Bucket Elevator
Bucket elevators are enclosed conveying systems used to move grain and bulk granular products vertically to elevated points. They offer high conveying capacity in a compact footprint, enabling controlled pickup and transfer to upper distribution lines. Widely used in silo plants, feed mills, flour mills, and port warehouses.
What Is a Bucket Elevator and How Does It Work?
In a bucket elevator, product is picked up from the bottom feed point by buckets attached to an endless belt or chain and conveyed vertically to the head section. Product is then transferred via flow pipes or upper conveyors to the target line.
Key Features
- Compact footprint for vertical conveying
- Steady product transfer to elevated plant levels
- Controlled conveying thanks to enclosed casing
- Various bucket and drive options according to capacity and commodity
Applications
- Silo filling lines
- Feed and flour mills
- Grain receiving and shipping facilities
- Port, terminal, and storage centers
Integration with Plant and Automation Systems
The elevator works with receiving pits, chain conveyors, distributors, flow pipes, elevator towers, and the automation system.
Engineering and Product Selection
Commodity to be conveyed, vertical lift height, target capacity, operating hours, and feed arrangement determine bucket, belt-chain, and motor selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
It moves product to high elevations using minimal floor space.
Product bulk density, target throughput, elevator height, bucket volume, and operating conditions are evaluated together.
30-Year Warranty
The galvanized material used is long-lasting
High Galvanized Coating
Durable and high-quality coating
Static Design
Correct static design through engineering analysis