How to choose the right bucket for the proper operation of an elevator

Elevator buckets They are used in elevators and are designed to transport other bulk products. They are installed on a conveyor belt used to lift the load vertically.

A metal bucket is significantly heavier than other types, meaning its use can lead to excessive energy consumption and rapid wear of the conveyor belt. When choosing this type of bucket, be aware that its design includes bends and sharp corners, which can cause deformation over time.

The seamless bucket is distinguished by its rounded, smooth shape, preventing grain from sticking. It weighs approximately the same as its polymer counterpart. The latter, despite all its advantages, cannot be used in sub-zero temperatures, as it becomes brittle. Therefore, elevators with polymer buckets are not intended for use in unheated areas.

Plastic elevator buckets are inferior to metal ones in another important respect, essential for proper elevator operation: the ability to remove so-called wear debris. Metal filings are easily removed from flour or grain by simply passing a special magnetic device over the entire mass.

In turn, the advantages of polymer elevator buckets are also obvious, these include:

• explosion safety;
• no risk of damaging grain and seeds thanks to the elastic edge;
• low adhesion of grain products;
• reduction of energy consumption;
• reduction of mechanical load on individual conveyor elements.

Plastic elevator buckets

Such products are characterized by their geometric shape remaining unchanged during operation, are resistant to corrosion, and operate silently.

Seamless drawn metal ladles

Products are manufactured using stamping and are limited in size according to GOST standards. The rounded corners prevent material sticking during use.

Stamped metal ladles

These products are manufactured using electric welding, which increases their weight compared to other similar products. These prefabricated metal buckets are used in the most challenging elevator operating conditions, where large fractions must be handled.