Description
Bucket Elevator Chains for Cement Industry
Bucket elevator chains are a common type of conveyor chain used in bucket elevators. Bucket elevators are devices used for the vertical transport of bulk materials such as grains, fertilizers, and aggregates. Bucket elevator chains are designed to meet the stringent requirements of heavy-duty bucket elevators and are typically made of high-strength steel alloys.
A bucket elevator chain consists of a series of interconnected links designed to support the movement of buckets within the elevator. Each link typically consists of two or more chain plates connected by pins, and the links are designed to move around sprockets at the top and bottom of the elevator.
The buckets themselves are connected to the bucket elevator chain via special connectors designed to securely hold the buckets in place while allowing them to move freely along the chain. The design of the bucket elevator chain and its connectors is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of the bucket elevator, as any failure in the chain or connectors can lead to costly downtime and potential safety hazards.
In summary, the chain of a bucket elevator is an important component of the bucket elevator, and its proper selection, installation, and maintenance are crucial for the reliable and safe operation of these important industrial machines.
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▍Bucket Elevator Chain Design Features:
Bucket elevator chains are designed for the vertical transport of bulk materials. They are typically made of high-strength steel and possess several properties that make them ideal for this application.
1. Abrasion Resistance: The pins and bushings in bucket elevator chains are made of abrasion-resistant materials such as hardened steel or bronze. This helps protect the chain from wear, thus extending its service life.
2. Fatigue Resistance: Bucket elevator chains are designed to withstand the high stresses generated during operation. The pins and bushings are made of high-strength materials, and the chain is assembled from high-quality components. This helps prevent chain failure due to fatigue, thus avoiding catastrophic elevator failure.
3. Ease of Connection and Disassembly: Bucket elevator chains are designed for easy connection and disassembly. This is crucial because it facilitates elevator maintenance and repair.
Bucket elevator chains are an essential component in many industrial applications. They are used to transport a wide variety of materials, including cement, coal, grain, and other bulk materials. By understanding the characteristics of bucket elevator chains, you can ensure that you select the right chain for your application.
▍Bucket Elevator Chain Specifications:

| Chain No. | Pitch | Roller diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Tensile strength | Average tensile strength | Weight per meter | |
| P | d1 max | d5 | b1 min | d2 max | L max | h2 max | t/T max | Q min | Q0 | q | |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | kN | kg/m | |
| P95 | 95.0 | 50.8 | 58.0 | 30.0 | 13.50 | 70.0 | 38.0 | 6.0 | 75.0/16871 | 82.5 | 9.93 |
| P100F225-G4 | 100.0 | 40.0 | – | 22.0 | 11.30 | 53.5 | 32.0 | 4.5 | 69.0/15511 | 75.9 | 5.00 |
| P100F269-G4 | 100.0 | 48.5 | – | 57.6 | 25.40 | 120.0 | 75.0 | 10.0 | 550.0/123640 | 605.0 | 31.10 |
