Belt Type Bucket Elevator

What is a Belt Type Bucket Elevator?

Belt Type Bucket Elevator is a continuous mechanical device that uses a high-strength rubber belt as a traction member to transport materials vertically through a hopper fixed on the belt. Its core design concept is to achieve stable and efficient transportation of materials from low to high through the coordinated work of the belt and the hopper.

Our Belt Type Bucket Elevator uses high-quality wear-resistant belts, combined with precision-made hoppers and drive devices to ensure the stability and efficiency of materials during vertical transportation. We provide a variety of models and specifications to meet the needs of different working conditions and conveying volumes.

What are the types of belt type bucket elevators?

Classification standard	Type	Main features	Application
Conveying capacity	Lightweight	Conveying volume <10m³/h, lightweight structure	Conveying light materials such as grain, flour, starch, etc. in grain, food, and pharmaceutical industries
	Medium-sized	Conveying capacity 10-50m³/h, balanced and durable	Medium-heavy materials in building materials, chemical and other industries, such as cement, fertilizer, plastic particles, etc.
	Heavy-duty	Conveying capacity >50m³/h, sturdy and durable	Designed for mining, metallurgy and other industries, used to convey high-heavy materials such as ore, coal, slag, etc.
Unloading method	Centrifugal	High-speed unloading, high efficiency	Dry powder or small granular materials with good fluidity
	Gravity type	Low-speed unloading, reducing crushing	Blocky, wet or sticky materials, such as wet sand, clay, etc.
	Mixed type	Dual action, wide adaptability	Various industrial materials
Hopper form	Deep bucket	Deep bucket, large loading capacity	Dry powdery materials
	Shallow bucket	Shallow bucket, thorough unloading	Blocky, wet materials
	Pointed bottom bucket	Complete unloading, no residue	Viscous chemical products

What are the advantages of Belt Type Bucket Elevator?

Smooth operation and low noise: Compared with chain drive, belts have better flexibility and shock absorption, run more smoothly, produce less noise, and improve the working environment.

Low maintenance cost: The belt has low lubrication requirements, relatively uniform wear, and a long replacement cycle, which reduces maintenance costs and downtime.

High conveying speed: The belt has a low dead weight and can achieve higher operating speeds, thereby improving overall conveying efficiency.

Low material breakage rate: The elastic properties of the belt reduce the impact and extrusion of the material, reducing the material breakage rate, especially suitable for the conveying of fragile materials.

High design flexibility: The belt connection method and length adjustment are relatively flexible, which can adapt to different lifting heights and installation layouts.

What is the difference between a Belt Type Bucket Elevator and a Chain Bucket Elevator?

Comparison items	Belt bucket elevator	Chain bucket elevator	Advantage differences
Traction components	Rubber belt	Metal chain	Belt is lighter and softer
Operation speed	1.5-3.5m/s	0.4-1.2m/s	Belt speed is 2-3 times faster
Energy consumption level	Low (baseline)	15-20% higher	Belt saves energy significantly
Noise level	<65dB	>75dB	Belt is quieter
Maintenance frequency	1-2 inspections per year	Monthly lubrication adjustment	Easy belt maintenance
Service life	5-8 years	2-3 years	Longer belt life
Initial cost	Medium	Medium or slightly lower	Not much difference
Applicable materials	Light to moderate abrasiveness	Heavy abrasiveness	Chain is more wear-resistant
High temperature adaptability	≤120℃	≤250℃	Chain has higher temperature resistance

How does the Belt Type Bucket Elevator work?

The operating mechanism of the Belt Type Bucket Elevator is based on simple mechanical principles but demonstrates excellent engineering efficiency. The motor drives the head drum to rotate through the reducer, driving the seamless rubber belt around the head and bottom drums to circulate. The hopper firmly mounted on the belt scoops the material at the bottom feeding area. As the belt rises to the head drum position, under the dual effects of centrifugal force and gravity, the material is accurately thrown to the discharge port, completing the entire lifting process. This cyclic action realizes the continuous vertical conveying of materials, and the conveying height can reach more than 50 meters, meeting the vertical conveying needs of various industrial scenarios.

Belt Type Bucket Elevator Specifications

Model	Max Feed Size     (mm)	Capacity (Ton/Hour)	Lifting Speed  (m/s)	Belt Width (mm)	Lifting Height (m)
TD160	25	5.4-16	1.4	200	<40
TD250	35	12-35	1.6	300	<40
TD315	45	17-40	1.6	400	<40
TD400	55	24-66	1.8	500	<40
TD500	60	38-92	1.8	600	<40
TD630	70	85-142	2	700	<40

What are the applications of Belt Type Bucket Elevator?

Belt Type Bucket Elevator is widely used in building materials industry (cement, limestone, sandstone, gypsum, etc.), chemical industry: (fertilizer, soda ash, resin, powdered additives, etc.), grain industry: (wheat, corn, soybean, feed, etc.), power industry (coal powder, slag, etc.), metallurgical industry (ore powder, coke, etc.), light industry (salt, sugar, starch, etc.).

How to select a belt type bucket elevator?

The selection of a belt type bucket elevator needs to consider many factors: material properties (specific gravity, particle size, humidity, abrasiveness, temperature, etc.), process requirements (conveying capacity, lifting height, inlet and outlet positions), environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor, temperature, humidity, corrosiveness) and special needs (explosion-proof, food grade, airtightness, etc.). Our engineering team has rich experience in selection and can recommend the most suitable model and configuration based on the parameters provided by the customer.

For non-standard requirements, we provide fully customized services, including the design and manufacture of special sizes, special materials, and special functions (such as weighing, iron removal, dust removal and other additional devices). Customized products usually take 4-8 weeks from design to delivery, depending on the complexity. We recommend that customers choose standard models as much as possible to obtain the best economy and delivery time, and only consider customized solutions when it is really necessary.