Bucket elevators are an efficient means of transporting material from one location to another, though they do not necessarily come in a one-size-fits-all configuration. Due to their versatility in working with a wide range of materials and industries, bucket elevators must be specifically designed on a per project basis, while considering the following:
- Material– a material’s characteristics play an important role in bucket elevator design. Only free flowing materials should be handled; bucket elevators are not recommended for wet, sticky, or sludge-like materials.
- Capacity rate– capacity rate defines the quantity of material the bucket elevator will convey, and this varies per centrifugal and continuous bucket styles.
- Dimension– the overall height to lift the material, in combination with the material and capacity rate are instrumental to bucket elevator design.
For more in-depth information, read our blog post Everything you need to Know about Bucket Elevator Design.