Introduction
Bucket elevators are used in many industries as a means of conveying materials vertically upwards. They are extensively used in the grain and oil seed industries. Typical applications include conveying of materials to the top of storage silos prior to final conveying to the individual silos.
This 3D model shows all major components associated with a typical bucket elevator, these include:
- Electric Motor
- Chain Conveyor
- Casing
- Explosion Relief Panels
- Inspection Panels
Additional Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucket_elevator
https://www.cdmsys.com/bucket-elevators
https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/materials-handling/all-about-bucket-conveyors