| P125F61-G4 | 125.0 | 63.5 | – | 67.4 | 32.00 | 141.0 | 90.0 | 12.0 | 750.0/168600 | 825.0 | 47.00 |
| P125F62-G4 | 125.0 | 70.0 | – | 75.0 | 36.00 | 168.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 1000.0/224800 | 1100.0 | 68.60 |
| P150F142-G4 | 150.0 | 78.0 | – | 80.0 | 39.00 | 172.0 | 120.0 | 16.0 | 1350.0/303480 | 1485.0 | 78.90 |
| RF10150RF1 | 150.0 | 50.0 | 60.0 | 30.0 | 14.50 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 8.0/6.3 | 200.0/44992 | 220.0 | 8.64 |
| P150F47 | 150.0 | 54.0 | – | 40.0 | 27.00 | 112.0 | 68.5 | 12.0 | 600.0/67487 | 680.0 | 25.70 |
| RF10150RF1-G4 | 150.0 | 29.0 | – | 30.0 | 14.50 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 6.3 | 200.0/44960 | 220.0 | 16.70 |
| P152F41 | 152.4 | 38.1 | – | 36.0 | 15.50 | 90.0 | 50.0 | 8.0 | 150.0/33743 | 165.0 | 11.91 |
| P152F236-G4 | 152.4 | 36.0 | – | 36.5 | 18.00 | 87.0 | 50.0 | 8.0 | 280.0/62944 | 308.0 | 12.10 |
| RF17200MF1-G-4 | 200.0 | 44.5 | – | 51.4 | 19.10 | 120.0 | 60.0 | 10.0 | 245.0/55114 | 269.5 | 17.60 |
| RF17200MF2-G-4 | 200.0 | 44.5 | – | 51.4 | 19.10 | 109.5 | 50.8 | 9.5 | 213.0/47916 | 243.0 | 15.10 |
| P200F128-G4 | 200.0 | 50.8 | – | 56.6 | 24.00 | 120.0 | 70.0 | 9.5 | 450.0/101164 | 490.0 | 19.40 |
| P200F130-G4 | 200.0 | 44.5 | – | 51.8 | 19.10 | 113.0 | 60.0 | 10.0 | 321.0/72164 | 353.1 | 17.80 |
| P250F6 | 250.0 | 63.5 | – | 67.0 | 31.80 | 146.0 | 90.0 | 12.0 | 900.0/101230 | 495.0 | 31.70 |
| P250F66 | 250.0 | 80.0 | – | 51.4 | 19.10 | 109.5 | 50.8 | 9.5 | 329.0/73962 | 378.0 | 19.79 |
| P250F71SS | 250.0 | 100.0 | 125.0 | 79.0 | 22.00 | 120.0 | 64.0 | 10.0 | 320.0/71939 | 368.0 | 29.80 |
| P250F87-G4 | 250.0 | 80.0 | – | 51.4 | 22.00 | 109.0 | 50.8 | 9.5 | 329.0/73959 | 361.9 | 19.60 |
| P250F110-G4 | 250.0 | 80.0 | 105.0 | 51.5 | 19.10 | 110.0 | 50.0 | 9.0 | 356.4/80119 | 392.0 | 18.30 |
| P250F163 | 250.0 | 70.0 | – | 76.0 | 35.00 | 165.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 1100.0/247280 | 1210.0 | 44.10 |
| P300F1 | 300.0 | 70.0 | – | 75.0 | 35.00 | 174.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 1065.0/239580 | 1118.0 | 47.47 |
| P350F2-G4 | 350.0 | 85.0 | – | 85.0 | 41.75 | 189.5 | 115.0 | 16.0 | 1200.0/269772 | 1372.0 | 48.43 |

| Chain No. | P | H | L1 | L2 | d3 | d4 |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | |
| P95 | 95.0 | 95.0 | 50.0 | 70.0 | 12.0 | 21.0 |
| P100F225-G4 | 100.0 | 80.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 10.0 | 15.0 |
| P100F269-G4 | 100.0 | 75.0 | 100.0 | 106.0 | 18.0 | 30.0 |
| P125F61-G4 | 125.0 | 180.0 | 125.0 | 130.0 | 18.0 | 33.0 |
| P125F62-G4 | 125.0 | 180.0 | 125.0 | 130.0 | 18.0 | 33.0 |
| RF10150RF1 | 150.0 | 100.0 | 75.0 | 70.0 | 11.0 | 20.0 |
| P150F47 | 150.0 | 110.0 | 75.0 | 75.0 | 12.0 | 22.0 |
| P150F142-G4 | 150.0 | 120.0 | 150.0 | 170.0 | 22.0 | 38.0 |
| RF10150RF1-G4 | 150.0 | 110.0 | 75.0 | 70.0 | 11.0 | 20.0 |
| P152F41 | 152.4 | 110.0 | 75.0 | 70.0 | 14.5 | 25.0 |
| P152F236-G4 | 152.4 | 110.0 | 75.0 | 70.0 | 14.0 | 27.0 |
| RF17200MF1-G-4 | 200.0 | 125.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 | 18.0 | 33.0 |
| RF17200MF2-G-4 | 200.0 | 120.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 | 15.0 | 26.0 |
| P200F128-G4 | 200.0 | 130.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 | 18.0 | 31.0 |
| P200F130-G4 | 200.0 | 125.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 | 18.0 | 30.0 |
