Bucket elevator, also known as bucket conveyor, is a mechanical conveying equipment used to convey powder, granular, block and other materials in a vertical direction. Bucket elevator has a large conveying capacity, can transport efficiently, save energy and reduce consumption, and improve the efficiency of material transportation.
Six Major Maintenance And Repair Matters Of Bucket Elevator
- Bucket elevator should be started with no load. All materials in the bucket should be drained before each shutdown, and then stopped.
- After the first use or maintenance of the elevator for 100 hours, it is necessary to recheck the machine, tighten all bolt joints, check the wear of all parts and the filling of grease5.
- Feeding should be uniform, and sudden increase in feeding amount is prohibited. The feeding amount cannot exceed the conveying capacity of the elevator, otherwise it is easy to cause a “stifling” accident when the material at the bottom is seriously accumulated.
- Cannot reverse. When the elevator is running, reverse should be avoided to avoid chain derailment.
- The bucket elevator must be fully overhauled every six months, and the chains, steel ropes and other wearing parts must be replaced in time, and the lubricating oil must be replaced or replenished.
- The bucket elevator must have a winch limiter and a travel limiter. The limiter should automatically stop the pulley when it is lifted to 300mm before the drum or pulley.
Conclusion
The bucket elevator occupies a relatively small space, and can be freely laid out and flexibly installed, saving site space. Therefore, the bucket elevator is not only suitable for fixed places, such as factories, warehouses, etc., but also for dynamic places, such as mines, dock clearance, rural areas, construction sites and other places where temporary lifting of materials is required.