Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators and Buckets
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators and Buckets
Bucket Elevators
and Buckets
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Bucket Elevators
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standardization - the Key to Economical Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Selection Procedure for Standard Bucket Elevators, Types 1 and 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Typical Bulk Materials Handled by Bucket Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators, Type 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selection / Specifications Type 1 - Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selection / Specifications Type 1 - Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dimensions Type 1 Chain or Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators, Type 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selection / Specifications Type 7 - Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dimensions Type 7 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Other Bucket Elevator Models Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Elevator Buckets
Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Elevator Bucket Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Elevator Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bucket Punching for Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets on K Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Continuous Elevator Buckets on K Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Super Capacity Continuous Elevator Buckets on G Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Type AA Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets on G Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Types AA and SC Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets on
A and B Wing Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Types AA, AA-RB and SC Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Types HF, HFO, MF and LF Continuous Elevator Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Two powerful industry leading brands—Link-Belt® and Syntron®— Syntron Material Handling is committed to the success and
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Our dedicated employees and industry leading engineered
Established in May 2014, Syntron Material Handling (SMH) was
products make us a market leader.
built out of the legacies of Link-Belt® Company and Syntron
Company, formerly owned by FMC Technologies. Today, our Syntron Material Handling operates two manufacturing facilities
300 skilled employees have a combined 4,212 years of industry in the USA and China.
knowledge that they put into the SMH product every day. We
Our Quality Management System is certified to the
are dedicated to providing customers with complete material
ISO 9001:2015 standard. We are a charter member
handling solutions.
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Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators
designed and manufactured to provide
years of dependable and efficient service.
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators, • Continuous or centrifugal type Typical bulk handling applications
manufactured by Syntron Material discharge. include:
Handling, have long been the industry
• Rigid, strong, jig-built casings in perfect Delivery of dry citrus pellets to railroad
standard for any bulk material elevating
alignment and weather-tight. hopper cars.
application. Service-proven performance
under the most demanding operating • Two-piece hood permitting access to Elevating soda ash, fertilizer or limestone
conditions in thousands of installations head section interior without to silo storage.
from rural grain elevators to large disturbing machinery. Spring clamps Depositing food products into weigh
manufacturing and processing plants… facilitate removal and replacement. hoppers.
the result of over 100 years experience as
• Inspection hatch that can be easily Lifting coal from track hoppers to storage
an engineering pioneer and leading
lifted to view terminal machinery. silos.
manufacturer.
• Optional shaft mounted speed reducer Elevate aggregate materials for ready-mix
A Link-Belt® designed Bucket Elevator
drive… compact and easy to install. concrete plants.
is your assurance of quality and
dependability, and the standard Type 1 • Large, latch-type doors located on Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators from Syntron
and Type 7 Syntron Material Handling front, back and sides of boot section to Material Handling… industry's complete
Bucket Elevators have many outstanding facilitate inspection, service and line… handling hundreds of materials:
features: cleanout. Metallic and Non-Metallic ores…
• Standardization of designs that • The head shaft is mounted in Bauxite, Coal
are dependable and versatile. antifriction ball or roller bearing pillow Rock products… Sand. Gravel, Cement,
blocks. Gypsum, Limestone
• Superior components… chains, Food products… Sugar, Flour, Coffee, Salt
sprockets, pulleys, belts, buckets,
Chemical Processing products…
bearings, takeups and drives.
Fertilizers, Phosphates, Agricultural Lime,
Soda Ash
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Link-Belt® Bucket Elevator Standardization...
the key to economical design.
For most bulk material elevating jobs… For most applications, chain is The superior performance delivered by
there's a Link-Belt® Bucket Elevator that recommended, however, belting is used the Link-Belt® Bucket Elevator is the
will handle them efficiently and when handling materials that must not result of quality components, and each
economically. With over 100 years of be contaminated or for materials that are component described in this catalog has
proven experience as a pioneer and extremely abrasive and corrosive. been developed as an integral part of a
leading producer of bucket elevators, As an alternate to the standard Type 1 carefully engineered elevator design.