| P250F6 | 250.0 | 150.0 | 140.0 | 100.0 | 17.7 | 30.0 |
| P250F66 | 250.0 | 150.0 | 140.0 | 100.0 | 15.0 | 26.0 |
| P250F71SS | 250.0 | 150.0 | 110.0 | 100.0 | 18.0 | – |
| P250F87-G4 | 250.0 | 150.0 | 140.0 | 100.0 | 15.0 | 26.0 |
| P250F110-G4 | 250.0 | 125.0 | 150.0 | 80.0 | 14.0 | 27.0 |
| P250F163 | 250.0 | 151.0 | 140.0 | 100.0 | 18.0 | 30.0 |
| P300F1 | 300.0 | 180.0 | 170.0 | 120.0 | 22.0 | 39.0 |
| P350F2-G4 | 350.0 | 210.0 | 225.0 | 140.0 | 26.0 | 42.2 |

| Elevator type | Chain No. | Pitch | Roller diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Attachment dimension | Tensile strength | |||
| P | d1 | b1 | d2 | L | h2 | T | H | L1 | L2 | d4 | Q min | ||
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | ||
| P100F112.04 | 100.0 | 44.5 | 52.0 | 19.30 | 120.0 | 60.0 | 10.0 | 150 | 100 | 105 | 18.5 | 350.0/78735 | |
| P100F107.04 | 100.0 | 50.8 | 58.0 | 25.40 | 120.0 | 75.0 | 10.0 | 150 | 100 | 105 | 18.5 | 550.0/123726 | |
| NE15 | P101.6F92 | 101.6 | 26.5 | 27.0 | 11.50 | 70.0 | 35.0 | 6.0 | – | 40 | 90 | 12.0 | 100.0/22495 |
| NE30 | P152F119 | 152.4 | 36.0 | 36.5 | 15.50 | 90.0 | 50.0 | 8.0 | – | 60 | 120 | 14.0 | 240.0/53990 |
| NE50 | P152F120 | 152.4 | 36.0 | 36.5 | 15.50 | 90.0 | 50.0 | 8.0 | 110 | 75 | 70 | 14.0 | 240.0/53990 |
| P152F126 | 152.4 | 34.9 | 37.1 | 15.80 | 88.0 | 44.5 | 7.9 | 110 | 75 | 70 | 15.0 | 186.2/41887 | |
| NE100 | P200F64 | 200.0 | 44.5 | 51.8 | 19.10 | 120.0 | 60.0 | 10.0 | 125 | 100 | 80 | 18.0 | 380.0/85484 |
| NE150 | P200F65 P200F63 | 200.0 200.0 | 48.5 48.5 | 57.6 57.6 | 22.20 22.20 | 120.0 125.0 | 75.0 75.0 | 10.0 10.0 | 125 125 | 100 100 | 80 80 | 18.0 18.5 | 550.0/123727 315.0/70861 |
| NE200 | P250F42 | 250.0 | 63.5 | 67.4 | 31.75 | 143.0 | 90.0 | 12.0 | 150 | 140 | 100 | 18.0 | 750.0/168718 |
| NE300 | P250F43 | 250.0 | 63.5 | 67.4 | 31.75 | 146.0 | 90.0 | 12.0 | 150 | 140 | 100 | 18.0 | 750.0/168718 |
| NE400 | P300F9 | 300.0 | 70.0 | 75.0 | 35.00 | 170.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 180 | 170 | 125 | 22.0 | 1065.0/239580 |

| Chain No. | Pitch | Roller diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Attachment dimension | Tensile strength | |||
| P | d1 max | b1 min | d2 | L | h2 | T | F | L1 | d4 | E | Q min | |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | |
| P75F18 | 75.0 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 14.5 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 6.3 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 38.5 | 204.9/46094 |
| P75F22 | 75.0 | 32.0 | 37.1 | 15.9 | 86.5 | 44.5 | 7.9 | 75.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 46.5 | 253.6/57049 |
| P75F24 | 75.0 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 14.5 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 6.3 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 38.5 | 204.9/46093 |
| P75F41-G4 | 75.0 | 29.0 | 29.4 | 14.5 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 6.3 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 68.5 | 205.0/46084 |
| P75F48-G4 | 75.0 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 14.5 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 6.3 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 38.5 | 205.0/46084 |
| P75F59-G4 | 75.0 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 14.5 | 69.0 | 38.1 | 6.3 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 38.5 | 205.0/46084 |
