Coal Bucket Elevator

Benefits of coal bucket elevator

Efficient transportation

The bucket elevator efficiently transports coal vertically, allowing for the smooth and continuous movement of coal from one level to another.

Increased productivity

By automating the coal transportation process, the bucket elevator reduces the need for manual labor and speeds up coal handling operations.

Space-saving design

The vertical nature of the bucket elevator requires less floor space compared to horizontal conveyors, making it suitable for installations where space is limited.

Dust control

Bucket elevators are equipped with enclosed casings and dust collection systems, which help to minimize dust emissions during coal transportation.

Versatile handling capabilities

Bucket elevators can handle various types of coal, including different sizes, densities, and moisture content. They are adaptable to handle both fine coal particles and larger coal chunks, providing flexibility in coal handling operations.

Reliable and durable

Properly designed and maintained bucket elevators offer reliable and long-lasting performance. They are built to withstand the harsh operating conditions of coal handling environments, ensuring minimal downtime and maintenance costs.

Systematic solution

Coal bucket elevators can be integrated with other equipment to achieve efficient coal transportation and handling. Here are some common ways to integrate devices:

1. Coal storage equipment: Bucket elevators are usually used in conjunction with coal storage equipment (such as coal bunkers and coal piles). It can vertically lift coal from storage areas to where it is needed, such as coal-fired boilers, coal processing equipment or loading points.

2. Coal crushing and screening equipment: Bucket elevators can be integrated with coal crushers, vibrating screens and other equipment to transport raw coal after crushing and screening. It lifts the crushed coal to the next processing stage or storage area.

3. Coal washing equipment: During the coal washing process, bucket elevators can be integrated with washing equipment (such as cyclones, heavy media separators) to transport the washed coal to storage areas or other processing equipment.

4. Conveyor belt system: The bucket elevator can be integrated with the conveyor belt system to realize continuous transportation of coal. It can unload coal from the top of the elevator onto the conveyor belt, and then the conveyor belt system will transport the coal horizontally to the target location.

5. Coal loading equipment: Bucket elevators can be integrated with coal loading equipment (such as loading buckets and conveyor belts) to unload coal from the elevator to the loading equipment to achieve fast and efficient loading operations.

Coal bucket elevator specification

Model	Max Feed Size     (mm)	Capacity (Ton/Hour)	Lifting Speed  (m/s)	Belt Width (mm)	Lifting Height (m)
TD160	25	5.4-16	1.4	200	<40
TD250	35	12-35	1.6	300	<40
TD315	45	17-40	1.6	400	<40
TD400	55	24-66	1.8	500	<40
TD500	60	38-92	1.8	600	<40
TD630	70	85-142	2	700	<40

How are coal bucket elevators typically integrated into larger conveyor systems?

Coal bucket elevators are commonly integrated into larger conveyor systems to facilitate the vertical movement of coal between different conveyor lines or processing stages. The integration of a coal bucket elevator into a conveyor system involves several key steps and considerations:

1.System Design: The integration begins with the overall design of the conveyor system, taking into account the specific requirements of the coal handling process. The layout, flow rates, and transfer points between conveyors are carefully planned to ensure a smooth material flow.

2.Feeding Conveyor: A feeding conveyor is typically positioned at the bottom of the coal bucket elevator to receive coal from an upstream conveyor or transfer point. This conveyor transfers the coal horizontally to the loading point of the bucket elevator.

3.Loading Point: At the loading point, the coal is fed into the buckets or cups of the bucket elevator. The loading mechanism can vary depending on the system design, such as direct loading, chute feeding, or controlled feeding through gates or valves.

4.Discharge Point: At the discharge point of the bucket elevator, the coal is transferred to another conveyor or processing stage. This could be a horizontal conveyor, a storage facility, or a feeding system for boilers, furnaces, or kilns, depending on the application.

5.Transfer Points: Transfer points between the bucket elevator and other conveyors are critical to ensure a seamless material flow. Proper transition components, such as chute designs, skirting, and sealing systems, are used to minimize spillage, dust emissions, and material degradation during transfer.

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