Bucket elevators
Bucket elevators for crushed earth, with integrated cartridge filter. With a capacity of between 1 and 80 tons/hour of clay.
Bucket Elevators for Clay and Ceramic Raw Materials
IFAMAC bucket elevators convey crushed clay and other raw materials used in structural ceramics production lines vertically. The material is collected in the lower section of the machine and lifted by a series of buckets until it reaches the upper discharge point.
IFAMAC designs elevators with capacities ranging from 1 to 80 tonnes of clay per hour, depending on the density, particle size, moisture content, lifting height and operating conditions of the installation.
The equipment can incorporate an integrated cartridge filter to control the dust generated during material loading, elevation and discharge.
Vertical conveying of crushed clay
The clay reaches the lower section of the elevator from a mill, feeder, screen, hopper or conveyor. The buckets collect the material and carry it vertically through the structure.
Upon reaching the top, the product is discharged into the next preparation, conveying or storage stage.
The geometry of the infeed and discharge points is designed to maintain a consistent feed and coordinate the operation of the elevator with the upstream and downstream equipment.
Capacities from 1 to 80 tonnes per hour
The elevators can be sized to convey between 1 and 80 tonnes of clay per hour. The effective capacity depends on the material properties and the final equipment configuration.
The bulk density, particle size, moisture content and flow characteristics of the clay affect the filling and emptying of the buckets. The lifting height and the throughput supplied by the feeding equipment must also be taken into account.
IFAMAC analyses these parameters to select the bucket volume and spacing, operating speed and required power.
Buckets adapted to ceramic raw materials
The size, geometry and manufacturing material of the buckets are selected according to the clay characteristics and process conditions.
The configuration must facilitate material collection in the lower section and discharge at the top while reducing retention and build-ups inside the equipment.
Product-contact components and parts subject to wear are selected according to the material’s abrasiveness and the operating frequency of the installation.
Cartridge filter for dust control
When required by the project configuration, the elevator can incorporate an integrated cartridge filter designed to control the dust inside the equipment.
The extraction and filtration system helps reduce the release of particles into the surrounding environment during clay loading, conveying and discharge.
The filtration system is sized according to the material characteristics, air volume, dust-generation points and installation requirements.
Applications in the structural ceramics industry
Bucket elevators can be integrated into raw material preparation lines used to manufacture bricks, blocks, hollow clay floor blocks, roof tiles and other structural ceramic products.
They are used to bridge height differences between machines and convey clay to mills, mixers, screens, silos, storage hoppers and other process equipment.
Their vertical configuration connects equipment installed at different levels while occupying minimal floor space.
Integration into clay preparation lines
The elevator can operate alongside rubber belt feeders, clay shredders, mills, vibrating screens, screw conveyors and storage hoppers.
The feeding system must supply a throughput compatible with the capacity of the buckets. The discharge point must be coordinated with the receiving equipment to prevent build-ups and maintain process continuity.
Sensors and the control system can coordinate the start-up, stopping and operation of the elevator with the rest of the preparation line.
Construction and maintenance
The structure and mechanical components are sized to withstand the loads generated during clay conveying and operate continuously.
The equipment can incorporate inspection points and access openings for checking the buckets, traction system, drives, and loading and discharge areas.
Safety guards and maintenance points are configured according to the elevator dimensions, plant layout and safety conditions of the installation.
Custom design and manufacturing
IFAMAC adapts the height, capacity, buckets, drive, filtration system, and infeed and discharge points to the requirements of each plant.
The elevator can be integrated into both new production lines and existing installations. Each project is developed according to the clay properties, required throughput, available space and arrangement of the other equipment.
Features
Vertical conveying of crushed clay
Capacity from 1 to 80 tonnes per hour
Buckets adapted to ceramic raw materials
Integrated cartridge filter depending on the configuration
Dust control during conveying
Integration with clay preparation equipment
Robust construction and maintenance access
Custom design and manufacturing by IFAMAC
Why choose IFAMAC
Our extensive experience over more than three decades helps us to have a broader vision in each of the different industrial sectors in which we work. Quality, experience, safety, 360º process with you, personalized design and manufacturing.
Our team of experts is available to answer any questions you may have.
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