A bucket elevator is a highly efficient continuous conveying system designed for the vertical transport of bulk materials. It is widely used in industries such as fertilizers, chemicals, building materials, grain processing, and mining. The equipment uses buckets evenly distributed along the drive chain to continuously lift materials from a lower elevation to a higher one, enabling automated conveying.
This equipment is particularly suitable for powdery, granular, and small-lump materials, such as organic fertilizer, compound fertilizer, mineral powder, cement, and grains. Depending on specific operational requirements, various models and configurations are available, including belt-type bucket elevators and chain-type bucket elevators.
| Model | Silo Volume(m³/h) | Max. Feed Size(mm) | Power(kw) | Silo Width(mm) | Silo Distance(mm) | Linear Velocity(m/h) |
| LAE-160 | 5.4/9.6 | 25 | 3 | 160 | 280 | 1.4 |
| LAE-250 | 12/22 | 35 | 4 | 250 | 360 | 1.6 |
| LAE-315 | 17/30 | 45 | 5.5 | 315 | 410 | 1.6 |
| LAE-400 | 24/40 | 55 | 7.5 | 400 | 480 | 1.8 |
| LAE-500 | 32/50 | 65 | 11 | 500 | 530 | 1.8 |
| LAE-630 | 40/60 | 75 | 15 | 630 | 600 | 2 |
1. Head Section
Includes the drive motor, gearbox, and drive drum/sprocket
Responsible for providing power and discharging material
Can be equipped with a backstop to prevent the equipment from reversing
2. Tail Section
Features a feed inlet
Equipped with a tensioning device to adjust the tension of the traction component
Optional counterweight tensioning or screw tensioning structures
3. Casing
Manufactured from high-quality carbon steel or stainless steel
Modular assembly structure with excellent sealing performance
Prevents dust leakage and supports environmentally friendly production
4. Buckets
Common materials: carbon steel, stainless steel, nylon
Select deep or shallow bucket designs based on material characteristics
Directly impacts conveying efficiency and discharge performance
5. Traction Component
Optional belt or chain drive
Belt type: Smooth operation, low noise
Chain type: High load capacity, suitable for heavy-duty applications
1. High-Efficiency Conveying
Strong continuous operation capability and high conveying capacity, capable of meeting large-scale production demands.
2. Compact Footprint
Vertical lifting structure significantly saves space, making it suitable for compact production line layouts.
3. Excellent Sealing, Environmentally Friendly and Dust-Free
Fully enclosed housing design effectively prevents dust leakage, meeting environmental protection requirements.
4. Stable Operation and Low Failure Rate
Simple structure, smooth operation, low maintenance costs, and long service life.
5. High Adaptability
Capable of conveying a wide range of materials, including powders, granules, and small chunks, making it suitable for a broad spectrum of industries.
6. Customizable Design
Lifting height, conveying capacity, and materials (such as all-stainless steel construction) can be customized to meet specific production process requirements.
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