Bucket Lift Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Elevating bulk food products such as grains, powders, and small solids in a controlled manner.
• Transferring ingredients between different stages of a food processing line, often to higher levels.
• Feeding packaging machinery or storage hoppers with a consistent flow of product.
• Handling delicate food items with minimal breakage due to the contained bucket design.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from hundreds of kilograms to several tonnes per hour, depending on bucket size and lift speed.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase industrial electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is typically required.

Construction material

Typically, food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) is used for product contact parts to ensure hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Lift height

Units commonly offer lift heights from a few metres up to 10-15 metres, adaptable to facility layout.

Bucket volume

Individual bucket volumes typically range from 1 to 10 litres, influencing overall capacity.

Footprint

The footprint is primarily vertical, with the base requiring space for the drive and infeed, and the top for discharge.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are suitable for a bucket lift conveyor?

  Bucket lift conveyors are ideal for free-flowing granular products, powders, small solids, and some fragile items that require gentle handling. They are less suitable for sticky or very wet products.

• How easy is it to clean and maintain a used bucket lift conveyor?

• Can the speed of the conveyor be adjusted?

• What safety features should I look for?

• Is installation complex for this type of equipment?