| M224F36-S-75 | 75.0 | 42.0 | 47.0 | 21.0 | 97.0 | 56.0 | 8.0 | 100.0 | 75.0 | 18.0 | 55.0 | 224.0/50909 |
| P76.2F31 | 76.2 | 34.9 | 37.1 | 17.0 | 86.5 | 44.5 | 7.9 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 46.5 | 253.6/57009 |
| P76.2F51-G4 | 76.2 | 35.0 | 37.0 | 18.0 | 86.5 | 50.0 | 8.0 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 43.5 | 290.0/65192 |
| P76.2F55-G4 | 76.2 | 34.9 | 37.1 | 15.9 | 84.6 | 44.5 | 7.9 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 46.5 | 253.6/57009 |
| P76.2F81-G4 | 76.2 | 35.0 | 37.0 | 18.0 | 94.0 | 45.0 | 10.0 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 46.0 | 342.0/76882 |
| P100F97 | 100.0 | 40.1 | 51.4 | 19.1 | 109.5 | 50.8 | 9.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 58.0 | 351.0/78960 |
| P100F127-G4 | 100.0 | 50.0 | 57.5 | 24.0 | 117.0 | 63.5 | 9.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 62.5 | 470.0/105730 |
| P100F371-G4 | 100.0 | 40.0 | 51.5 | 20.0 | 111.5 | 55.0 | 10.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 16.0 | 55.0 | 420.0/94416 |
| P125F41 | 125.0 | 57.0 | 67.0 | 28.0 | 147.0 | 76.0 | 12.5 | 110.0 | 125.0 | 18.0 | 77.0 | 690.0/155112 |
| P125F47-G4 | 125.0 | 60.0 | 67.0 | 36.0 | 142.0 | 90.0 | 12.0 | 110.0 | 125.0 | 19.0 | 70.6 | 613.0/137802 |
| P150F97-G4 | 150.0 | 35.0 | 37.0 | 18.0 | 86.5 | 50.0 | 8.0 | 80.0 | 75.0 | 14.0 | 43.0 | 280.0/62944 |

| Chain No. | Pitch | Roller diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Attachment dimension | Tensile strength | ||
| P | d1 max | b1 min | d2 | L | h2 | T | L1 | C | d4 | Q min | |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | |
| P315F12 | 315.0 | 120.0 | 66.5 | 36.0 | 162.0 | 105.0 | 16.0 | 100.0 | 133.0 | 25.0 | 1000/224958 |
| P500F4 | 500.0 | 150.0 | 120.0 | 50.0 | 227.0 | 130.0 | 20.0 | 400.0 | 120.0 | 26.0 | 2650/596138 |

| Chain No. | Pitch | Bush diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Inner Plate depth | Plate thickness | Tensile strength | Average tensile strength | Weigth per meter |
| P | d1 max | b1 min | d2 max | Lc max | h2 max | t / T | Q min | Qo | q | |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | kN | kg /m | |
| P152F172 | 152.4 | 50.8 | 76.2 | 28.6 | 157.5 | 83.60 | 14.2/12.7 | 431.0/96889 | 474.1 | 47.7 |
| P152F193K2 | 152.4 | 44.5 | 76.2 | 25.4 | 152.0 | 76.20 | 12.7/12.7 | 431.0/96889 | 474.1 | 35.3 |
| P152F201K4 | 152.4 | 44.5 | 76.2 | 25.4 | 152.0 | 82.55 | 12.7/12.7 | 431.0/96889 | 474.1 | 44.5 |
| Chain No. | P | h4 | h5 | F1 | F2 | W | L1 | L2 | d4 | d5 | d6 | ||
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | |||
| P152F172 | 152.4 | 63.50 | 10.0 | 178.0 | 305.0 | 347.0 | 48.8 | 88.9 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 14.2 | ||
| P152F193K2 | 152.4 | 47.75 | 10.0 | 184.0 | – | 241.0 | 48.8 | 63.5 | 34.0 | 25.0 | 17.5 | ||
| P152F201K4 | 152.4 | 63.50 | – | 177.8 | 304.8 | 355.6 | – | 88.9 | – | – | 14.3 | ||

| Chain No. | Pitch | Roller diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Attachment dimension | Tensile strength | |||
| P | d1 max | b1 min | d2 | L | h2 | T | F | L1 | d4 | E | Q min | |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | |
| P160F61-G4 | 160.0 | 42.0 | 44.0 | 20.0 | 94.3 | 60.00 | 8.0 | 85.5 | 50.0 | 12.5 | 53.0 | 250.0/56202 |
