Link-Belt Bucket Elevators designed and manufactured to provide years of dependable and efficient service.

Link-Belt Bucket Elevators, manufactured by FMC Technologies Material Handling Solutions Operation, have long been the industry standard for any bulk material elevating application. Service-proven performance under the most demanding operating conditions in thousands of installations from rural grain elevators to large manufacturing and processing plants ... the result of over 100 years experience as an engineering pioneer and leading manufacturer. A Link-Belt designed Bucket Elevator is your assurance of quality and dependability, and the standard Type 1 and Type 7 FMC Bucket Elevators have many outstanding features: Standardization of designs that are dependable and versatile. Continuous or centrifugal type discharge. Rigid, strong, jig-built casings in perfect alignment and weather-tight. Two-piece hood permitting access to head section interior without disturbing machinery. Spring clamps facilitate removal and replacement. Inspection hatch that can be easily lifted to view terminal machinery. Optional shaft mounted speed reducer drive ... compact and easy to install. Large, latch-type doors located on front, back and sides of boot section to facilitate inspection, service and cleanout. The head shaft is mounted in antifriction ball or roller bearing pillow blocks. Superior components . . . chains, sprockets, pulleys, belts, buckets, bearings, takeups and drives. Typical bulk handling applications include: Delivery of dry citrus pellets to railroad hopper cars. Elevating soda ash, fertilizer or limestone to silo storage. Depositing food products into weigh hoppers. Lifting coal from track hoppers to storage silos. Elevate aggregate materials for ready-mix concrete plants. Link-Belt Bucket Elevators from FMC Technologies. . . industry's complete line . . . handling hundreds of different kinds of material: Metallic and Non-Metallic ores ... Bauxite, Coal Rock products . . . Sand. Gravel, Cement, Gypsum, Limestone Food products . . . Sugar, Flour, Coffee, Salt Chemical Processing products . . . Fertilizers, Phosphates, Agricultural Lime, Soda Ash Pulp and Paper products . . . Wood Chips

Link-Belt Bucket Elevator Standardization...the key to economical design.

For most bulk material elevating jobs . . . there's a Link-Belt Bucket Elevator that will handle them efficiently and economically. With over 100 years of proven experience as a pioneer and leading producer of bucket elevators, FMC Technologies offers a standardized line of LinkBelt elevators proven in thousands of installations. Standardization is a standout feature of Link-Belt Bucket Elevators. LinkBelt Type 1 and Type 7 Bucket Elevator designs are standardized so you benefit from the economics of many stocked components. Manufacturing methods are standardized through exacting production and fabrication to assure compatibility of components. Engineering and order processing procedures have also been standardized so that the selected elevator will accommodate your needs with a minimum of time and correspondence. Balanced design of components, manufacturing craftsmanship, and the quality found in all Link-Belt products, have all helped the LinkBelt Bucket Elevator achieve universal acceptance. Two basic designs of bucket elevators are available, and selection depends primarily on the material to be handled. The Centrifugal Discharge design has spaced buckets that travel at a relatively high speed. It is a medium capacity unit, capable of handling materials with small-to-medium size lumps. The buckets dig the material from the casing boot section and discharge it by centrifugal force. Type 1- Elevators of this type meet the service requirements of the majority of installations using centrifugal discharge elevators. The head shafts are fixed, with the foot shaft takeup being internal gravity type. Buckets are designed for use on either chain or belt. For most applications, chain is recommended, however, belting is used when handling materials that must not be contaminated or for materials that are extremely abrasive and corrosive. As an alternate to the standard Type 1 centrifugal discharge design, Type 2 design is available. The head shaft is adjustable and the boot shaft fixed to maintain the relationship of buckets to the inlet spout and curved bottom plate. Type 2 bucket elevators are recommended when handling food products; for materials that tend to pack or build-up, or when handling materials having a large percentage of lumps. The Continuous Discharge Design has buckets mounted continuously that travel at a much slower speed. The continuous discharge design elevator handles a variety of materials from fines to large lumps. Materials that are difficult to pick in the casing boot section or friable are normally handled in this type elevator. The buckets are fed directly from a loading leg or chute and are emptied by gravity at the discharge point. Type 7-This elevator is the most frequently used of the continuous discharge design. The head shafts are fixed, with foot shaft takeups being internal gravity type. Buckets are steel and spaced continuously on a strand of chain. As an alternate to the standard Type 7 continuous discharge design, the Type 8 design is available. The head shaft is adjustable and the foot shaft is fixed. Type 8 elevators are used for the handling of fine or crushed materials with lumps not exceeding /2 inch. With the addition of a loading leg and a correspondingly higher inlet spout, this type elevator can also be used for handling lumps up to 4 /2 ".
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The superior performance delivered by the Link-Belt Bucket Elevator is the result of quality components, and each component described in this catalog has been developed as an integral part of a carefully engineered elevator design. FMC Technologies maintains a large inventory of bucket elevator components to meet your replacement needs. Let our FMC Technologies Regional Field Specialist help you with your selection of the proper Link-Belt Bucket Elevator for your existing or proposed bulk material handling installation. CAUTION: Link-Belt Bucket Elevators must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with accompanying FMC Technologies Service Instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury, property damage or both.
Service Instructions accompany the shipment of equipment. It additional copies of Service Instructions are required, they are available free of charge from FMC Technologies, Material Handling Solutions, Box 1370, Tupelo, Mississippi 38802.

