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Bucket elevator drive section (head) |
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The drive station (head) of the bucket elevator is designed to power the bucket belt. It is mounted at the top of the elevator structure, where it performs two key functions:
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Drives the vertical conveying system via a motor and pulley assembly
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Discharges the lifted product into downstream equipment for transport, cleaning, processing, or directly into storage units such as silos, flat warehouses, or other facilities
This component is critical for ensuring continuous material flow and efficient system operation.
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The head section of the bucket elevator is a galvanized, bolted steel structure, reinforced with stiffening and strengthening elements to ensure durability and stability during operation.
It generally consists of the following components:
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Casing – made of galvanized, stainless or painted sheet steel, equipped with wear-resistant polyethylene liners at points exposed to abrasive contact with the conveyed material.
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Elevator pulley (drum) – performs the actual drive of the bucket belt. It is mounted on a driven shaft, supported by self-aligning bearings on both sides of the casing.
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Gear motor – selected based on the type, capacity, and belt speed of the elevator. The electric motor is equipped with a brake system that prevents the belt from rolling back when the elevator is stopped.
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