Bucket Elevator Manufacturers and Companies

Bucket elevators are conveyor devices used for transporting different types of materials vertically. These bucket elevators are generally designed for either a centrifugal or a continuous design. Centrifugal bucket elevators are ideal for powdered solids including: sand, sugar, grains, chemicals, etc. This type of bucket elevator utilizes a high speed centrifugal force to toss the materials from the bucket into the targeted area. Continuous bucket elevators however are preferred for applications which involve fragile materials. This design operates at a slower speed and uses the force of gravity to discharge the materials. More complex bucket elevators can be designed to unload materials at a variety of intervals and these systems can be equipped with different accessories that allow for various features. Since certain types of bucket elevators are ideal for particular applications then this type of machinery can be customized to meet the specialized need of the project.