Bucket Elevator

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for vertical transport of bulk dry goods such as grains, powders, and granules within food processing lines.
• Commonly found in bakeries for moving flour or sugar, and in snack food production for conveying ingredients or finished products.
• Utilised in feed mills for lifting animal feed components.
• Applicable in confectionery for handling sweets and ingredients.
• Employed in packaging lines to elevate products to filling or bagging machines.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities typically range from 1 to 20 cubic metres per hour, depending on bucket size and speed.

Power supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with motor power varying based on height and capacity.

Construction material

Units for food processing are typically constructed from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) for hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Bucket material

Buckets are commonly made from food-grade plastic (e.g., polypropylene) or stainless steel.

Typical lift height

Lift heights for this type of equipment commonly range from 2 to 15 metres, depending on the specific application and design.

Footprint

The footprint for the base unit is typically compact, with the overall height being the primary dimension.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a bucket elevator handle?

  Bucket elevators are primarily designed for free-flowing, dry bulk materials such as grains, powders, granules, and small solid food items. They are not typically suitable for sticky or wet products.

• How is a bucket elevator cleaned?

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

• Are spare parts readily available for unknown manufacturers?

• What safety features should I look for?