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Bucket Elevator – Reliable Vertical Material Conveying Solution

Bucket Elevator – Reliable Vertical Material Conveying Solution

TONGFU Bucket Elevator is designed for efficient vertical conveying of grains, feed ingredients, and finished pellets. Featuring a compact structure, stable operation, and flexible capacity configurations, it is widely used in feed mills, grain processing plants, and pellet production lines. Customized lifting heights and conveying capacities are available to meet different industrial material handling requirements.

Model：
TDTG 36/23
Brand：
TONGFU
CAPACITY：
1.0-200.0 T/H
DELIVERY TIME：
25-30 DAYS

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What Is a Bucket Elevator?

A bucket elevator is a vertical material handling machine used to lift bulk materials from a lower level to a higher level. It consists of buckets, a belt or chain, a drive system, a casing, and feeding and discharging sections.

Definition of Bucket Elevator

A Bucket Elevator is a vertical conveying machine designed to lift bulk materials from a lower level to a higher level. It uses a series of buckets attached to a belt or chain to transport materials continuously and efficiently. It is widely used in feed mills, grain processing plants, and pellet production lines for conveying corn, wheat, soybean meal, feed ingredients, and finished pellets.

Pellet Cooler Function

The main function of a bucket elevator is to transport bulk materials vertically between different processing stages.

Its key functions include:

- Vertical Material Conveying: Lifts materials efficiently between different floors or production equipment.

- Continuous Feeding: Provides a stable material supply for downstream processing machines.

- Space Saving: Reduces the need for long horizontal conveying systems.

- Production Line Connection: Connects equipment such as hammer mills, mixers, pellet mills, and storage silos.

- Improved Material Handling: Supports continuous and automated material transportation.

Role In Feed Industry

In modern feed production plants, a bucket elevator plays an important role in transporting raw materials and finished products between different processing stages.

It is commonly used to:

- Lift corn, wheat, soybean meal, and other feed ingredients.

- Transport crushed materials from hammer mills to storage bins.

- Feed raw materials into batching and mixing systems.

- Convey mixed materials to pelletizing equipment.

- Lift finished feed pellets to cooling, screening, or storage systems.

- Transport materials between different floors of a feed mill.

What Is a Bucket Elevator?

A Bucket Elevator is an industrial material conveying machine used to transport bulk materials vertically from a lower position to a higher level. It consists of buckets, a belt or chain, a driving system, and an enclosed casing. During operation, the buckets collect materials from the bottom inlet, lift them upward, and discharge them through the top outlet.

Why Bucket Elevator is Important?

A bucket elevator is an essential conveying machine in automated feed production and grain processing systems. Without efficient vertical conveying equipment, materials may require additional manual handling or complicated horizontal transportation systems.

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Feed Pellet Production Line Working Principle

The working process of a feed pellet production line is based on mechanical pressure and thermal softening of biomass materials.

Raw Material Receiving and Cleaning

The first step of the feed pellet production process is receiving and cleaning raw materials.This protects downstream equipment and improves final feed quality.

Grinding Process

The feed hammer mill uses high-speed rotating hammers to crush raw materials into suitable particle sizes.Different screen sizes can be selected according to animal requirements and feed formulas.

Feed Mixing Process

After grinding, different ingredients are transported into the feed mixer.The purpose of mixing is to achieve a uniform feed formula, ensuring every pellet contains balanced nutrition.

Feed Pelletizing Process

The pelletizing process is the core stage of the production line.Under high pressure, the powder materials are formed into cylindrical pellets.

Cooling and Drying Process

Fresh pellets coming out of the pellet mill usually have high temperature and moisture content.A counterflow cooler is commonly used in modern feed pellet production plants due to its high efficiency and stable performance.

Screening and Packing Process

The finished pellets are collected, while unsuitable particles can be recycled back into the production process.The final pellets are transported to the packing system.Automatic packing machines measure and package the finished feed pellets according to customer requirements.

Raw Materials for Feed Pellet Line

Our wood pellet mill can process a wide range of biomass materials:

Corn

Wheat

Soybean meal

Rice bran

Fish meal

Bucket Elevator Technical Features

Compact Vertical Structure

The vertical design saves installation space and makes the equipment suitable for different factory layouts.

High Conveying Capacity

Different bucket sizes, belt speeds, and configurations can be selected according to production requirements.

Wear-Resistant Buckets

Durable buckets are designed to handle continuous transportation of grain, feed ingredients, and granular materials.

Reliable Drive System

The motor and transmission system provide stable power for continuous material lifting.