Link-Belt Bucket Elevators handle inorganic materials at chemical plant installation.

Selection procedure for standard Bucket Elevators Types 1 and 7.

Prior to the selection of a Link-Belt Bucket Elevator, all specifications of the application and conditions of the installation should be reviewed. As a guide to be used in selecting the most efficient and economical LinkBelt Bucket Elevator for an application, the following outline is offered: 1. Material Characteristics a. Abrasive, free-flowing, sluggish, temperature, fluffy, friable, degradable, etc... b. Weight per cubic foot at loading point into the bucket elevator. c. Maximum and average size of lumps- percentage of lumps. 2. Maximum discharge rate (t.p.h.) required of bucket elevator. 3. Center to center dimensions between head shaft and foot shaft. 4. Operating conditions a. Indoors b. Outdoors c. Corrosive atmosphere, etc... 5. Type of service required a. Continuous b. Intermittent 6. Calculate the volumetric capacity required (cubic feet per hour) Maximum discharge rate (t.p.h.) x 2000 pounds = cubic feet per hour Material weight per cubic foot 7. Determine the proper type of bucket elevator required, based upon the material being handled. Refer to Table #1. If a specific material is not listed within tabulations, select a material having similar characteristics. 8. With reference to volumetric capacity and percent of lump size, determine bucket elevator number using the selection tabulations provided. These tabulations also indicate head shaft size and required horsepower. NOTE: If the "weight per cubic foot" is isolated between given values, apply the next higher figure.

Examples of Bucket Elevator SelectionExample: #2: Example #1: Material. . . . . . . . . . .bituminous coal Weight . . . . . . . . . . .50#/cu. ft. Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .70 t. p. h. Maximum lump size under 1/2 inch Shaft centers . . . . . . 65 ft. Service . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 hrs. per day Step A Determine volumetric capacity. 70 x 2000 = 2800 cu. ft./hr. 50 Step B Determine type of elevator. Table #1 indicates either a Type 1 or Type 7. However, capacity is greater than a Type 7 will handle. Select Type 1. Step C Refer to selection tabulations and select a #134 elevator rated 3120 cu.ft./hr. for 65 ft. cntr. A 3 7/16" diameter head shaft and 15 hp drive is required. NOTE: A #134 elevator is fully capable of handling the 1/2"and under lumps. Material . . . . . . . . . . crushed limestone Weight . . . . . . . . . . . 85-90#/cu. ft. Capacity . . . . . . . . . 75 t.p.h. Maximum lump size 3/4 inch Shaft centers. . . . . . .50 ft. Service . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 hrs. per day Step A Determine volumetric capacity. 75 x 2000 = 1765 cu. ft./hr. 85 NOTE: Use light weight for volume and heavy weight for horsepower. Step B Determine type of elevator. Table #1 indicates a Type 7 for this material. Step C Refer to selection tabulations. A #781 elevator is rated 2090 cu. ft./hr. using 100#/cu. ft. and 50 ft. centers. A 315/16'' diameter shaft and 15 hp drive is required. 3/4'' lumps are within the capabilities of this elevator. A #781 elevator using Steel Bushed Chain rather than Combination Chain is preferred, since the material being handled is mildly abrasive.

Typical bulk materials handled by Bucket Elevators

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Chain recommended for all elevators except those marked , where belts are recommended. To avoid damage to belt, provide foot shafts with welded steel wing pulleys where there is a tendency for material to pack between belt and pulley. Weight of material loose or slightly agitated. This weight is generally less than that of settled or packed material, as in bins or containers. Select an elevator having twice the capacity required.

