cycle efficient and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).

Two Semi-automatic Waste handling Grab Cranes supplied and commissioned at (Jabalpur) MP – India in 2014.

Understanding Waste to Energy Grabs: A Table of Capabilities and Designs

SPEEDS TO REACH 10 m/min – 100 m/min
Capacity 10-25mt
Hook Height 10m -30m
Speed upto 90m
Lifting Height 40M
Lifting Speed upto 90m
Trolley Traveling upto 80m
Data Communication DCS connectivity
Control Semi and Fully Automatic
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India’s First Indigenous WTE Crane (Jabalpur, 2014)

APR Bright Industries developed the WTE sector in India by designing and installing a 12m³ semi-automatic grab crane for Jabalpur Waste-to-Energy plant. This system remains a benchmark for Target Positioning, DCS- integrated waste handling, featuring anti-sway control, and real time bunker level monitoring and increase the production up to 30% with automatic 24/7 operation.

Sway Control For Waste-to-energy Cranes


APR Bright Industries offers the manual, semi, and fully automatic cranes to renewable energy industry. Overhead cranes designed to perform in any kind of harsh environment because we know how to handle waste in incineration plants.
Therefore, customization, and automation demand in cranes is growing rapidly. Waste handling cranes are manufacturers to deliver safety, reliability, Sway Control, and world class live monitoring system. Our aim to built fully automatic cranes with maximum performance. Save time, charge more with high-tech cranes. In automation mode operator chair is no longer required like manual cranes, and handle the all kind of processing in WTE plant from receiving to storage, recasting, mixing, and feeding into the hopper

Waste to Energy and Biomass Crane Automation

  • Built with strong material to work in harsh environment.
  • Salient features to reduce the failure of cranes.
  • Customized cranes designed as per material, structure, and capacity.
  • Reduce maintenance cost, operating cost.
  • Strength to operate 24 hours a day in WTE plants.
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Biomass Handling Grab Cranes

Increase your biomass plant production with out high-volume light-material grabs featured an oversized scoop geometry to grab and move maximum cubic meters per cycle, and reduce the fuel consumption up to 15%.
Manual / Semi-automated Radio
Radius 20m – 30m
Crane Range: 5tons 20T
Grab power supply Integrated on the dual rope drum
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Waste Handling Grab Cranes

India First Waste to Energy Cranes Manufacturers, and suppliers indigenously! Smart Features of waste handling cranes empower the potentials of industries and reduce the time frame.
Maximum capacity 3t M6
Lift height 20m – 50m
Power supply: cable reel Optional
Bridge travel speed 60 m/min – 100 m/min
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Ash Handling Grab Cranes

Our are designed for the extreme abrasiveness of bottom ash and slag. Built with HARDOX 500 anti-wear plates and high-torque hydraulic closing, our grabs handle the density of up to 1.8t/m^3 without structural fatigue.
Dual grab: 1.8 m3
Capacity 20T
Lift height 25m
Electrical brake Regenerative
Manufacturer APR Grabs
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Sludge Handling Cranes

We provide dual scoop grabs with high-filling factor geometry, and utilize marine-grade-high-tensile steel and treated with c5-M(very high corrosivity) epoxy coating. We understand the types of waste in municipal and industrial sludge with high level of chlorides, ammonia, and $H_2S$ (Hydrogen Sulfide. Moreover, our cranes are design to ensure a clean load and unload cycle, even with 80% moisture sludge.
Sealing Hermetic Anti-Leakage Seal
Material Hardox 500 / Stainless 316L Options
Drive System High-Torque Electro-Hydraulic (Waterproof)
Automation DCS-Integrated Unmanned Operation
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Waste to Energy (WtE) & Biomass: FAQ

When selecting a Waste to Energy crane, it is vital to evaluate the Pit-to-Boiler cycle time, material density, and the required level of automation. APR Bright Industries provides comprehensive WtE solutions ranging from manual operation to Unmanned (Full Automation) systems, ensuring your incineration feeding remains consistent 24/7.
APR Bright Industries (APR Grabs) is proud to be India’s first WtE crane manufacturer. We have successfully implemented semi-automated and fully automated crane systems for various customers, meeting the rigorous demands of the biomass and waste sectors.
Waste to Energy cranes are installed in incineration plants to handle and manage the flow of waste material. Our specialized material handling cranes are widely used by Municipalities and private energy firms to support high-volume recycling and sustainable energy production.
Yes. We deliver fully customized grab cranes tailored to the specific loading and unloading requirements of your facility. Beyond manufacturing, APR Bright Industries provides end-to-end installation services with full technical guidance and ongoing AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts) to guarantee long-term operational uptime.