Easy Installation and Maintenance

The modular structure allows convenient installation, inspection, and maintenance of major components.

Customized Design

TONGFU can customize elevator height, conveying capacity, inlet and outlet positions, and structural configurations according to customer requirements.

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Feed Pellet Cooler Capacity & Models

We provide different models for various production needs:

Small scale Feed Mixer

Capacity: 1.0-10.0 T/H

Suitable for small workshops or startup businesses

Medium industrial Feed Mixer

Capacity: 10.0–30.0 T/H

Suitable for medium feed plants

Large feed Feed Mixer

Capacity:30.0–200.0 T/H+

Suitable for industrial production and export business

Custom configurations are available based on raw material type and production goals.

Model	Power	Capacity	Maximum lifting height	Application
TDTG26/13	≤3 KW	1-3 t/h	20 m	Small plant
TDTG26/18	≤3 KW	2-4 t/h	25 m	Small plant
TDTG36/13	≤3 KW	5-8 t/h	25 m	Small plant
TDTG36/18	≤4 KW	6-10 t/h	30 m	Small plant
TDTG36/23	≤5.5 KW	10-20 t/h	30 m	Medium plant
TDTG36/28	≤7.5 KW	15-25 t/h	35 m	Medium plant
TDTG40/23	≤5.5 KW	20-30 t/h	35 m	Medium plant
TDTG40/28	≤7.5 KW	25-40 t/h	40 m	Large factory
TDTG50/23	≤15 KW	30-50 t/h	45 m	Large factory
TDTG50/28	≤22 KW	40-60 t/h	45 m	Large factory
TDTG60/30	≤37 KW	60-90 t/h	45 m	Large factory
TDTG60/33	≤37 KW	80-120 t/h	45 m	Large factory
TDTG80/58	≤55 KW	120-200 t/h	45 m	Large factory

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Feed Pellet Production Line Solution

We also provide complete turnkey solutions for customers who want full production systems.

A standard feed pellet production line includes:

Raw Material Receiving and Cleaning

Hammer mill-fine crushing

Material Mixing

Wood pellet machine-forming pellets

Cooling system-pellet stabilization

Packing machine-final product packaging

This integrated system ensures high efficiency and stable pellet quality.

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Raw Material Receiving and Cleaning → Grinding → Mixing → Pelletizing → Cooling → Screening → Packing

Bucket Elevator Price & Cost

The price of a mixer depends on capacity and configuration.

Small Bucket Elevator : USD 1,000 – 5,000

Medium Bucket Elevator: USD 5,000 – 10,000

Industrial Bucket Elevator: USD 10,000 – 30,000+

Main cost factors:

Raw material type and hardness

Material used

Capacity requirement

Automation level

Applications of Feed Pellet Line

our machines are widely used in different animal feed production

Poultry Feed Pellet Production
Livestock Feed Production
Pig Feed Pellet Production
Aquaculture Feed Production

FAQ – Bucket Elevator

What is a bucket elevator used for?

A bucket elevator is used to transport bulk materials vertically. It is widely applied in feed mills, grain processing plants, flour mills, and pellet production facilities.
What materials can a bucket elevator handle?

It can handle corn, wheat, soybean meal, rice, grain, feed ingredients, and finished feed pellets. The bucket design should be selected according to material characteristics.
What is the capacity of a bucket elevator?

Bucket elevator capacity varies according to bucket size, belt or chain speed, material density, and lifting height. TONGFU can provide different configurations to meet specific production requirements.
What is the difference between a belt bucket elevator and a chain bucket elevator?

A belt bucket elevator uses a belt to carry buckets and is commonly used for grain and feed materials. A chain bucket elevator uses a chain transmission system and is suitable for applications requiring a more robust conveying structure.
How do I choose the right bucket elevator model?

You should consider the required conveying capacity, material characteristics, lifting height, installation space, and connected equipment. TONGFU can recommend a suitable configuration based on your project requirements.
Does TONGFU provide customized bucket elevator solutions?

Yes. TONGFU MACHINERY provides customized bucket elevator configurations and complete conveying solutions according to customers' production capacity and factory layout.

Why Choose Tongfu Machinery

LIYANG TONGFU MACHINERY CO., LTD. (TF) is a professional manufacturer and exporter of biomass pellet machines and feed pellet machines, located in Zhongguancun Science and Technology Industrial Park, Liyang City, Jiangsu Province, China. Covering 16,000+ m² , TF has been providing complete feed and biomass pellet production line solutions for over 15 years.Tongfu Machinery is a professional manufacturer of biomass pellet machinery with strong engineering capability.

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