Bucket Elevators

A bucket elevator is a type of vertical transport equipment used to move bulk materials, such as grains, powders, or other granular substances, from one level to another. It typically consists of:
Buckets: Containers attached to a belt or chain, used to carry materials.
Belt or Chain: The driving mechanism that moves the buckets along a vertical track.
Head Pulley or Drive: The pulley at the top that helps drive the belt or chain.
Boot: The lower section where materials are fed into the buckets.
Bucket elevators are used in various industries, including agriculture, mining, construction, and manufacturing, for their efficiency in handling large volumes of materials vertically over long distances. They can be configured in different ways, such as continuous or centrifugal discharge, depending on the material being moved and the specific requirements of the application.