Syntron Material Handling offers a centrifugal discharge design, Type 2 Syntron Material Handling maintains a
standardized line of Link-Belt® elevators design is available. The head shaft is large inventory of bucket elevator
proven in thousands of installations. adjustable and the boot shaft fixed to components to meet your replacement
maintain the relationship of buckets needs.
Standardization is a standout feature of
to the inlet spout and curved bottom
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators. Link-Belt® CAUTION: Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators
plate. Type 2 bucket elevators are
Type 1 and Type 7 Bucket Elevator must be installed, operated and
recommended when handling food
designs are standardized so you benefit maintained in accordance with Syntron
products; for materials that tend to
from the economics of many stocked Material Handling Service Instructions.
pack or build-up, or when handling
components. Manufacturing methods are Failure to follow these instructions can
materials having a large percentage
standardized through exacting production result in serious personal injury, property
of lumps.
and fabrication to assure compatibility of damage or both.
components. Engineering and The Continuous Discharge Design has
Service Instructions are available at
manufacturing procedures have also been buckets mounted continuously that travel
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standardized so that the selected elevator at a much slower speed. The continuous
will accommodate your needs. discharge design elevator handles a
variety of materials from fines to large
Balanced design of components,
lumps. Materials that are difficult to pick
manufacturing craftsmanship, and the
in the casing boot section or friable are
quality found in all Link-Belt® products,
normally handled in this type elevator.
have all helped the Link-Belt® Bucket
The buckets are fed directly from a
Elevator achieve universal acceptance.
loading leg or chute and are emptied by
Two basic designs of bucket elevators are gravity at the discharge point.
available, and selection depends primarily
Type 7-This elevator is the most
on the material to be handled.
frequently used of the continuous
The Centrifugal Discharge design has discharge design. The head shafts are
spaced buckets that travel at a relatively fixed, with foot shaft takeups being
high speed. It is a medium capacity unit, internal gravity type. Buckets are steel
capable of handling materials with small- and spaced continuously on a strand of
to-medium size lumps. The buckets dig chain.
the material from the casing boot section As an alternate to the standard Type 7
and discharge it by centrifugal force. continuous discharge design, the Type
8 design is available. The head shaft is
Type 1- Elevators of this type meet the
adjustable and the foot shaft is fixed.
service requirements of the majority of
Type 8 elevators are used for the
installations using centrifugal discharge
handling of fine or crushed materials
elevators. The head shafts are fixed, with 1
with lumps not exceeding /2 inch.
the foot shaft takeup being internal
With the addition of a loading leg and
gravity type. Buckets are designed for use
a correspondingly higher inlet spout,
on either chain or belt.
this type elevator can also be used for
1 Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators handle inorganic
handling lumps up to 4 /2 ". materials at a chemical plant installation.
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Selection procedure for standard Bucket
Elevators Types 1 and 7.
Prior to the selection of a Link-Belt® 2. Maximum discharge rate (t.p.h.) 7. Determine the proper type of bucket
Bucket Elevator, all specifications of the required of bucket elevator. elevator required, based upon the
application and conditions of the material being handled. Refer to Table
3. Center to center dimensions between
installation should be reviewed. As a #1. If a specific material is not listed
head shaft and foot shaft.
guide to be used in selecting the most within tabulations, select a material
efficient and economical Link-Belt® 4. Operating conditions having similar characteristics.
Bucket Elevator for an application, the a. Indoors
8. With reference to volumetric capacity
following outline is offered: b. Outdoors
and percent of lump size, determine
c. Corrosive atmosphere, etc...
