Bucket elevators vertically transport bulk materials using a continuous loop of buckets attached to a belt or chain. The process begins with the buckets being loaded with material at the inlet point, either manually or through an automated feeding system. As the belt or chain moves, the buckets are carried upward, containing the material securely.
Upon reaching the discharge point at the top of the elevator, the buckets are tipped or inverted, emptying their contents into a discharge chute or onto another conveyor for further processing or storage. The empty buckets then continue to rotate, returning to the loading point at the bottom of the loop to start the cycle again.
Post time: Mar-18-2026