Bucket Elevator

A bucket elevator is a vertical conveying system designed for lifting bulk materials such as powders and granules. It offers high lifting capacity, efficient vertical transport, and broad adaptability. These elevators are widely used in industries including chemicals, metallurgy, mining, feed processing, flour milling, rice milling, oil extraction, starch production, grain storage, and port handling.

Based on the type of drive mechanism, bucket elevators are typically divided into three types: TD belt type, NE plate chain type, and TH ring chain type.

The TD belt elevator uses a rubber belt mounted on drive and return pulleys located at the head and tail. In contrast, NE and TH types adopt dual-chain transmission systems with sprockets for power and redirection.

During operation, materials are loaded into buckets at the bottom of the elevator. As the belt or chain moves upward, the buckets carry the materials over the head sprocket. The contents are then discharged by gravity through the outlet chute.

Our bucket elevators are engineered with enhancements in structure, stability, and maintainability, offering several key benefits:

Lower Energy Use. Inflow feeding and tightly spaced buckets reduce resistance and digging, cutting energy loss and drive power needs.

Longer Service Life. Gentle feeding minimizes wear, impact, and spillage-extending the machine's lifespan and reliability.

Stable, High Lifting. Precision design ensures over 20,000 hours of stable running. Supports taller vertical lifts with smooth operation.

Enhanced Safety. Equipped with a backstop to prevent reverse motion, an overflow alarm, and a speed switch for safer operation. The casing features explosion vents and inspection windows. Optional add-ons include an emergency stop, bearing sensors, and level detectors for improved protection.