Rotary bucket elevator is a kind of conveying equipment widely used in mining, chemical, construction and other industries. It utilizes a drive system, such as a chain or tape, to lift the material from a low to a high place. Compared with other hoists, the rotary bucket hoist has the advantages of simple structure, large conveying capacity and low energy consumption.
The main part of the bucket elevator includes hopper, chain, drive device and frame, etc. A hopper is a container that carries material, usually made of metal or plastic, and is shaped like a tipping bucket. The chain is a part that transmits power, and through the rotation of the chain, the hopper is driven to rise or fall along the track. The drive device includes a motor, reducer, and coupling, among others, which power the chain. The frame is the supporting structure of the whole hoist, which is usually a steel structure or reinforced concrete structure.
During the working process of the rotary bucket elevator, the material enters the hopper through the feed port, and the hopper rises or falls along the track as the chain rotates. During the lifting process, the material is subjected to gravity and gradually slides down until it is sent out of the discharge port. In order to prevent the material from spilling during the lifting process, the hopper is usually designed with an inclined design, and devices such as baffles or deflectors are set at the outlet.
Rotary bucket elevator is suitable for various types of materials, such as ore, coal, cement, sand and gravel, etc. Its conveying capacity can range from a few hundred tons to tens of thousands of tons, and the conveying height can reach up to several hundred meters. When choosing a bucket elevator, it is necessary to consider comprehensively according to the actual needs and working conditions, such as conveying volume, conveying height, material characteristics, working environment and other factors.
In short, as an efficient and reliable conveying equipment, the rotary bucket elevator has been widely used in many industries. It can meet the needs of different materials and working conditions, and provides strong support for the production and development of enterprises.