Working Principle of Chain Bucket Elevator

The operation of the chain bucket elevator can be divided into the following steps:

1. Material is fed into the bottom of the elevator and picked up by the bucket as it moves around the bottom sprocket or pulley.

2. The chain then moves the bucket up to the top sprocket or pulley where the material is discharged.

3. The hopper then returns to the bottom of the elevator, ready to shovel the next batch of material.

The speed of the chain or belt and the spacing between the hoppers can be adjusted to control the flow of material through the elevator. In addition, the discharge point of the elevator can be customized to meet the specific needs of different applications.