Types of Bucket Elevators
What is a Bucket Elevator? A bucket elevator , is a mechanism for transfer of flowable bulk materials vertically. Bucket elevators are designed to move flowing powders or bulk solids vertically. Bucket elevators use an endless belt or chain and have a series of buckets attached to it. Bulk material is fed into an inlet hopper. Buckets (or cups) dig into the material and convey it up and over the head sprocket/pulley, and then throw the material out a discharge chute or throat. It consists of: Buckets to contain the material A belt or chain to carry the buckets and transmit the pull Electric Motor and Gear Box to drive the belt Accessories for loading the buckets or picking up the material, for receiving the discharged material, for maintaining the belt tension and for enclosing and protecting the elevator. Bucket elevators are not self-feeding, and are fed at a controlled rate. The buckets are usually where the chain or belt path is...
