Bucket Elevator

PSSILO Bucket Elevators are designed for fast, efficient and reliable vertical transportation of grain, granulates and other suitable bulk materials in storage, handling and processing facilities.

Available in seven different models with capacities from 25 to 1,500 t/h and conveying heights up to 100 meters, each elevator can be configured according to the required capacity, conveying height, product characteristics and operating conditions of the project.

HIGH-CAPACITY & GENTLE GRAIN HANDLING

Efficient vertical conveying requires high throughput while minimizing unnecessary mechanical impact on the transported product.

PSSILO Bucket Elevators are designed to provide continuous and reliable product flow while helping minimize grain damage during vertical transportation.

This makes them suitable for grain intake systems, storage facilities, transfer lines and processing plants where high capacity and product protection are both important.

BELT OPTIONS

The elevator belt is a critical component affecting conveying capacity, reliability and operating life.

PSSILO Bucket Elevators are supplied with PVC belts as standard, while SOR rubber belts are available as an option.

The belts are antistatic and oil resistant, with tensile strength ranging from 400 to 1,600 N/mm. Belt specifications are selected according to elevator capacity, conveying height and operating requirements.

BUCKET OPTIONS

Different products and operating conditions may require different bucket materials.

PSSILO Bucket Elevators can be supplied with:

• PEHD buckets
• Nylon buckets
• Steel buckets

The appropriate bucket type is selected according to the transported product, required capacity and operating conditions, supporting efficient product pickup and discharge throughout the conveying process.

DURABLE GALVANIZED CONSTRUCTION

PSSILO Bucket Elevators feature hot-dip galvanized construction, providing enhanced corrosion protection and long-term durability in demanding industrial environments.

The elevator structure is designed for reliable operation within grain storage, handling and processing facilities.

PROJECT-SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION

Every vertical conveying application has different capacity, height and product requirements.

For this reason, PSSILO evaluates key parameters including:

• Required conveying capacity
• Conveying height
• Transported product
• Product characteristics
• Belt specification
• Bucket type
• Loading and discharge arrangement
• Connected conveying equipment
• Operating conditions
• Automation requirements

Based on these parameters, the appropriate Bucket Elevator configuration is selected for each project.

MONITORING & AUTOMATION

Depending on project requirements, PSSILO Bucket Elevators can be integrated with monitoring, control and safety systems.

Available functions may include:

• Speed monitoring
• Belt misalignment monitoring
• Blockage monitoring
• Equipment status monitoring
• Equipment interlocking
• Emergency stop systems
• PLC & SCADA integration

Integration with the automation system allows the Bucket Elevator to operate in coordination with upstream and downstream equipment according to the selected material route and operating sequence.

COMPLETE SYSTEM INTEGRATION

PSSILO Bucket Elevators can be integrated with other equipment throughout the grain handling process, including:

• Grain intake systems
• Belt conveyors
• Chain conveyors
• Screw conveyors
• Grain cleaning equipment
• Distributors and gates
• Grain storage silos
• Filling and discharge systems
• Dust collection and aspiration systems

This allows vertical conveying to operate as part of a complete material flow system from grain receiving and transfer to storage, processing and discharge.

WHY PSSILO?

PSSILO approaches the Bucket Elevator as part of the complete grain storage and material handling process rather than as an isolated machine.

Capacity, conveying height, product characteristics, belt and bucket selection, connected equipment and automation requirements are evaluated together according to the operating conditions of each project.

With seven models, capacities from 25 to 1,500 t/h and conveying heights up to 100 meters, PSSILO Bucket Elevators provide a flexible, high-capacity solution for both individual conveying applications and complete grain storage and handling facilities.