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Bucket Elevators

One of the most efficient ways to elevate bulk materials vertically is with a bucket elevator. A Bucket Elevator consists of a series of buckets attached to a belt or chain with pulleys or sprockets located at the top and bottom of the unit. The buckets are located in a casing or housing to contain the material. Bulk materials are loaded into each bucket as the bucket moves past an inlet point. KWS designs and manufactures a wide variety of bucket elevators based on the characteristics of the bulk material and the process requirements.

KWS designs and manufactures Bucket Elevators to meet the needs of many industries, such as Chemical, Minerals Processing, Food, Wood Products and Wastewater Treatment.

Head Section of Centrifugal Bucket Elevator

Boot Section of Continuous Bucket Elevator

KWS Bucket Elevators are Custom Designed for Your Application

Bucket Elevators Advantages, Features and Options

Advantages of Using Bucket Elevators

Designed To Handle A Wide Variety Of Bulk Materials – From Average To Very Free-Flowing
Many Different Bucket And Casing Sizes Available For Capacities Up To 15,000 Cubic Feet Per Hour
Completely Enclosed For Dust And Weather-Tight Operation
Inlet Section Can Be Control Fed Or Flood Loaded With Bulk Materials

Available Features / Options

Custom Engineered For Your Specific Application
Wide Range Of Construction Materials – Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel And Abrasion-Resistant Alloys
Belt And Chain Type Elevators Available To Meet Your Specific Requirements
Screw-Type Or Internal Gravity Take-Ups Available

Bucket Elevator Resources & Downloads

KWS Bucket Elevators are custom designed for your application. Bulk material characteristics, capacity and overall height are considered when designing Bucket Elevators. KWS is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer. Every component and assembly is manufactured in the USA by highly skilled craftsmen. All KWS welders are certified in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) Codes. KWS Bucket Elevators are manufactured to rigid quality standards.

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