| P200F95-G4 | 200.0 | 34.9 | 37.1 | 15.9 | 86.4 | 44.45 | 7.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15.0 | 45.0 | 280.0/62947 |
| P200F153-G4 | 200.0 | 34.9 | 37.1 | 15.9 | 86.4 | 44.45 | 7.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15.0 | 45.0 | 280.0/62947 |
| RF17200S-G4 | 200.0 | 40.1 | 51.4 | 19.1 | 109.5 | 50.80 | 9.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 15.0 | 65.0 | 360.0/80931 |

| Chain No. | Pitch | Roller diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Attachment dimension | Tensile strength | Weight per meter | |||
| P | d1 max | d5 max | b1 min | d2 max | L max | h2 max | t/T max | L1 max | d3 max | d4 max | Q min | q | |
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | kg/m | |
| P75F39-G2 | 75.0 | 31.8 | - | 16.0 | 8.0 | 41.0 | 22.0 | 3.2 | 30.0 | 8.0 | 13.5 | 30/6744 | 2.80 |
| P200F70 | 200.0 | 60.0 | 70.0 | 35.0 | 22.0 | 98.0 | 50.0 | 9.5 | 80.0 | 14.0 | 27.0 | 320/71940 | 13.52 |
▍Bucket Elevator Chain Attachments:

| Chain No. | Pitch | Bush diameter | Width between inner plates | Pin diameter | Pin length | Plate depth | Plate thickness | Tensile strength | Average tensile strength | Weight per meter | |||||||
| P | d1 max | b1 min | d2 max | L max | h2 max | t / T | Q min | Qo | q | ||||||||
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kN/lbf | kN | kg/m | ||||||||
| 856 | 152.4 | 44.5 | 76.2 | 25.40 | 155.5 | 63.5 | 12.7 | 539/121252 | 592.9 | 24.5 | |||||||
| 857 | 152.4 | 44.5 | 76.2 | 25.40 | 155.5 | 82.6 | 12.7 | 775/174342 | 852.5 | 30.0 | |||||||
| 859 | 152.4 | 60.3 | 95.3 | 31.75 | 190.0 | 101.6 | 16.0 | 1180/265450 | 1298.0 | 51.0 | |||||||
| 864 | 177.8 | 60.3 | 95.3 | 31.75 | 190.0 | 101.6 | 16.0 | 1230/276698 | 1353.0 | 51.0 | |||||||
| S859F1-K4 | 152.4 | 60.4 | 95.3 | 31.75 | 189.5 | 101.6 | 16.0 | 690.0/155112 | 759.0 | 73.8 | |||||||
| S984F3-K443 | 177.8 | 63.5 | 95.3 | 35.00 | 204.0 | 101.6 | 16.0 | 689.4/154977 | 758.3 | 74.0 | |||||||
| S864F3-K443 | 177.8 | 60.4 | 95.3 | 31.75 | 189.5 | 101.6 | 16.0 | 1045.0/234916 | 1149.5 | 69.8 | |||||||
| Chain No. | Attachment type | Attachment dimension | Weight per att. | ||||||||||||||
| P | h4 | Fb | Fa | W | L1 | L2 | T | d4 | |||||||||
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | kg/att. | ||||||||
| 856 | K24 | 152.4 | 47.6 | 184.2 | 241 | 63.5 | 12.7 | 18.0 | 1.5 | ||||||||
| 856 | K3 | 152.4 | 47.6 | 166.7 | 277.8 | 344 | 70.0 | 12.7 | 15.0 | 2.8 | |||||||
| 856 | K35 | 152.4 | 47.6 | 184.2 | 298.5 | 344 | 63.5 | 12.7 | 18.0 | 2.8 | |||||||
| 859 | K44 | 152.4 | 76.2 | 228.6 | 330.2 | 381 | 70.0 | 114.5 | 16.0 | 17.5 | 5.0 | ||||||
| 864 | K443 | 177.8 | 76.2 | 228.6 | 330.2 | 381 | 95.3 | 140.0 | 16.0 | 17.5 | 7.5 | ||||||
| S859F1-K4 | K44 | 152.4 | 76.2 | 228.6 | 330.2 | 381 | 69.9 | 114.3 | 16.0 | 17.5 | 5.5 | ||||||
| S984F3-K443 | K443 | 177.8 | 76.2 | 228.6 | 330.2 | 378 | 95.3 | 139.7 | 16.0 | 17.5 | 6.4 | ||||||
| S864F3-K443 | K443 | 177.8 | 76.2 | 228.6 | 330.2 | 381 | 95.3 | 139.7 | 16.0 | 17.5 | 6.2 | ||||||
▍Bucket Elevator Chain Common Applications:
Bucket elevator chains are widely used across various industries for the vertical transport of bulk materials. Some common applications of bucket elevator chains include:
(1) Agriculture and Food Processing: Bucket elevator chains are widely used in the agriculture and food processing industries for transporting grains, seeds, nuts, and other food products.