1. Material Characteristics bucket elevator number using the
a. Abrasive, free-flowing, sluggish, 5. Type of service required selection tabulations provided. These
temperature, fluffy, friable, a. Continuous tabulations also indicate head shaft size
degradable, etc... b. Intermittent and required horsepower.
b. Weight per cubic foot at loading 6. Calculate the volumetric capacity NOTE: If the "weight per cubic foot" is
point into the bucket elevator. required (cubic feet per hour) isolated between given values, apply the
c. Maximum and average size of next higher figure.
Maximum discharge rate
lumps- percentage of lumps. (t.p.h.) x 2000 pounds = cubic feet
Material weight per hour
per cubic foot
Step A Step A
Determine volumetric capacity. Determine volumetric capacity.
70 x 2000 = 2800 cu. ft./hr. 75 x 2000 = 1765 cu. ft./hr.
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Typical bulk materials
handled by Bucket Elevators
Table 1
s Chain recommended for all elevators except those marked n, where belts
are recommended. To avoid damage to belt, provide foot shafts with welded
steel wing pulleys where there is a tendency for material to pack between belt and pulley.
s Weight of material loose or slightly agitated. This weight is generally less
than that of settled or packed material, as in bins or containers.
n Select an elevator having twice the capacity required.
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Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators
Type 1-Chain or Belt
A centrifugal discharge bucket elevator- • Hood section is removable in two • The rigid, strong, jig-built casings are
rugged construction with quality sections, and the use of waste pack seals fabricated from steel plate for years of
components-industry's leader in the provide added protection for the head rugged operation.
handling of free-flowing, fine and loose shaft.
• Continuously welded casings are also
material with small to medium size lumps.
• Standard drive is a shaft mounted speed available.
Bucket spacing and speed is important for reducer with a built-in backstop. Other
centrifugal discharge bucket elevators. The drives are available.
Link-Belt® Type 1 Bucket Elevator can be
relied upon to elevate and discharge Type 1
materials at rated capacities. Bucket Elevator
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Bucket Elevator selection/specifications
Type 1-Chain
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m
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Bucket Elevator selection/specifications Type
1-Belt
s Bucket Elevator assemblies include head shaft machinery with either ball or roller bearing pillow blocks, chain, buckets, casing, Style 1 or Style 2 discharge spout, stub inlet and gravity takeup with hard
iron bearings, (internal gravity takeup is available with cement mill type sleeves and bearings when handling highly abrasive materials). Drives with backstops, service platforms and ladders with safety
cages can be furnished.
n Style AA buckets.
s Based upon buckets filled to 75% of theoretical capacity.
m Based upon buckets filled to 100% of theoretical capacity. If exact material weight is not shown, select drive and head shaft using the next heavier material weight.
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m
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Type 1-Chain or Belt n
m For 10 and 12 gauge discharge spout. Deduct /8" for 7 gauge discharge spout.
1
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Link-Belt® Bucket Elevator
Type 7-Chain
High-capacity continuous discharge Type 7
bucket elevator… with overlapping Bucket Elevator
arrangement of buckets to handle a
variety of materials from fines to large
lumps. The Type 7 bucket elevator is the
most frequently used of the continuous
discharge styles, with material loaded
directly into the bucket through a
loading leg, that confines the feed and
prevents spillage into the boot.
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Bucket Elevator selection/specifications Type
7-Chain
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Type 7-Chain n
m For 10 and 12 gauge discharge spout. Deduct /8" for 7 gauge discharge spout.
1
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Service Platforms
Standard service platforms with ladders Each platform is manufactured to best In accordance with OSHA requirements,
and safety cages are available for all accommodate the bucket elevator when ladders with cages exceed 30 feet
Link-Belt® Bucket Elevators. Platforms installation. Service platforms, supported- in height, intermediate landing platforms
provide ready access to drives and head by the elevator casing, extend around shall be provided for each 30 feet of
terminals for inspection and lubrication. three sides of the elevator. height or fraction thereof.
