Bucket Elevator

A bucket elevator is a type of conveying system that uses buckets attached to a belt or chain to lift materials vertically. Here are some key features and specifications:

Components

1. Buckets: Attached to the belt or chain to carry materials.
2. Belt/Chain: Supports the buckets and moves them vertically.
3. Pulleys: Support the belt/chain at the top and bottom.
4. Drive: Electric motor or gearbox that powers the elevator.
5. Housing: Encloses the elevator to prevent material spillage.

Specifications

1. Capacity: Up to 1000 tons per hour.
2. Lift Height: Up to 50 meters (164 ft).
3. Belt/Chain Speed: 0.5 m/s to 2.5 m/s (1.6 ft/s to 8.2 ft/s).
4. Bucket Size: 1 liter to 100 liters (0.03 cu ft to 3.5 cu ft).
5. Power: Up to 500 kW (680 HP).

Types

1. Centrifugal Discharge: Buckets discharge materials by centrifugal force.
2. Continuous Discharge: Buckets discharge materials continuously.
3. Positive Discharge: Buckets discharge materials positively.

Applications

1. Grain Handling: Elevating grains, seeds, and other agricultural products.
2. Mining: Elevating minerals, ores, and other mining products.
3. Cement: Elevating cement, limestone, and other cement products.
4. Food Processing: Elevating food products, such as sugar, flour, and rice.

Advantages

1. High Capacity: Can handle large volumes of materials.
2. Vertical Lift: Can lift materials vertically, saving space.
3. Low Maintenance: Simple design with few moving parts.
4. Flexibility: Can be used in various industries and applications.

• Bucket elevator can elevate a variety of bulk materials from light to heavy and from fine to large lumps. A centrifugal discharge elevator may be vertical or inclined. Vertical elevators depend entirely on centrifugal force to get the material into the discharge chute.