Bucket Elevator

Applications & Use Cases

• Vertical transport of bulk dry goods such as grains, powders, and granules.
• Feeding processing lines in food manufacturing, chemical plants, and agricultural facilities.
• Elevating aggregates and minerals in quarrying and construction material production.
• Moving small components or waste materials in various industrial settings.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities typically range from 1 to 50 cubic metres per hour, depending on bucket size and speed.

Power supply

Commonly, units of this type operate on a 400V, 3-phase electrical supply, requiring a motor typically between 0.75 kW and 5.5 kW.

Typical lift height

Bucket elevators are designed for significant vertical lifts, commonly ranging from 3 to 30 metres, depending on application and design.

Material of construction

Typically constructed from mild steel for general industrial use, or stainless steel (304 or 316) for food-grade or corrosive environments.

Bucket material

Buckets are commonly made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), nylon, or various metals such as mild steel or stainless steel.

Footprint considerations

While primarily vertical, the base unit requires a footprint for the boot section and motor, typically around 1m x 1.5m for smaller to medium units.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of materials can a bucket elevator handle?

  Bucket elevators are best suited for free-flowing, dry, and semi-abrasive bulk materials. They are not ideal for sticky, wet, or extremely abrasive products.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used bucket elevator?

• How is a bucket elevator typically fed?

• Are there different types of bucket elevators?

• What safety features should I look for?