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Link-Belt® Standard Components...
developed as integral parts of rugged
and dependable Bucket Elevators
Link-Belt® Type 1 and Type 7 Bucket
Elevator designs are standardized so
you benefit from the economics of many
stocked components.
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Bucket Elevators...
a range of models suitable for many requirements.
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Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets
For Centrifugal Discharge and
Continuous Bucket Elevators.
Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets are designed Promal is a pearlitic malleable with which can be readily scooped up and
in a variety of types and sizes to higher tensile and fatigue strength and discharged easily by centrifugal action as
efficiently handle bulk materials in yield point than ductile iron. Promal also the buckets pass over the elevator head
centrifugal discharge and continuous has a greater resistance to abrasive wear. wheel.
bucket elevators. Buckets are either Ductile iron elevator buckets with Flint-
When higher capacities at lower speeds
constructed of formed steel, cast, or Lip provide increased wear life when
are desired, or when the material being
molded with nylon or polyethelene. Cast handling abrasive materials. Elevator
handled is friable and fragile, Continuous
buckets are available in ductile iron, buckets can also be furnished in mild
Elevator Buckets are used. Material is fed
Promal, or ductile iron with Flint-Lip steel, abrasion-resistant steel, stainless
directly into the bucket and is discharged
hardened digging lips. steel and aluminum.
over the elevator head wheel onto the
Ductile iron is the most commonly used Type AA and MF can be supplied in either preceding bucket which acts as a chute,
material in cast buckets because of its nylon or polyethelene. Centrifugal providing a clean, gentle discharge.
ability to withstand the effects of Discharge Elevator Buckets are used for
abrasion and stresses during digging. handling granular, freeflowing materials
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Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets
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Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets
Type AC Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets are made of ductile
iron or Promal for mounting on chain. They have a thick, wide
reinforced lip along the front edge and front corners to increase
resistance to distortion. The high front increases capacity, and
hooded backs permits closer bucket spacing. Air-pressure relief holes
in the bottom of the buckets assure faster loading and unloading of
free-flowing materials, such as cement. For increased wear life when
handling abrasive materials, buckets can be furnished with hardened
lips.
Type HFO Continuous Elevator Buckets are made of welded steel for
mounting on chains or belts. They have the same high front as Type
HF buckets, but in addition, are overlapping to prevent leakage
between buckets. Bevel washers are recommended to avoid
interference of adjacent buckets. The smooth interior allows the
material to be easily and quickly discharged. Buckets are of formed
and welded steel construction. The front plates are either
intermittent or continuous welded to the back and side plates,
depending on the fineness of the material being handled.
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Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets
Type HF Continuous Elevator Buckets are made of welded steel for
mounting on chains or belts. They have high fronts and are
proportioned for high capacity. The smooth interior allows the
material to be easily and quickly discharged. Buckets are of formed
and welded steel construction. The front plates are either intermittent
or continuous welded to the back and side plates, depending on the
fineness of the material being handled.
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Link-Belt® Elevator Buckets
Type MF Continuous Elevator Buckets are made of welded steel for
mounting on chains or belts. They have medium fronts and are used for
handling a variety of materials. The smooth interior provides a quick,
clean discharge of material. Buckets are of formed and welded steel
construction. The front plates are either intermittent or continuous
welded to the back and side plates, depending on the fineness of the
material being handled.
Elevator Bolts
Elevator Bolts are made to ANSI specifications and are held to exacting
®
tolerances. We offer our SABRE-TOOTH HEAD in carbon steel only.
RELIENCE
#3, Carbon Steel
STANDARD SABRE-TOOTH
®
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Bucket Punching for Chains
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Bucket Punching for Chains
Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets on K Attachments (continued)
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Bucket Punching for Chains
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Bucket Punching for Chains
Super Compacity
Continuous Elevator Buckets on G Attachments
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Bucket Punching for Chains
Types AA and SC
Centrifugal Discharge Elevator Buckets on
A and B Wing Attachments
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Bucket Punching for Belts
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