Bucket Elevators
Simple, Reliable, Effective: WIESE's Bucket Elevators
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Reliable Bucket Elevator Technology
From sensitive foods and ingredients to chemicals or building materials, WIESE bucket elevator conveying technology offers top-notch, custom solutions for transporting bulk materials. WIESE’s bucket elevators guarantees efficient and material-sparing transportation.
Coffee Beans
Nuts
Confectionery Candies
Seeds
Gum
Chips & Crackers
Pastas
Pet Food
Chemicals
Hardware, Nuts, & Bolts
WIESE's Bucket Elevator Rubber Chain Technology
The WIESE Rubber Chain is the fundamental core of all WIESE Continuous and Pendulum bucket conveyors. Non-stretching rubber surrounds the vulcanized steel cables, ensuring high tensile strength while eliminating metal abrasion and the need for lubrication. From food-grade to conductive rubber, the custom rubber chains come in a variety of qualities to fit any need the application requires.
WIESE Bucket Elevator’s Rubber Chain
WIESE's Rubber Chain
The WIESE rubber chain runs without links and is vibration-free, producing particularly low-noise (under 65 dBA). The slip-free running of the WIESE rubber chain ensures virtually maintenance-free operation.
The WIESE rubber chain is available in any length as a continuous loop or put together with link connectors.
WIESE’s quality assurance is carried out at their in-house specially built laboratory and testing area. We also make every effort to consistently ensure the development and improvement of rubber qualities.
Available in any length
Features: Rubber Chain
Vulcanized steel cables ensure high tensile strength
Various rubber types available including food-grade and conductive materials
Available as either an endless chain, or with master-link
Rubber is largely chemically resistant, and holds up well against harsh, abrasive products
Benefits: Rubber Chain
Maintenance Free
No lubrication required - NO GREASE!
Typical lifespan of 10+ years, depending on application
No stretching/No re-tensioning of the rubber chain throughout the entire lifespan
More Energy Efficient than conventional chains
Comparing WIESE Bucket Elevators
The WIESE Rubber Chain Bucket Elevators offers a variety of tremendous advantages. When comparing the rubber chain to plastic chain or metal chain installations, WIESE’s rubber chain is superior in every way. Unlike the plastic and metal chains, the rubber chain requires no maintenance, has virtually no breakdowns, and is significantly more energy efficient due to the lack of friction on the chain. WEISE is the obvious choice for bulk material handling.
WIESE Bucket Elevator Chain Comparison
Lifespan
Breakdowns
Maintenance
No Chain Lubrication
Metal Detectable
Stretch-Free /
No Re-tensioning
Sanitary Design
Capable of Washdown & CIP Cleaning
High Weight-bearing
Low Energy Consumption
Chemical Resistant
WIESE Rubber Chain
Plastic Chain
Metal Chain
*Lifespan may vary based on application.
Pendulum Bucket Elevators
Suspended between corrosion-resistant and lubricant-free rubber chains, the pendulum buckets can be individually tipped or rotated without affecting neighboring buckets. While in the horizontal sector and/or the product handover point, the buckets create a self-contained, seamless conveyor belt. Bucket conveyors can also be equipped with Clean-In-Place (CIP) cleaning stations for automatic cleaning with either water or compressed air.
WIESE Pendulum Bucket Elevator
WIESE Pendulum Bucket Elevator Conveyors
WIESE’s pendulum bucket elevator is the most versatile option available and uses free-swinging buckets to allow for gentle handling, and easy, tool-free removal of buckets for cleaning. This option is especially suitable for products that require gentle and hygienic transportation.
Various layout options are also possible and include z-, c-, t-, and o- shapes.
Capacity
Up to 45 m3/h
Features: Pendulum Bucket Elevators
Rubber Chain
Sanitary Design with CIP Availability
Multiple discharges possible
Overlapping Buckets
Modular design
Benefits: Pendulum Bucket Elevators
Low Maintenance & Low Wear
Easy to Clean
No Lubrication
Gentle handling without product loss
Easy installation & modification
Z-Shape
Horizontal
Custom Configuration
C-Shape
Custom Configuration
Pendulum Bucket Elevator Specifications
Pendulum Bucket Elevator Dimensional Drawing
Dimensions in inches
Type
Bucket Spacing
Bucket Volume
C1
C2
F [min]
H [min]
K [min]
L [min]
P
S
Bucket Volume 100% / water volume in l
Pendulum Bucket Elevator Dimensional Drawing - Internal View, Infeed, & Outfeeds
Dimensions in inches
Type
Bucket Spacing
Bucket Volume
A
B
C1
C2
D
E
M [min]
U
Bucket Volume 100% / water volume in l
Z-Shape
Horizontal
Custom Configuration
C-Shape
Custom Configuration
Continuous Bucket Elevators
Continuous bucket conveyors are fully enclosed, seamless conveyor belts. A flexible rubber “connecting flap” connects neighboring buckets, providing a gap free connection through positive-locking, guaranteeing minimal product loss. Bulk materials can be transported both horizontally and vertically without any handover points.
