Achieving Optimal Wood Chip Handling with Custom Equipment

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Wood Chip Handling System, Wood Chip Conveyors

Whether in packaging production, pulp and paper processing, biomass fuel generation or otherwise, wood-based biomass products are handled in a variety of settings and forms, from bark to shredded wood, and perhaps most often, wood chips. The unique characteristics of wood biomass materials require careful …

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Bucket Elevators: The Choice for Vertical Aggregate Handling

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Bucket Elevators for Vertical Handling of Aggregates

When it comes to vertically conveying aggregates, the bucket elevator has become the equipment of choice, particularly when space is limited. These diverse machines continue to lend the industry reliable operation, heavy-duty handling, and a minimal spatial footprint, among many other advantages. Why Bucket Elevators …

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A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation

This article was authored by:

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

A Guide to Bucket Elevator Installation Featured Image

Bucket elevator installation requires attention to detail to avoid potential inefficiencies, equipment malfunction, and premature wear. Through decades of experience, FEECO has developed a set of guidelines to ensure each elevator gets assembled and installed properly. Bucket Elevator Construction 3D Rendering of a FEECO Bucket …

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Elevator Bucket Style Selection

This article was authored by:

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Elevator Bucket Style Selection: 3D Model of a FEECO Bucket Elevator

Whether purchasing a new bucket elevator or re-configuring an existing one, proper elevator bucket style selection is a key aspect of achieving an effective and efficient handling system. With a range of elevator bucket styles available, selecting the most appropriate fit can seem daunting, but …

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Photo of the Week: 3D Bucket Elevator

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

3D Bucket Elevator

Today’s photo highlights a 3D bucket elevator. FEECO offers both continuous and centrifugal bucket elevators, all designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the unique material to be transported. Continuous bucket elevators are predominantly used when gentle material transportation is required, such as with fragile …

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Bucket Elevator Design: Centrifugal Vs. Continuous

This article was authored by:

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Bucket Elevator Intermediate Sections

When selecting a bucket elevator, the goal is to allow for the most efficient process flow possible. Two elevator designs are available: centrifugal and continuous. Both styles are designed to move material vertically, with each offering distinct advantages. Centrifugal Bucket Elevators The centrifugal style elevator …

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