What is a Bucket Elevator?
The bucket elevator transports materials vertically or at an incline by using a container shaped like a bucket to lift them from a low position to a high one. It includes a driving device, a transmission chain, and a bucket.
The material is fed into the elevator through a port, and then the chain moves the bucket up or down to transport the material vertically. While the bucket is being lifted, the materials are placed inside it and carried along as the bucket moves.
Bucket Elevator Types:
As a bucket elevator supplier in India, we supply these elevators in numerous types to diversified industries. Below are detailed types:
- Pendulum Bucket Elevator: This kind of elevator has both horizontal and vertical transportation in a single conveyor system. The design of the product is ideal for gently moving seeds and other delicate bulk products that flow freely. It has a modular design that suits multiple requirements and is placed in narrow areas.
- Belt and Chain Bucket Elevator: The multiple buckets can be attached to the chain or belt for lifting the wet or dry materials. There are two chains implemented in the elevators that can be designed with high-quality materials to resist wear and tear and give high performance. It is continuously moving with the help of an electric motor.
- Centrifugal Bucket Elevator: In this type, centrifugal force is used to move free-flowing or loose materials through the systems. It can be worked at both slow and fast speeds, giving high performance. This conveyor consists of buckets that are built with materials such as plastic or stainless steel and can reach the top easily through a centrifugal force mechanism. The contents of the bucket can be taken out from the top.
Technical Specifications:
| Specifications |
Pendulum Bucket Elevator |
Belt and Chain Bucket Elevator |
Centrifugal Bucket Elevator |
Vertical Bucket Elevator |
| Material Used |
Stainless Steel |
Steel or Plastics |
Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel |
Steel or Stainless Steel |
| Speed |
0.5 to 1.5 m/s |
0.3 to 2 m/s |
1.0 to 3 m/s |
0.5 to 2.0 m/s |
| Output power |
10 KW |
30 KW |
20 KW |
15 KW |
| Capacity |
200 tons/hr |
300 tons/hr |
100 tons/hr |
50 tons/hr |
| Maximum Inclined Angle |
30° to 45° |
Up to 60° |
90°, Vertical |
Up to 60° |
| Lift height |
Up to 40 m |
Up to 60 m |
Up to 30 m |
Up to 50 m |
| Material Handling Type |
Granular |
Heavy Duty |
Free flowing |
Varied |
Benefits of Bucket Elevator:
We, bucket elevator suppliers in India, distribute a wide variety of these elevators with the following benefits.
- Attractive and Innovative Design: These elevators are coated with glossy finishing, which provides an elegant look and innovation in design.
- Simple Movement:It is structured with very simple patterns, including buckets, chains, and belts. This pattern allows to move the materials quickly and without interrupting.
- Huge capacity: With the larger-sized buckets, a huge amount of materials can be transported through the elevator at the top end.
- Weather Resistance :Most bucket elevators are able to operate in any type of weather, no matter the project or transportation needs. This resistance property makes sure that bad weather will not cause delays or disruptions to products.
Usage of Bucket Elevator:
Our bucket elevators are mostly used in various kinds of industries for handling loose, dry, or wet materials, including:
- Fly Ash Coal
- Wood chips
- Sand, Lime
- Minerals and Ores
- Grains, seeds, fertilizers
Applications of Bucket Elevator:
We bucket elevator dealers in India, are also used in various applications as given below:
- Efficient Material Handling: Bucket elevators are suitable for materials such as grain, fertilizers, and minerals. Their slim profile, combined with their vertical design, facilitates easy movement, making them suitable for industries that need to handle massive quantities of materials.
- Food Industry Use: Bucket elevators are crucial in the food industry, where they handle foods such as grains (cereals), sugar, and flour. Their safe and hygienic transportation ensures that food processing manufacturers maintain high levels of sterilization and efficiency.
- Mining and Minerals: For example, in mining and mineral processing bucket elevators are employed to lift heavy materials such as coal or ores high up into the plant. These are sturdy machines and can handle the abrasive nature of these materials without the threat to performance.
- Cement and Building Materials: Bucket elevators are most common in the building industry to transport cement and other industrial factory materials. They lead to a more efficient job site by allowing for faster material handling up/down in comparison to manual methods of hoisting/lowering.
- Industry-specific Tailored Solutions: We can customize bucket elevators as your requirement, widely use in pharmaceuticals, chemicals and plastic. This flexibility enables businesses to move a variety of materials swiftly, meaning they can respond quickly and effectively to their evolving operational needs.
Being the leading bucket elevator manufacturers, suppliers, & dealers in India, Screwtech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. focuses on bucket elevators that can be supplied to multiple industries worldwide. We can construct, deliver, and maintain high-quality bucket elevators in India.
Contact Screwtech Engineering Pvt. Ltd., which is one of the best bucket elevator manufacturers in India, for more information on our range of products and services.
