What is a Belt Type Bucket Elevator?

Belt-type bucket elevator is a common material conveying equipment and is widely used in mining, building materials, chemical industry, metallurgy and other industries. It uses belts as traction devices to transport materials from low places to high places.

The main components of the belt bucket elevator include: driving device, rollers, belts, buckets and frames. The driving device usually uses an electric motor, which transmits power to the belt through a reducer and a transmission device to drive the belt to run. The idler roller is installed on the frame to support and guide the movement of the belt. The bucket is fixed on the belt and used to load materials.

The working principle of the elevator is as follows: when the motor starts, the power is transmitted to the belt through the reducer and transmission device, causing it to start running. The material enters the bucket from the feed port, and as the belt runs, the bucket is raised to the discharge port position. At the discharge port, the bucket dumps the material to complete the unloading of the material. Subsequently, the bucket continues to run to the feed inlet position, and the material is transported in a cyclical manner.

Belt type bucket elevator has the following characteristics:

Wide scope of application: It can transport various bulk, powdery and small materials, such as coal, ore, limestone, cement, etc.

Large conveying capacity: It has a large conveying capacity and can meet the conveying needs of a large amount of materials.

Smooth operation: The belt is used as the traction device, which ensures smooth operation and low noise.

Simple structure: Due to the simple mechanical structure, maintenance and upkeep are relatively convenient.

Long conveying distance: Long-distance material conveying can be carried out as needed, and it is suitable for large-scale engineering projects.

However, belt bucket elevators also have some limitations:

Restricted material properties: For materials that are easy to bond and agglomerate, they may cause blockage or jamming, and corresponding measures need to be taken.

Limited conveying height: Compared with other types of elevators, the conveying height of belt bucket elevators is relatively low.

High energy consumption: Due to the need to drive the belt, it is relatively energy-consuming.

To sum up, the belt bucket elevator is a common material conveying equipment with a wide range of application fields and large conveying capacity. Its simple structure and stable operation make it an important material conveying tool in many industries.