– Bill Keane, Account Manager – Ryson International, Inc.
Ryson’s Bucket Elevators combine vertical and horizontal transportation of bulk materials in one integral unit and represent a unique and highly effective solution to your bulk material conveyor needs.
Ryson’s Bucket Conveyors are designed for heavy-duty operations and long lifespans. They offer gentle product handling and are well-suited for transporting a broad range of bulk materials in the food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, glass, recycling, chemical, ceramic, building, metallurgical along with many other industries. They can be delivered in powder-coated carbon-steel, stainless-steel or wet environment versions.
Our Bucket Elevator’s signature feature is that they are completely enclosed, have overlapping pivoting buckets that prevent spillage and keeps out foreign debris.
They are completely modular, and can be custom built to each unique application. Our Bucket Conveyor can be configured with multiple inlets or outlets that feature selective bucket-tipping capabilities. This is accomplished by an air-actuated tipping ramp. The last tipping ramp is always in a fixed position, ensuring that all buckets are emptied.
The chain is a 2-inch plated roller chain with a hollow pin shaft and 1⅛-inch diameter rollers. The rolling surface is made of polyurethane, providing smooth and quiet operation. The buckets are made of food-grade-reinforced polyamide, complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards. The buckets are molded in one piece and can handle temperatures from –5 to +200 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, flanges are provided at the inlets and outlets to facilitate easy attachment of extended funnels, shoots or tubes.
Ryson Bucket Elevators are built using high-quality components. As such, you can expect to face only minimal maintenance when working with our models. All our Bucket Elevator models have easily removable inspection covers and a conveniently located inspection window.
Our Bucket Elevators feature drawers located underneath the horizontal sections to facilitate fast and easy cleaning. The inside walls are smooth, helping prevent dust buildup. All bearings are mounted outside for easy access.
Our Bucket Elevators are also equipped with a quick-release mechanism to facilitate fast installation or removal of buckets as well as an automatic chain tensioning device and built-in overload protection.
A variable frequency drive, also known as a VFD, is required for proper operation.
Our Bucket Elevators’ modular design enables us to customize with ease and makes your bucket elevator versatile as well as easy to install and modify. The most common configurations are our C and Z configurations, which are available with three different bucket sizes, yielding capacities up to 300, 700 or 1,800 cubic feet per hour. The buckets must be loaded with a controlled volume and across the full width of the buckets.
No matter the use case, the Ryson team is up to the challenge of finding solutions your business needs. Explore a special application for a custom-built bucket elevator we created for a customer needing to elevate lightweight cellulose material. You can also Download a printable RFQ Form.
Watch our Bucket Elevator Video for a more detailed explanation of its features and benefits.