Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator

What is Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator?

Chemical raw material bucket elevator is a mechanical equipment specially used for vertical conveying of chemical raw materials (such as granules, powders, minerals, etc.). Its core structure includes a hopper, a traction belt (or chain), a drive device and a shell, which is suitable for continuous and efficient lifting of materials. According to the design type, the common ones are Z-type chain bucket elevator and EI-type bucket elevator, and the lifting height range is generally 3 meters to 45 meters, and some models can reach 10 meters or higher.

Why Use Bucket Elevator to Transport Chemical Raw Material?

-Particle material transportation: such as fertilizers, plastic granules, mineral granules, etc.

-Powdered raw materials: such as chemical powders, fine chemicals, etc.

-Food and agriculture: For example, the lifting of agricultural products such as potatoes and grains (must meet food grade material requirements).

What are the applications of Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator?

-Chemical Industry: For vertical conveying of fertilizers, plastic granules, and mineral raw materials.

-Food processing: Such as the cleaning and packaging process of agricultural products.

-Pharmaceutical and Agriculture: Conveying APIs, seeds or fertilizers.

-Building materials and mining: such as cement, sand and gravel lifting.

How does the Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator work?

The Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator works by using motor-driven buckets attached to a belt/chain to scoop materials from the lower inlet, vertically lift them, and discharge them at the top through centrifugal force or gravity when the buckets flip over, ensuring enclosed, dust-free transport of powders, granules, or abrasive chemicals.

What are the advantages of Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator?

-High efficiency and energy saving: The low speed design reduces energy consumption and is suitable for large-scale continuous operations.

-Modular structure: easy to install and maintain, and the lifting height can be adjusted according to needs.

-Good sealing: The shell design reduces dust leakage and meets environmental protection and safety standards.

-Strong adaptability: It can handle high-temperature and corrosive materials (corrosion-resistant materials such as PP or stainless steel are required).

Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator Parameters

Model	TH300		TH400		TH315		TH400		TH500		TH630			TH800
Bucket form	Q	S	Q	S	Zh	Sh	Zh	Sh	Zh	Sh	Zh	Sh		Zh	Sh
Capacity（m3/h)	24	28	45	47	21	36	36	56	45	70	68	110		87	141
Bucket width(mm)	300		400		315		400		500		630			800
Bucket volume (L)	4.4	5.2	10	10.5	3.75	6	5.9	9.5	9.3	15	14.6		23.6	23.3	37.5
Pitch of buckets(mm)	512		512		512		512		688		688			920
Chain specification	Φ18×64		Φ18×64		Φ18×64		Φ18×64		Φ22×86		Φ22×86			Φ26×92
Sprocket pitch diameter（mm）	630		630		630		710		800		900			1000
Bucket speed(m/s)	1.4		1.4		1.4		1.4		1.5		1.5			1.6
The maximum size of material(mm)	40		50		45		55		65		75			85

Chemical Raw Material Bucket Elevator use site

Application Scenario	Lifting Height (m)	Capacity (m³/h)	Power Configuration	Notes
Phosphate Fertilizer Plant	15 – 25	50 – 100	7.5 – 15 kW motor	Handles powdered phosphate; stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance.
Chemical Powder Processing	10 – 20	30 – 80	5.5 – 11 kW motor	Enclosed design to prevent dust leakage; centrifugal discharge for fine powders
Lithium Battery Material Transport	8 – 15	20 – 60	4 – 7.5 kW motor	Used for lithium carbonate/cobalt oxide; wear-resistant chain buckets
Acid-Resistant Chemical Transport	12 – 30	40 – 120	11 – 22 kW motor	PVC-coated or stainless steel buckets for acidic/alkaline materials

How to select a Chemical raw material bucket elevator?

1. Material characteristics: particle size, humidity, corrosiveness (select corrosion-resistant materials).

2. Processing capacity: select hopper capacity and speed based on hourly delivery volume.

3. Space limitations: lifting height and installation position (such as Z type is suitable for space-constrained scenarios).

4. Environmental requirements: explosion-proof, waterproof or food-grade certification (such as PP material required in the food industry).

5. Maintenance cost: Chain type is suitable for heavy loads but requires regular lubrication, while belt type is easier to maintain.