Link-Belt Bucket Elevators Type 1-Chain or Belt

A centrifugal discharge bucket elevator-rugged construction with quality components-industry's leader in the handling of free-flowing, fine and loose material with small to medium size lumps. Bucket spacing and speed is important for centrifugal discharge bucket elevators. The Link-Belt Type 1 Bucket Elevator can be relied upon to elevate and discharge materials at rated capacities. In selection of quality components, FMC Technologies engineers have, based upon laboratory tests, taken into consideration the critical speed of operation that exists with bucket elevators. The critical speed of operation is the speed at which the actual capacity of the elevator drops below the theoretical capacity, and exists when the centrifugal force at the mass center of the material in the bucket is equal to the gravitational force on the material. All Link-Belt centrifugal type discharge bucket elevators operate below the critical speed. Years of dependable, service-proven performance with built-in quality design features-your assurance of maximum efficiency: Properly spaced buckets, mounted on durable, strong chain or tough wear resistant belt, to provide the most efficient operation per dollar invested. Belt elevators with LinkBelt wing-type pulleys are recommended when handling bulk materials with abrasive characteristics, moderate temperatures or excessive moisture content. Fixed head shaft with an internal gravity actuated takeup in the boot. Bearings on the takeup frame are hard iron, with the takeup shaft having induction hardened journals. Boot section is totally enclosed with large inspection doors to facilitate bearing replacement or the removal of the entire takeup frame.

Hood section is removable in two sections, and the use of waste pack seals provide added protection for the head shaft. Standard drive is a shaft mounted speed reducer with a built-in backstop. Other drives are available.

The rigid, strong, jig-built casings are fabricated from steel plate for years of rugged operation. Continuously welded casings are also available.

Type 1 Bucket Elevator

Elevator using chain

Elevator using belt

Bucket Elevator selection/specifications Type 1-Chain

Shaded lines indicate standard design SIBS steel bushed chain. Bucket Elevator assemblies include head shaft machinery with either ball or roller bearing pillow blocks, chain, buckets, casing, Style 1 or Style 2 discharge spout, stub inlet and gravity takeup with hard iron bearings. (Internal gravity takeup is available with cement mill type sleeves and bearings when handling highly abrasive materials). Drives with backstops, service platforms and ladders with safety cages can be furnished. Style AA buckets. Based upon buckets filled to 75/% of theoretical capacity. Based upon buckets filled to 100% of theoretical capacity. If exact material weight is not shown, select drive and head shaft using the next heavier material weight.

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Bucket Elevator selection/specifications Type 1-Belt

Bucket Elevator assemblies include head shaft machinery with either ball or roller bearing pillow blocks, chain, buckets, casing, Style 1 or Style 2 discharge spout, stub inlet and gravity takeup with hard iron bearings, (internal gravity takeup is available with cement mill type sleeves and bearings when handling highly abrasive materials). Drives with backstops, service platforms and ladders with safety cages can be furnished. Style AA buckets. Based upon buckets filled to 75/% of theoretical capacity. Based upon buckets filled to 100% of theoretical capacity. If exact material weight is not shown, select drive and head shaft using the next heavier material weight.

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Type 1-Chain or Belt

For 10 and 12 gauge discharge spout. Deduct 1/8" for 7 gauge discharge spout. Minimum dimension for efficient loading. Deduct 2" for Type 1 Belt # 145, #147 and #149. Dimensions should not be used for Type 2 Elevators. Consult FMC for dimensional data.

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Link-Belt Bucket Elevator Type 7-Chain

High-capacity continuous discharge bucket elevator . . . with overlapping arrangement of buckets to handle a variety of materials from fines to large lumps. The Type 7 bucket elevator is the most frequently used of the continuous discharge styles, with material loaded directly into the bucket through a loading leg, that confines the feed and prevents spillage into the boot. The continuous discharge bucket elevator travels at a much slower speed than its counterpart, the centrifugal discharge bucket elevator. Standard operating speed is 125 fpm. When handling light or fluffy-type material, operating speeds of 160-175 fpm are common. When bulk material is abrasive, operating speeds are normally reduced for longer component life. Years of dependable, serviceproven performance with built-in quality design features, your assurance of maximum efficiency: Fixed head shafts. Internal gravity operated takeups. Continuously spaced steel buckets on a single strand of chain. Boot section Is totally enclosed with large inspection doors to facilitate bearing replacement of the removal of the entire takeup frame. Hood section is removable in two sections, and the use of waste pack seals provide added protection for the head shaft. Standard drive is a shaft mounted speed reducer with a built-in backstop. Other drives are available. The rigid, strong jig-built casings are fabricated from steel plate for many years of rugged operation. Weather tight casings are also available. Type 7 Bucket Elevator

