Complete Recovery Grab Smag Peiner 13m³ - Natrios São Sebastião
- Client: Natrios
- Location: São Sebastião, SP (grab came from Recife, PE)
- Period: 2021 (3 months)
- Category: PORT EQUIPMENT
THE CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT
13m³ grab operating in Recife: steel cable broke, equipment fell from 15 meters. Severe damages:
- Deformed and cracked structure
- Destroyed hydraulic system
- Bent jaws
- Twisted axles
Initial assessment: “Irrecoverable. Buy new.”
THE CONFIDENCE
Engport’s Director has a personal history with Natrios. Client asked: “Can you recover it?”
Response: “It’s recoverable.”
METHODOLOGY
3 simultaneous teams for 3 months:
Team 1 – Structure:
- Straightening (hydraulic presses)
- Cutting and replacing irreparable sections
- Welding reinforcements
- NDT on critical welds
Team 2 – Hydraulic:
- Complete disassembly
- Cylinder reconditioning
- Replacement of hoses/connections
- Pressure tests
Team 3 – Finishing:
- Blasting Sa 2½
- Marine anti-corrosive painting
Reused: 70% (structure, axles, motor, pumps)
Replaced: 30% (sheet metal, cylinders, hoses, electrical)
RESULTS
60-70% savings vs. new 3 months (much faster than importing) Certified for operation Operating perfectly to this day (4+ years) Market impact → Fullport
DATA
- Type: Grab Smag Peiner 13m³
- Damages: ~80% compromised
- Teams: 3 simultaneous
- Duration: 3 months
- Recovery: 70%
- Savings: 60-70%
- Status: Operating (2021-2025)
