News & projects

Straatman accepts order for bow discharge assembly

We are proud to inform you that we accepted an order for the production of a bow discharge assembly for a well known American shipyard. The bow discharge installation will have an inside diameter of ø762 mm and a maximum working pressure of 20 bar. Production of this 25.000 kg giant will start in 2021.

Your reliable partner for dredging equipment

The high quality of our products and the experience and service that we provide, secured our company for being one of the most solid partners and suppliers for dredging companies worldwide.

Dredging Plough - 20 tons of steel

Since decades, we are well known for producing high-quality dredging equipment. Especially fo products such as bow couplings, ball joints and turning glands. With our experience, craftsmanship and dedication to dredging, we have the pleasure to produce custom-made dredging equipment as well. At the moment we are producing a dredging plough with a total length of 14 meters and a weight of 20 tons!

Bow Coupling Installation for Split Hopper Dredger

Within a challenging time frame we completed the production of a complete bow coupling installation consisting of guide ring construction, integrated female part and male part. This bow coupling installation will be used on a split hopper dredger and has an inside diameter of 500 mm.

Completion of Dredging Ball Joint

This week we successfully completed the production, assembly, and test of a quick release ball joint with an inner diameter of 700 mm. This specific type of ball joint, also known as pinch ball joint, will be used on a cutter suction dredger.

Straatman invented the bow coupling in the early 80’s

We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality dredging equipment for safe and efficient dredging operations. Customizable solutions and in-house production.

Customized ø750 mm. bow coupling installation

A customized bow coupling installation ø750 mm. is designed, engineered and produced in our facilities in Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands. This bow coupling is executed with an  integrated rainbow nozzle system. This system is automatically operated by hydraulic power enabling the client to use Straatman’s bow coupling installation for both rainbowing as well as connection to the floating pipeline.

Client: Van der Kamp International Dredging

Quick Release Pinch Ball Joint ø1000 (37/45 Bar)

Invented, designed and produced in our production facilities in Zwijndrecht – The Netherlands. With passion, dedication and more over EXPERTISE we have successfully delivered this ø1000 (37/45 Bar) quick release pinch ball joint. This ball joint is used on one of the biggest cutter suction dredgers on the world, and will realize a safe and quick connection between the dredger and the floating pipeline. Main application of this part is the quick release function.