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Bucket Elevator selection/specifications Type 7-Chain

Shaded lines indicate standard design SIBS steel bushed chain. Bucket Elevator assemblies include head shaft machinery with either ball or roller bearing pillow blocks, chain, buckets, casing, Style 1 or Style 2 discharge spout, stub inlet and gravity takeup with hard iron bearings. (Internal gravity takeup is available with cement mill type sleeves and bearings when handling highly abrasive materials). Drives with backstops, service platforms and ladders with safety cages can be furnished. Style MF, medium front, continuous steel buckets. Based upon buckets filled to 75/% of theoretical capacity. Based upon buckets filled to 100% of theoretical capacity. If exact material weight is not shown, select drive and head shaft using the next heavier material weight.

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Type 7-Chain

For 10 and 12 gauge discharge spout. Deduct 1/8" for 7 gauge discharge spout. Minimum dimension for efficient loading. Dimensions should not be used for Type 8 Elevators. Consult FMC for dimensional data.

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Service Platforms
Standard service platforms with ladders and safety cages are available for all Link-Belt Bucket Elevators. Platforms provide ready access to drives and head terminals for inspection and lubrication. Each platform is manufactured to best accommodate the bucket elevator installation. Service platforms, supported-by the elevator casing, extend around three sides of the elevator. Safety cages are recommended for all ladders. In accordance with OSHA requirements, when ladders with cages exceed 30 feet in height, intermediate landing platforms shall be provided for each 30 feet of height or fraction thereof.

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Link-Belt Standard Components... developed as integral parts of rugged and dependable Bucket Elevators
Link-Belt Type 1 and Type 7 Bucket Elevator designs are standardized so you benefit from the economics of many stocked components. A balanced design of components and manufacturing craftsmanship assure efficient operation of every Link-Belt Bucket Elevator. Chains - Steel Bushed Chain recommended for heavy-duty service. Combination Chain is available for light to medium-duty service. Elevator Belt- Maximum resistance to the most common forms of abuse damage. Pulleys - Precision assembly of carefully manufactured parts. Built to rigid standards to assure longer belt life. Sprockets - Available in solid, split or segmental rim types with smooth, wear-resisting file-hard bearing surfaces. Internal Gravity Takeups Rugged steel frame, durable bearings, and hardened steel shafting assure trouble-free operation. Drives - A product of experience with unmatched reliability. Elevator Buckets - Style AA for centrifugal discharge elevators and Style MF for continuous discharge elevators-A style for all types of bulk material. Bearings - A wide selection to meet all conditions encountered in bucket elevator operation. Contact your local FMC Technologies Regional Field Specialist. He is anxious to provide additional information about all the quality components found in every Link-Belt Bucket Elevator.

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Bucket Elevators... a range of models suitable for many requirements.

In addition to the Type 1 and Type 7 Link-Belt Bucket Elevators described in this catalog, FMC has available a range of types and styles . . . designed to handle even the most difficult bulk material elevating requirements. Information is available by contacting your nearest FMC Regional Field Specialist.

Type 6 Positive Discharge

Bucket Elevator Type 6 Type 10 Type 11 Type 12 Type 13 Type 14 Type 15

Type 10 Continuous Discharge

Type 11 Continuous Discharge

Type 12 Internal Discharge

Type 13 Internal Discharge

Type 14 and 15 Centrifugal Discharge

Material Applications Light, fluffy or fragile. Material with tendency to adhere to the buckets. Low bucket speed. Friable, heavy or abrasive-fines to large lumps. Super capacity. Friable, heavy or abrasive-fines to large lumps. Greater centers than Type 10. Free-flowing nonabrasive- slow speed. Gentle handling. Free-flowing nonabrasive- higher speed and capacity than Type 12. Gentle handling. Abrasive - cement, shale, bauxite, gypsum etc. . . . Abrasive- feldspar, gravel, sand, clinker etc. . . . greater capacity than Type 14.

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