FEECO International unveils new line of bucket elevators

structural steel, making them ideal for outdoor applications or facilities where existing infrastructure cannot accommodate additional support structures. These elevators are available in a variety of configurations, including belt or chain and centrifugal or continuous, catering to a wide range of operational needs.

The design features a specially-designed head frame affixed to the bearings, which transfers the weight of the unit to gusset plates. The gusset plates, in turn, transfer the load to the heavy-duty angle-iron-supported casing. Engineered to bear significant loads – up to 40 000 lbs of chain pull, plus the weight of the casings and drive components – these elevators are built with robust materials and undergo rigorous structural analysis by licensed professional engineers to ensure they meet the demands of heavy-duty operations.

The choice between a traditional steel-supported bucket elevator and a self-supporting design often comes down to cost and existing infrastructure. This product offers a solution when structural steel is not already present, or when new outdoor installations are required. These elevators also present an option for facilities replacing ageing equipment originally designed without structural steel support.

This comes at a time where facilities may be facing ageing equipment originally built by a supplier that no longer services the market. With these machines reaching the end of their service life, there has been a growing demand for replacements.

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