All individual parts can be replaced, such as buckets or the connecting flaps, allowing for a high degree of system availability.
WIESE Continuous Bucket Elevator
WIESE Continuous Bucket Elevator Conveyors
WIESE’s continuous bucket conveyor uses interlocking buckets to provide improved stability, thus resulting in higher belt speed capabilities for high capacity operations. The continuous belt is long-lasting, requires less maintenance, and is particularly suitable for abrasive goods such as cement, sugar, mortar, ceramics and flint stone, as well as delicate goods such as cereals, pet food, roasted peanuts and coffee. Several layout options available including Z-, C-, Horizontal, and Cascade layout shapes.
Capacity
Up to 100 m3/h
Features: Continuous Bucket Elevators
Rubber Chain
Dust-tight enclosures available
Multiple infeeds possible
Interlocking Buckets
Modular design
Benefits: Continuous Bucket Elevators
Low Maintenance
No Lubrication
Smaller Footprint than Pendulum Elevator
Higher running speeds possible
Easy installation & modification
Z-Shape
Incline Z-Shape
C-Shape
Custom Configuration
Continuous Bucket Elevator Specifications
Continuous Bucket Elevator Dimensional Drawing
Dimensions in inches
Type
Bucket Spacing
Bucket Volume
C1
C2
F [min]
H [min]
K [min]
P
S
Bucket Volume 100% / water volume in l
Continuous Bucket Elevator Dimensional Drawing - Internal View, Infeed & Outfeed
Dimensions in inches
Type
Bucket Spacing
Bucket Volume
A
B
C1
D
E
M [min]
U
Bucket Volume 100% / water volume in l
Z-Shape
Incline Z-Shape
C-Shape
Custom Configuration
Sanitary Bucket Elevator Design
Sanitary Bucket Elevators
Sanitary Design: Closed
Sanitary Design: Open
Sanitary Design
For products that require the cleanest of environments, WIESE has developed a sanitary pendulum bucket elevator. This model utilizes a tubular frame profile, so there are no horizontal surfaces or ‘dead-spots’ where dust and other debris can accumulate. All covers are removable via a two-way ‘key’. Removal and installation of buckets do not require tools.
Capacity
26 cubic feet per minute (45 cubic meters/hr)
Features: Sanitary Bucket Elevators
Tubular Frame Design
Choice of stainless steel or Lexan covers
Optional CIP available
All covers removable with 2-way key
Buckets removable without tools
Benefits: Sanitary Bucket Elevators
No 'dead spots' or horizontal surfaces
With Lexan covers, inside of elevator is completely visible
Easy access to buckets for cleaning
Quick bucket changeover
Dust-Proof Bucket Elevator Design
WIESE Bucket Elevators are ATEX certified to prevent dust explosions.
Dust-Proof Bucket Elevators
Dust-Proof Design: Closed
Dust-Proof Design: Open
Dust-Proof Design: Inside
For applications with especially dusty products and environments, WIESE has developed a dust-proof bucket elevator. This dust-tight housing construction ensures that products and dust remain inside the housing and do not escape into the environment around them. For systems at risk of dust explosions, WIESE continuous bucket and pendulum bucket conveyors are also available with ATEX certification.
Capacity
26 cubic feet per minute (45 cubic meters/hr) for Pendulum Elevators; up to 59 cubic feet per minute (100 cubic meters/hr)
Features: Dust-Proof Bucket Elevators
Dust-tight elevator housing
ATEX Available
Dust-tight drawers available
Optional outlets for dust extraction
Elevator can be filled/purged with inert gas
Benefits: Dust-Proof Bucket Elevators
Dust is contained within elevator
Low-maintenance
Keeps hazardous materials from contaminating work areas
Minimizes product loss
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