Bucket elevator

Bucket elevator
Bucket elevator

JPT bucket elevators for lifting 5–500 m³/h

JPT EC 80–370 bucket elevators are suitable for lifting grains, mashed feed, plastic granules, wood pellets and wood chips.

Bucket elevators are available with steel or plastic buckets. The size of the elevator belt is determined by the capacity and height of the elevator. The standard lengths of the elements are 2.4 or 1.2 metres, but they can be manufactured according to individual customer specifications. The elements are connected to each other with bolted joints. The elevator has two service hatches. The structure of the elevator is self-supporting up to 30 metres, but it requires lateral support.

The drive station’s drive wheel (D=400, D=600 or D=800) is solid and cambered so that the belt is centred on the wheel. The drive motor is a helical shaft motor with a backlash reducer. All parts in contact with the product are made of wear-resistant steel. All parts connected with bolted joints can be easily replaced. The drive station is supplied fully assembled. It has been designed to facilitate maintenance, and the drive wheel can be disassembled from the side or from above.

The tension station’s turn wheel (D=400, D=600 or D=800) has an open design. The tension station has been developed to meet the highest hygiene demands. The belt can easily be tightened, and the unit is equipped with speed monitoring and alignment sensors as standard equipment. The cleaning and inspection hatches are easily accessible. The wheel is positioned at the factory according to the belt and the buckets, so that the amount of residue is reduced to an absolute minimum. The tension station is supplied fully assembled. It has been designed to facilitate maintenance, and the tension station can be disassembled from the side.

Bucket elevators are made from painted or stainless steel.

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