(2) Cement and Building Materials: Bucket elevator chains are used in the cement industry for transporting cement, fly ash, and other building materials.
(3) Mining and Minerals: Bucket elevator chains are used in the mining and minerals industry for transporting coal, ore, and other minerals.
(4) Chemicals and Fertilizers: Bucket elevator chains are used in the chemical and fertilizers industry for transporting chemicals, fertilizers, and other raw materials.
(5) Power Generation: Bucket elevator chains are used in the power generation industry for transporting biomass, wood chips, and other fuels.
(6) Waste and Recycling: Bucket elevator chains are used in the waste and recycling industry for transporting waste such as municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, and recycled materials.
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▍Bucket Elevator Chain Maintenance:
Proper maintenance of bucket elevator conveyor chains is critical to ensure their safe and efficient operation. Here are some key maintenance steps that should be followed:
Regular Inspection: Regularly inspect the bucket elevator’s chain, sprockets, and accessories for signs of wear and damage, such as cracks, corrosion, or worn pins and bushings.
Lubrication: Proper lubrication is crucial for the smooth operation of the bucket elevator chain. Use the appropriate lubricant to lubricate the chain and sprockets as recommended by the manufacturer.
Tension Adjustment: Regularly check the tension of the bucket elevator chain and adjust it as needed to ensure proper operation. A chain that is too loose or too tight will lead to excessive wear and damage.
Alignment: Proper alignment of the bucket elevator chain is essential to prevent excessive wear and damage. Check the alignment of the sprockets and adjust as needed.
Cleaning: Regularly clean the bucket elevator’s chain and sprockets, removing any debris or buildup that could cause damage or interfere with normal operation.
Replacement: Replace any worn or damaged parts promptly to prevent further damage or malfunction.
In conclusion, proper maintenance of the bucket elevator chain is essential for ensuring its safe and efficient operation. Following these maintenance steps can help extend the life of bucket elevator chains and prevent costly downtime and repairs.
▍Bucket Elevator Chain Sprockets and Bucket Elevator Chains
Sprockets and chains are two key components of a bucket elevator system. Sprockets are gears used to guide and drive the chain. They are typically made of high-strength materials such as steel or cast iron and are designed to withstand the heavy loads and stresses encountered during bucket elevator operation.
Sprockets are usually designed with specific pitch circle diameters and tooth profiles to match the pitch circle diameter and tooth profile of the chain. Proper alignment and maintenance of the sprockets are essential to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the bucket elevator. Chains are used to vertically lift and transport bulk materials in a bucket elevator system. They are typically made of high-strength steel alloys and are designed to withstand the heavy loads and stresses encountered during bucket elevator operation.
Chains consist of a series of interconnected links designed to support the movement of the bucket elevator within the elevator. Each link in a bucket elevator typically consists of two or more chain plates connected by pins, designed to rotate around sprockets at the top and bottom of the elevator. In conclusion, the correct selection, installation, and maintenance of sprockets and chains in bucket elevators are crucial for the reliable and safe operation of bucket elevator systems.

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