Bucket Elevator for Limestone

Introduction of Bucket Elevator for Limestone

Bucket elevator for limestone is a kind of mechanical equipment used for vertical lifting of limestone, sand, ore and other powdery or granular materials. It usually consists of a driving device, a lifting device, a supporting wheel device, a grab bucket, a casing, a feeding device, and a discharging device. Bucket elevator for limestone has the characteristics of simple structure, convenient installation and maintenance, high reliability, long service life, small footprint, stable operation, low noise and large carrying capacity. It has broad application prospects in limestone industry and other fields.

Working Principle

The material enters the elevator from the feed port through the feeding device, enters the gear reducer in the driving device, and is transmitted to the lifting device through the transmission device. The gear device in the lifting device converts the motion into the chain motion of the bucket chain. The bucket chain is connected with the grab bucket. During operation, the bucket chain moves the grab bucket along the vertical direction of the hoist casing, driving the material up and down together, and finally reaches the target height. After the material reaches the target height, it is discharged from the discharge port through the discharge device to complete the entire lifting process.

Advantages

1. Simple structure, easy installation and maintenance: the composition and structure of bucket elevator for limestone is relatively simple, easy to install and maintain.

2. High reliability and long service life: The bucket elevator for limestone is made of wear-resistant materials, which has high durability and wear resistance, and can ensure long-term stable operation.

3. Small footprint: The bucket elevator for limestone has a compact structure, can effectively use the space, and occupies a relatively small footprint.

4. Stable operation and low noise: The bucket elevator for limestone adopts advanced vibration and noise reduction measures, which ensures stable operation and low noise.

5. Large carrying capacity: The bucket elevator for limestone has a large carrying capacity and can be applied to the lifting of large quantities of materials.

Applications

Crushing and Screening: Transporting crushed limestone between stages of the process.

Storage and Reclaiming: Moving limestone from storage piles to processing areas.

Feeding Mills: Supplying limestone to grinding mills for further processing.

Packaging and Loading: Transporting packaged limestone for shipment.

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Technical parameters

model					TH160		TH200		TH250		TH315		TH400		TH500		TH630
料斗形式					ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH	ZH	SH
delivery volume m³/h			normal type		15	25	18	29	31	48	35	60	60	94	75	118	114	185
			Improved		-	-	-	-	-	-	46	80	80	125	100	157	152	246
Hopper form		Bucket width mm			160		200		250		315		400		500		630
		Bucket capacity L			1.2	1.9	1.5	2.4	3.0	4.6	3.75	6.0	5.9	9.5	9.3	15.0	14.6	23.6
		Bucket distance mm		normal type	500						512				688
				Improved	-						384				516
Chain	Round steel (diameter×pitch) mm				14×50						18×64				22×86
	ring number			normal type	9						7				7
				Improved	-						5				5
Hopper running speed m/s					1.2						1.4				1.5
Primary sprocket pitch circle diameter mm					300	365			520		630		710		800		900
Spindle speed r/min					69.71	63.22			44.11		42.5		37.6		35.8		31.8
Material* bulk mm					20	25			30		35		40		50		60

How to Choose Bucket Elevator for Limestone?

There are several key factors to consider when selecting the right limestone bucket elevator. The following guidelines can help you make an informed decision:

1. Determine the throughput required: Assess how much limestone needs to be transported per hour (e.g., 20 to 200 tons/hour).

2. Lifting height: Determine the height from the ground to the discharge point, which is typically up to 30 meters or more.

3. Material properties: Consider the size of the limestone particles (typically 0-50 mm).

4. Bucket design: Choose a durable material, such as steel or high-strength plastic, for a long service life.