Clinker Bucket Elevator
It is a device used to transport granular materials such as clinker (such as cement clinker) and is commonly used in cement production lines.
Type: Belt/Chain
Material particle size: 25-70mm
Lifting capacity: 5.4-40 tons/hour
Lifting height: ≤20 meters
Lifting speed: 1.4-2 m/s
Introduction of Clinker Bucket Elevator
Clinker bucket elevator is a type of vertical conveyor used in cement plants or other industrial facilities for transporting clinker, which is a coarse, granular material produced during the cement manufacturing process. The clinker bucket elevator is specifically designed to handle the challenging characteristics of clinker, such as high temperatures, abrasiveness, and irregular particle sizes.
Clinker bucket elevators are essential for the smooth operation of cement production processes. They help in conveying the clinker from one process stage to another, such as from the kiln to the grinding mills or storage silos. The design and construction of clinker bucket elevators need to consider factors such as the required lifting capacity, the height and distance of vertical transportation, and the specific characteristics of the clinker being handled.
Types
Clinker bucket elevators can be divided into various types, according to specific design and application requirements, there are the following types:
1. Chain Bucket Elevator: This type of elevator uses a chain-driven bucket, which is suitable for vertical or inclined conveying of clinker or other granular materials.
2. Bucket elevator: This type of elevator uses a special rubber or metal belt transmission bucket, which is suitable for conveying clinker, ore and other granular materials, with higher conveying capacity and more stable operation.
3. Plate chain elevator: This type of elevator uses a plate chain drive bucket, which is suitable for conveying high-temperature, corrosive or blocky materials.
Uses
The clinker bucket elevator has various uses in industries where bulk materials, particularly clinker or similar granular materials, need to be efficiently transported. Some common uses include:
1.Cement Industry: In cement plants, clinker bucket elevators are essential for conveying clinker, a key ingredient in cement production, from one process to another. They help streamline the production process and ensure a continuous flow of materials.
2.Mining Industry: Clinker bucket elevators can be used in mining operations to transport ores, minerals, and other bulk materials from one location to another within the mining site or processing plant.
3.Power Plants: In power generation facilities, clinker bucket elevators are utilized to handle materials like coal, ash, and other bulk fuels or byproducts, aiding in the efficient operation of the power plant.
4.Steel Industry: Steel plants often use clinker bucket elevators to transport materials such as iron ore, limestone, and coke breeze, facilitating the production of steel through various processes.
5.Construction Industry: Clinker bucket elevators can be employed in construction sites to move aggregates, sand, gravel, and other construction materials vertically, aiding in the construction of buildings, roads, and infrastructure projects.
In short, the clinker bucket elevator is widely used in many industries due to its simple and solid structure, efficient and fast working method, small footprint and convenient operation and maintenance.
Technical parameters
Vertical Bucket Elevator for sand loading
Vertical Bucket Elevator with multiple outlets vertically lifts nuts to multiple silos
Technical parameters
Model | Large feed sizemm | Hopper | lift heightm | Lifting capacity (m3/h) | Hoist weight | ||
Bucket distancemm | WidthMM | CapacityL | |||||
TB250 | 90 | 200 | 250 | 3 | 5-40 | 25 | Check and determine according to the specific vertical bucket elevator ordering general drawing |
TB315 | 100 | 200 | 315 | 6 | 46 | ||
TB400 | 110 | 250 | 400 | 12 | 75 | ||
TB500 | 130 | 320 | 500 | 25 | 95 | ||
TB630 | 150 | 400 | 630 | 50 | 148 | ||
Note: The maximum conveying capacity in the table is calculated according to the filling factor ψ-0.8, which is for reference only. |
Clinker bucket elevators are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to meet the specific needs of each application. When selecting a clinker bucket elevator, it is important to consider the following factors:
The capacity (tonnes per hour) of material that needs to be conveyed
The vertical height or incline angle of the elevator
The type of material that will be conveyed
The operating temperature of the material
The required discharge rate
Advantages
1. Simple and strong structure, long service life. The main components of the clinker bucket elevator are made of high-quality materials, which have high wear resistance and corrosion resistance, and can run stably for a long time in harsh working environments.
2. High lifting efficiency and large transmission capacity. The clinker bucket elevator adopts a continuous lifting method for material transmission, which can efficiently and quickly transport materials from a low place to a high place, and is suitable for the transmission of large quantities of materials.
3. Small footprint and high space utilization. The three-dimensional structure design of the clinker bucket elevator enables it to be operated in a small space, saving the area of the production workshop and improving the utilization rate of the space.
4. Easy to operate and easy to maintain. The clinker bucket elevator adopts an automatic control system, and the operation is simple and convenient. At the same time, it has fewer accessories and relatively simple maintenance and maintenance, reducing downtime and repair costs.
Composition Structure
The clinker bucket elevator is mainly composed of a hopper, a frame, a transmission chain, a lifting rod and a driving device. The hopper is used to accommodate materials, the frame is used as the supporting structure of the entire hoist, the transmission chain transmits power to the lifting rod through the transmission wheel and the chain, the lifting rod is responsible for loading and transporting materials, and the driving device provides power for the hoist.
Working Principle
The working principle of the clinker bucket elevator can be briefly described as follows: After the driving device is started, the power is transmitted to the lifting rod through the transmission chain, and the lifting rod starts to move, and the material is lifted from the hopper to a high place. During the lifting process, due to the effect of gravity, the material will fall naturally, and at the same time, the movement of the transmission chain will also drive the lifting rod to drop. When the material reaches the target position, the driving device stops working, the lifting rod stops moving, and the material is dumped to the target position.