Bucket Elevator
Vertical conveyor system for vertical lifting and conveying of materials
The bucket elevator uses a series of attached buckets to transport materials vertically. When the drive system starts, the buckets, mounted on either a chain or belt, collect materials from the inlet at the base. As they ascend, the buckets transport the materials to the top, where they are discharged either through tipping or centrifugal force. This system is ideal for handling bulk materials in industries such as agriculture, fertilizer production, chemicals, construction, and metallurgy.
Our company offers a range of models, including the TH series chain bucket elevators and NE series plate chain elevators, along with related components tailored to specific industrial needs. These material handling systems are known for their efficiency in handling vertical transport tasks, supporting continuous operation and high production demands.
Used for transporting granules and viscous materials vertically
The TH bucket elevator is commonly used in the fertilizer industry to handle materials such as ammonium chloride, potassium fertilizer, and ammonium carbonate. Over time, these materials tend to clump together when stored, forming large lumps. Before feeding the raw materials into the production line, this lump breaker performs a rough break, reducing large clumps, some as big as several centimeters, down to sizes below 3-4 cm. Its simple structure, compact size, and low energy consumption make it an efficient and practical solution for material handling.
Features
- The upper and lower chain wheels are built with a modular structure, allowing for easy replacement of the rims, reducing maintenance costs.
- The lower section utilizes a counterweight lever tensioning system that automatically maintains consistent tension, preventing chain slippage or derailment, ensuring smooth operation.
- The elevator uses high-strength circular chains, which are heat-treated for improved tensile strength and wear resistance, greatly extending the service life of the equipment.
Loading and Unloading Options
This conveyor comes with two types of buckets:
- ZH-Type (Medium-Depth Bucket): Designed for transporting sticky, difficult-to-throw materials like wet sand, chemical fertilizers, soda ash, and clay.
- ZH-Type (Deep Bucket): Ideal for dry, loose materials that are easy to discharge, such as crushed stones, coal, cement raw materials, and slag.
Specifications
| Model | ||||||||||||
| Bucket type | Zh (medium-depth bucket) | Sh (deep bucket) | Zh (medium-depth bucket) | Sh (deep bucket) | Zh (medium-depth bucket) | Sh (deep bucket) | Zh (medium-depth bucket) | Sh (deep bucket) | Zh (medium-depth bucket) | Sh (deep bucket) | Zh (medium-depth bucket) | Sh (deep bucket) |
| Conveying capacity (m³/h) | 35 | 60 | 58 | 94 | 75 | 118 | 152 | 185 | 146 | 235 | 235 | 365 |
| Bucket width (mm) | 315 | 400 | 500 | 630 | 800 | 1000 | ||||||
| Bucket volume (L) | 3.75 | 6 | 5.9 | 9.5 | 9.3 | 15 | 14.6 | 23.6 | 23.3 | 37.5 | 37.6 | 58 |
| Distance between buckets (mm) | 512 | 688 | 920 | |||||||||
| Chain diameter×pitch (mm) | Ø18×64×7 loops | Ø22×86×7 loops | Ø26×92×7 loops | |||||||||
| Chain hook | Ø18×64×M16 | Ø22×86×M18 | Ø26×92×M20 | |||||||||
| Number of chains | 2 | |||||||||||
| Breaking strength of each chain (kN) | ≥320 | ≥480 | ≥570 | |||||||||
| Bucket speed (m/s) | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | |||||||||
Used for transporting powders, granules, lumps and abrasive materials vertically
Our bucket elevator is a suitable solution for vertically transporting various materials, including powders, granules, and small lumps. Its flow-in feeding and gravity discharge system reduce material degradation and spillage, making it suitable for handling abrasive substances. This bulk material handling equipment's wear-resistant chain and enclosed design ensure efficient operation with minimal maintenance, ideal for industries like cement, mining, and construction materials. Its sealed structure minimizes environmental contamination, providing a cost-effective and reliable transport solution.
Features
- This bucket elevator can handle a wide range of materials, including powders, granules, and abrasive substances, with minimal restrictions on material type or size.
- The flow-in feeding design eliminates the need for bucket digging, reducing material collisions and wear. The high-strength wear-resistant chain prolongs its service life and minimizes mechanical wear.
- Sealed design ensures minimal environmental pollution.
- Low operational and maintenance costs due to its energy efficiency and robust construction.
Loading and Unloading Method
The bucket elevator uses a flow-in feeding method and gravity-induced unloading, eliminating material backflow. It is especially suited for vertically conveying materials like raw cement, coal, limestone, dry clay, and clinker.
Specifications
| Model | Conveying capacity (m³/h) | Bucket volume (L) | Distance between buckets (mm) | Bucket speed (m/min) |
| 15 | 2.5 | 203.2 | 29.8 | |
| 32 | 7.8 | 304.8 | 30.1 | |
| 60 | 14.7 | 304.8 | 30.1 | |
| 110 | 400 | 400 | 31 | |
| 170 | 400 | 400 | 31 | |
| 210 | 500 | 500 | 30 | |
| 320 | 500 | 500 | 30 | |
| 380 | 600 | 600 | 30 | |
| 470 | 700 | 700 | 30 | |
| 600 | 700 | 700 | 30 | |
| 800 | 800 | 800 | 30 |
