Bucket Elevator

Bucket elevator sizing per DIN 15231 to 15235. Conveying capacity in t/h and m³/h, drive power, belt forces, tensions T₁ and T₂, recommended EP class and gear ratio - centrifugal and continuous discharge buckets.

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Conveyed material

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Required capacity

t/h

Elevation height

Discharge spout

Inclination angle

Delivery height

Height where material must arrive (above floor)

Horizontal run

Horizontal distance from elevator to delivery point

Boot pit depth

Zero if boot is at floor level

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Bucket type

Bucket type (DIN)

DIN 15231: Flat bucket

Light cereals and flours: wheat, rice, coffee · Centrifugal discharge

Drive

Drive efficiency

Typical: 0.80 to 0.95 (includes motor, gearbox and coupling)

Belt speed

m/s

Head pulley diameter

315 mm

Motor speed

rpm

Typical: 1450 rpm (50 Hz) or 1750 rpm (60 Hz)

Startup factor k_s

k_s

Typical 1.5 to 2.0 for belt. Used to size gearbox.

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