Elevator conveyor series

U-trough screw conveyorBin discharge, blending and horizontal transferStainless steel A-type rotary airlockDischarge where specified contact material is requiredRigid rotary airlockAirlock duty and continuous metered dischargeHigh-temperature explosion-proof rotary airlockHigh-temperature or classified-area discharge pointsTD belt bucket elevatorGrain, seed and general powder or granule transferVertical bucket elevatorConventional vertical transfer and interface layoutsNE plate-chain bucket elevatorContinuous duty and larger transfer volumesTH ring-chain bucket elevatorVertical lifting for powders, granules and small lumpsTB series vertical elevatorCompact layouts and custom elevation interfacesGrain elevatorLow-damage grain, feed and oilseed transfer

Ten transfer, lifting and discharge equipment categories. Select an image to open its structure, interface and selection notes.

Vertical transfer for powders, granules and small lumps. Moisture, particle size, abrasiveness, temperature and fragility affect the bucket, belt or chain, casing seals, drive and discharge arrangement. Use this page to narrow the equipment family; confirm the final configuration from process data and interface drawings.

Select by operating duty

Type	Main construction	Typical fit	Confirm before quotation
TD belt bucket elevator	Buckets mounted on a rubber or composite belt	Grain, seed, feed, powders and general granules	Bucket volume, belt speed, take-up, tracking and carryback
NE plate-chain bucket elevator	Buckets fixed to a plate chain in an enclosed casing	Continuous lifting and larger throughput	Chain and bucket material, pitch, inspection access and drive torque
TH ring-chain bucket elevator	Buckets mounted on ring chains	Granules, powders and material that allows moderate impact	Chain size, bucket spacing, feed method and noise control
TB series elevator	Bucket elevator arrangement adapted to the layout	Compact vertical layouts and greater lift heights	Lift height, inlet/outlet direction, foundation load and guarding
Grain elevator	Controlled feed and low-damage bucket arrangement	Wheat, corn, oilseeds and other grain	Breakage limit, bucket speed, cleanout and dust boundary

The model name alone does not define throughput. Capacity depends on bulk density, bucket fill, belt or chain speed, feed continuity and discharge efficiency.

Series configuration guide

TD belt bucket elevator

Suitable for ambient-temperature powders and granules with reasonably consistent size. The belt arrangement can provide controlled movement, but take-up, splice, tracking protection, bucket fastening and return cleaning should be listed in the supply scope. Grain and oilseed projects should define breakage and cleanout criteria.

NE plate-chain bucket elevator

Plate-chain construction fits continuous operation and higher throughput. Selection should cover chain load, bucket forces, feed impact, bottom accumulation and service access. Abrasive or hot materials require confirmation of contact parts and sealing materials.

TH ring-chain bucket elevator

This configuration fits common granules, powders and small lumps. The ring chain, sprockets, buckets and casing must be matched as a system. Confirm loaded starting, bottom take-up, chain lubrication and wear-part replacement access instead of sizing only by motor power.

TB series and custom vertical elevators

Unusual building height, inlet and outlet direction, equipment spacing or foundation conditions may require custom interfaces. The quotation package should show total height, base dimensions, inlet and outlet center elevations, inspection doors, platforms, ladders and guarding.

Grain and oilseed transfer

Grain, sesame, peanut, rapeseed and other oilseeds usually require low breakage, low residue and practical cleaning. Provide moisture, particle distribution, bulk density, target throughput, acceptable breakage and upstream/downstream elevations before confirming bucket speed and feed buffering.

Typical process interface

Receiving hopper -> cleaning or screening -> elevator -> buffer or dosing -> crushing, conditioning, pressing or packing

An elevator does not determine line capacity by itself. Feed continuity, downstream buffer volume, offset inlets and outlets, wall adhesion, controls and interlocks all affect the actual operating rate.

Feed and discharge equipment around the elevator

Elevators are usually specified alongside horizontal transfer, bin discharge and controlled feeding equipment. The following are common companion categories, not a fixed package scope:

Companion equipment	Function in the transfer route	Conditions to confirm
U-trough screw conveyor	Moves powders or granules from receiving, blending or a bin outlet to the elevator or next machine	Length, incline, screw diameter, sealing, hanger bearings and cleanout
Stainless rotary valve	Provides controlled discharge where a specified contact material is required	Contact material, seal, clearance, speed and cleaning method
Rigid rotary valve	Discharges powders or granules from a hopper at a controlled rate	Pocket size, material flow behavior, pressure difference, leakage and drive
Hazardous-area or high-temperature discharge configuration	Serves projects with hazardous-area zoning or elevated material temperature	Area classification, temperature range, sealing, bearing protection and documentation

Flanges, elevations, flow rate and controls should be reconciled on one interface drawing. Where dust-explosion or elevated-temperature requirements apply, the project owner must identify the relevant standard and site zoning; an equipment name alone is not a technical requirement.

Information needed for a quotation

• Material, particle range, moisture, temperature, bulk density, abrasiveness and fragility.
• Throughput basis and continuous or batch operation.
• Inlet height, outlet height, center distance, horizontal offset, clear building height and foundation conditions.
• Upstream and downstream equipment, buffer hopper, dust extraction and control-panel interfaces.
• Contact materials, dust or hazardous-area requirements, service side, cleaning method and initial spare parts.

Acceptance and delivery boundary

FAT should use approved material or a documented substitute and check empty and loaded operation, throughput, spillage, carryback, jam protection, noise, vibration and service access. Grain and oilseed projects should also record breakage, residual material and cleanout time. The quotation should itemize the motor and gearbox, buckets, chain or belt, controls and protection, platforms, guarding, packing, commissioning, training and after-sales scope.

Related equipment and next step

• Fruit and vegetable elevator: inclined transfer selected around fragility, drainage and cleaning.
• Pre-treatment equipment: cleaning, crushing and conditioning modules for oilseed processing.
• Production line overview: coordinate elevator, storage, pressing, filtration and filling boundaries.
• Submit material and layout data for a configuration quote