Bucket Elevator

Description

A bucket elevator, also known as a grain leg, is a mechanism used for hauling flowable bulk materials vertically, such as grain, fertilizer, or other dry materials, The main components of a bucket elevator include:

• Buckets to contain the material.
• A belt to carry the buckets and transmit the pull.
• Means to drive the belt.
• Accessories for loading the buckets, picking up the material, maintaining the belt tension, and enclosing and protecting the elevator. 

Bucket elevators can be designed in various ways, such as centrifugal discharge elevators, which rely on centrifugal force to propel the material into the discharge chute, and continuous discharge elevators, which operate at lower speeds to minimize product degradation. The choice between a belt bucket elevator or a chain bucket elevator depends on factors like product capacity, conveying height, and budget.

Some advantages of bucket elevators include:

• Gentle handling: Bucket elevators are designed to handle a wide range of materials with care, making them suitable for various industries. 
• Modular and customizable: Bucket elevators can be configured with multiple inlets or outlets, and their design allows for easy maintenance and troubleshooting. 
• Enclosed system: Bucket elevators are enclosed systems, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor handling applications, as well as when dust is a concern. 

Bucket elevators are used in various industries, such as agriculture, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, ceramic, glass, recycling, building, and metallurgical industries. They are available in various capacities, speeds, and sizes to suit specific material handling needs.