The industrial Bucket Elevator is a continuous conveying device widely used for the vertical transport of bulk materials. It lifts materials from a lower level to a higher one using a series of buckets attached to a traction component (either a belt or a chain).
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• Running Components: Consist of the buckets and the traction component (rubber belt, round link chain, or plate chain).
• Drive Unit: Includes the electric motor, speed reducer, backstop (to prevent material backflow during power outages), etc.
• Upper Section: Features the drive pulley (or sprocket), discharge outlet, and anti-backflow mechanisms.
• Intermediate Casing: Provides structural support and sealing, preventing dust leakage.
• Lower Section: Contains the tensioning device (to maintain tension in the traction component) and the feed inlet.
• High Conveying Capacity: Capable of handling a wide variety of materials, ranging from fine powders to large lumps.
• Small Footprint: Features a vertical layout, significantly saving floor space within the facility.
• Excellent Sealing: Fully enclosed casing minimizes environmental pollution.
• High Lifting Height: Advanced models can achieve lifting heights of 40–60 meters or even higher.
Based on the type of traction component and the discharge method, common types include:
• TD Type (Belt Type): Utilizes a rubber belt; suitable for bulk materials with low to moderate abrasiveness (e.g., pulverized coal).
• TH Type (Round Link Chain Type): Employs a high-strength round link chain with excellent wear resistance; suitable for conveying high-temperature or highly abrasive materials (e.g., ores, clinker).
• NE Type (Plate Chain Type): Utilizes a bushing roller chain; offers high lifting heights, strong load-bearing capacity, and smooth operation.
• Centrifugal Discharge: Discharges material by throwing it outward using centrifugal force generated by high-speed operation; suitable for dry, free-flowing powdery or small-granular materials.
• Gravity Discharge: Discharges material relying on the force of gravity; suitable for lumpy, heavy, or fragile materials. Hybrid: Somewhere between the two.
Capable of handling a wide variety of materials, ranging from fine powders to large lumps.
Features a vertical layout that significantly conserves plant floor space.
Equipped with a fully enclosed casing to minimize environmental pollution.
Advanced models can achieve lifting heights of 40 to 60 meters—or even higher.
1. Loading: Material enters the lower base unit through the feed inlet. Depending on the characteristics of the material, the loading process can be classified into two types: "scooping" (where the buckets directly scoop material from the accumulation within the base) and "inflow" (where material flows directly into the buckets).
2. Lifting: The drive mechanism rotates the drum or sprocket, causing the traction component to lift the material-filled buckets vertically upward along the casing.
3. Discharging: As the buckets reach the top and invert, the material is discharged through the outlet under the influence of centrifugal force or gravity.
| Model | TH160 | TH250 | TH315 | TH400 | TH500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket Width(mm) | 160 | 250 | 315 | 400 | 500 |
| Bucket Distance(mm) | 300 | 420 | 500 | 560 | 625 |
| Speed(m/s) | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Max Granule size(mm) | 25 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 60 |
| High Degree of Appearance(m) | H+0.9 | H+1.2 | H+1.2 | H+1.5 | H+1.5 |
| Conveying Capacity(m³/h) | 15-30 | 31-48 | 35-60 | 60-94 | 75-118 |
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