Ceramic powder conveying bucket elevator

What is Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator?

Ceramic powder conveying bucket elevator is a device specially used for vertical conveying of powdered materials such as ceramic powder. It lifts materials from low to high through a bucket fixed on a belt or chain, and is suitable for conveying scenarios that require high efficiency, closed and pollution-free. Its design focuses on preventing powder leakage and material damage, and is widely used in ceramics, chemicals, building materials and other industries.

What are the functions of Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator?

Vertical conveying: lifts ceramic powder from low to high, and the conveying height can reach 3 meters to 45 meters.

Quantitative conveying: quantitative conveying can be achieved to ensure that the amount of material conveyed each time is consistent.

Closed conveying: adopts a fully enclosed structure to prevent powder leakage and environmental pollution.

Efficient conveying: achieves high conveying volume and high efficiency by optimizing the bucket design and operating speed.

Damage-free conveying: adopts low-speed operation and special bucket design to ensure that the ceramic powder is not damaged during the conveying process.

Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator Application

Ceramic industry: used to convey powdered materials such as ceramic raw materials and glazes.

Chemical industry: suitable for conveying chemical powders and granular materials.

Building materials industry: used for vertical conveying of powdered materials such as cement and lime.

Food industry: suitable for conveying food-grade powdered materials such as flour and powdered sugar.

Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator Customer Cases

Application Scenario	Lifting Amount	Lifting Height
A ceramic raw material processing plant, used for continuous transportation of high-purity alumina powder to a 4-meter high mixing and stirring system	15-20 tons/hour (powder bulk density 0.8-1.2g/cm³)	4 meters
A ceramic glaze production line in Vietnam, with a ton bag unloader to automatically load materials to a 6-meter high storage bin	8-12 tons/hour (powder moisture content <3%)	6 meters (with automatic unloading bucket device)
A special ceramic factory in South Africa, used to lift fine ceramic powder (particle size <100 mesh) after screening to a 3-meter high packaging line	1.5-2.5 cubic meters/hour (intermittent operation)	3 meters (save space and avoid blockage of traditional spiral machines)

How does the Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator work?

The ceramic powder bucket elevator drives the lifting belt or chain through the motor, driving the chain or belt with the bucket to move upward. The material is lifted in the bucket, and after reaching a certain height, it is dumped out through the discharge port. During the lifting process, the material is subject to less wear in the bucket, maintaining good material properties.

What are the advantages of Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator?

High efficiency and energy saving: adopt low-speed operation and optimized design to reduce energy consumption.

No pollution: fully enclosed structure to prevent powder leakage and environmental pollution.

Low breakage rate: special bucket design and low-speed operation to ensure material integrity.

Easy maintenance: modular design, easy to disassemble and maintain.

Strong adaptability: can be customized according to different material characteristics to meet diverse needs.

Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator Parameters

Model					TH160		TH200		TH250		TH315		TH400		TH500		TH630
Bucket					ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH
Delivery volume m³/h			Normal type		15	25	18	29	31	48	35	60	60	94	75	118	114	185
			Upgraded		-	-	-	-	-	-	46	80	80	125	100	157	152	246
Bucket		Bucket width mm			160		200		250		315		400		500		630
		Bucket capacity L			1.2	1.9	1.5	2.4	3.0	4.6	3.75	6.0	5.9	9.5	9.3	15.0	14.6	23.6
		Bucket distance mm		Normal type	500						512				688
				Upgraded	-						384				516
Chain	Round steel (diameter×pitch)mm				14×50						18×64				22×86
	Number of rings			Normal type	9						7				7
				Upgraded	-						5				5
Bucket running speed m/s					1.2						1.4				1.5
Main sprocket pitch diameter mm					300	365			520		630		710		800		900
Spindle speed r/min					69.71	63.22			44.11		42.5		37.6		35.8		31.8
Particle size mm					20	25			30		35		40		50		60

Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator Structure

Hopper: used to load and convey materials, the material can be plastic or metal, selected according to the material characteristics

Belt or chain: as a driving component, drive the bucket to run

Drive device: including motor and reducer to provide power.

Shell: Fully enclosed structure to prevent powder leakage.

Feed port and discharge port: used for material loading and unloading respectively.

Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator Parameters

How to select Ceramic Powder Conveying Bucket Elevator?

1. Material Properties (Key Factors for Ceramic Powder)

A. Powder Characteristics

Particle Size & Flowability:

Fine powders (e.g., alumina, zirconia) may require sealed designs to prevent dust leakage.

Coarse or abrasive powders (e.g., ceramic granules) need wear-resistant buckets & chains.

Moisture & Stickiness:

If the powder is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture), choose stainless steel construction to avoid clogging.

For sticky powders, anti-adhesion coatings or vibratory discharge may be needed.

Explosiveness & Static Sensitivity: If the powder is combustible (e.g., fine ceramic dust), select ATEX-certified explosion-proof motors.

B. Recommended Bucket Types

Powder Type	Best Bucket Style	Reason
Fine, Dry Powder	Polyethylene (PE) or Stainless Steel Buckets	Prevents static buildup, easy cleaning
Abrasive Powder	Wear-Resistant Steel Buckets	Longer lifespan under friction
Sticky Powder	Perforated or Coated Buckets	Reduces material clinging

2. Lifting Height (Vertical Conveying Distance)

Lifting Height	Suitable Elevator Type	Notes
< 10m	Belt-Type (D Series)	Light-duty, cost-effective
10-30m	Chain-Type (TH/NE Series)	Heavy-duty, high stability
> 30m	Heavy-Duty Chain (NE Series)	Reinforced structure for tall lifts

For ceramic powders, NE or TH series are preferred due to better sealing and dust control.

Space constraints? Consider Z-type bucket elevators for horizontal + vertical movement.

3. Capacity (Throughput Requirements)

Capacity (Ton/Hour)	Recommended Model	Motor Power (kW)
1-10 T/H	D/HL Series	2.2-7.5 kW
10-50 T/H	TH/NE Series	7.5-22 kW
50+ T/H	Custom Large NE Series	30+ kW

Example Calculation:

If you need 20 T/H at 15m height, a NE30 model with 11 kW motor would be ideal.

4. Power & Drive System Selection

A. Motor Type

Standard Motor: For general ceramic powder (non-explosive).

Explosion-Proof Motor: Required for combustible dust (ATEX/IECEx).

Frequency Control Motor: Adjustable speed for varying loads.

B. Transmission System

Chain Drive (TH/NE Series): Best for heavy loads & high lifts.

Belt Drive (D Series): Quieter, but less durable for abrasive powders.

C. Additional Features

Dustproof Design: Critical for fine ceramic powders.

Inspection Doors: For easy maintenance.

Overload Protection: Prevents motor burnout.