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Read MoreBucket elevator systems are a simple and reliable method of transferring bulk product from one production process to another.
Gough’s elevator systems use a continuous line of swinging pendulum buckets to transfer large volumes of product.
The systems can be arranged in many different layouts to deliver product where it is needed.
The patented design of the Gough Swinglink® Bucket Elevators work by carrying product from an inlet point to a discharge point in an open bucket.
Product is static in the bottom of the bucket throughout the process, eliminating the possibility of damage during travel. A continuous line of open, overlapping buckets move past the inlet, where a controlled and consistent stream of product is fed, partially filling each bucket. The buckets are moved through the bucket circuit on two chains.
Bucket Model | Maximum Throughput Capacity (cubic metres per hour) | Individual Bucket Volume (litres) |
9M | 10.6 | 3.7 |
18M | 14.5 | 7.8 |
24M | 22.3 | 10.6 |
36M | 30.1 | 15.7 |
The Gough Swinglink® Bucket Elevator (GBE) has over many years proved a reliable, easy to maintain and effective solution for many types of material conveying. It was first designed and patented by Gough Engineering back in the 1970’s
As the Gough design team design the elevator specification, each solution can be unique but has advantages over other systems on the market, namely;
designed to convey bulk, dry, free flowing granular product and powders in a continuous and contained manner
The elevator system, can be designed by Gough in many configurations such as:
If you need an elevator with mobile capabilities this is also possible to supply.
Any configuration can be designed to not just move material from A to B, or from one level to another, but through and around other objects/production systems. These configurations also can be developed for multiple inlet and discharge positions and even a travel/ adjustable discharge position.
J, Z, and C shaped bucket elevator layouts examples
Bucket elevators provide a flexible solution to the problem of transferring product from one production process to another. The modular design of the Swinglink® bucket elevator allows infinite layout possibilities. Variable length sections allow any distance of vertical or horizontal movement. Specially designed corner sections can be manufactured to allow inclined conveying at any angle between 0 and 90 degrees.
Multiple inlet and multiple discharge points can be incorporated into one system, joining or splitting product streams as needed.
Gough’s bucket elevator systems are available in a range of material specifications and finishes.
Standard elevator construction uses folded side panels, joined by cross pieces to form an external chassis. Adding removable covers encloses the system where needed.
The external chassis is available manufactured from:
The removable covers that enclose the system can be supplied in:
Special open structures, made from hollow square section or tubes, have been developed for specific project requirements. Removable covers can then be fitted to all sides.
Gough Swinglink® bucket elevators use pendulum buckets that swing freely during travel.
The product rests safely in the bottom of the buckets, ideal for handling friable products gently.
Buckets can be easily removed and replaced by hand without tools, for fast cleaning change over operations. 100 buckets can be replaced in less than 20 minutes.
Buckets are available in:
Gough Swinglink® bucket elevators are driven by a shaft mounted motor gearbox with a torque arm.
Motor power is determined by the application requirements.
Motors are supplied with a control panel mounted inverter, which can allow variable speed and variable torque safety control.
The inverter is supplied pre-programmed with the torque setting suitable for normal operations. Should an overload condition arise, the excess torque requirement will stop the motor, protecting personnel, and minimising system damage.
ATEX rated drive systems can be supplied.
The chains are a patented design fitted with roller arms to carry the elevator buckets.
The chains are connected by shafts and sprockets, which synchronise the movement of the chains, keeping the buckets inline, horizontal, and parallel.
Chain material options include:
Heavy duty chain, suitable for conveying high-density products, and extra high (up to 70 metre) elevations.
Gough Engineering supplies material handling and process equipment solutions to many companies and industries around the world.
C-shaped Swinglink bucket elevator loop system used to join up a product sizing process.
Bucket elevators work by carrying product from an inlet point to a discharge point in an open bucket. Product is static in the bottom of the bucket throughout the process, eliminating the possibility of damage during travel.
A continuous line of open, overlapping buckets move past the inlet, where a controlled and consistent stream of product is fed, partially filling each bucket. The buckets are moved through the bucket circuit on two chains. Apart from being stabilised at the inlet, the buckets swing freely between the chains, remaining upright through the circuit until tipped.
To activate the tip and empty product at the discharge, the buckets are fitted with a cam. The buckets tip as the cam rides up a tipping ramp, inverting the bucket. The ramps can be raised and lowered by pneumatic rams, enabling selective tipping, so product can be discharged at multiple positions.
The system provides advantages against other conveying methods including:
Read our case studies to find out how our Bucket Elevators are put to use.
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