Rice Mill Bucket Elevator
The Bucket Elevator is a key piece of equipment used in rice milling plants to efficiently transport bulk materials vertically. It is specifically designed to move rice grains, rice husks, and other granular materials from one part of the mill to another, ensuring seamless flow through various stages of the milling process. With its reliable and gentle handling, the bucket elevator minimizes grain breakage and ensures the integrity of the rice during transportation.
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Bucket Elevator Technical Specifications:
| Model | Capacity...1 (t/h) | Capacity...2 (t/h) | Main Motor (HP) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BC-20 |
<15 |
<20 |
5.0-7.5 |
|
BC-25 |
<20 |
<30 |
5.0-7.5 |
|
BC-30 |
<30 |
<45 |
10 |
Note:
(Capacity…1) Floating fish feed, density 0.6 kg/m3
(Capacity…2) Sinking fish feed, density 0.75 kg/m3
Benefits:
Increased Efficiency:
Fast, reliable vertical transportation of rice or paddy between stages in the milling process, reducing manual labor and improving throughput.Space-Saving Design:
Uses vertical space efficiently, allowing the mill to handle larger volumes in a compact footprint. This is especially beneficial for rice mills with limited floor space.Gentle Material Handling:
The continuous discharge option ensures that delicate rice grains are handled gently, minimizing breakage and ensuring better quality output.High Capacity:
Bucket elevators can handle large volumes of rice, paddy, or husk, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation, even in high-production environments.Low Maintenance:
Modern designs with durable materials reduce wear and tear, minimizing downtime and the need for frequent repairs.Easily accessible components for inspection and cleaning simplify maintenance tasks.Dust-Free Operation:
The enclosed design prevents the release of dust into the workspace, maintaining a cleaner and safer environment, which is important for rice mills to avoid contamination and explosion hazards.Versatility:
Suitable for handling a wide variety of rice mill products including whole grains, broken rice, bran, and husk, making it a versatile tool in the rice milling process.Energy Efficiency:
Designed to minimize power usage while maintaining high transport efficiency, leading to reduced operational costs.Customization Options:
Can be tailored to specific operational needs, such as height, bucket size, speed, and material type, making it suitable for different stages of rice milling.Improved Workflow:
By providing consistent material flow between processing stages, bucket elevators help optimize overall productivity in the mill, reducing bottlenecks and delays.
Features:
Vertical Transportation:
Efficiently moves rice, paddy, husk, or bran vertically between different levels or processes in the rice mill.
Durable Buckets:
Material: Buckets are typically made from durable plastic, metal, or composite materials, designed to handle the weight and bulk of rice or paddy without deforming.
Shape & Size: Bucket size and shape are optimized for maximum capacity and smooth material handling, minimizing spillage or damage to the rice.
Robust Belt or Chain System:
Belt Elevators: Made from reinforced rubber or synthetic materials, ensuring flexibility, smooth operation, and longevity.
Chain Elevators: Heavy-duty chains for more robust operations, suitable for large loads and abrasive materials like rice husk.
Head and Boot Sections:
Head Section: Houses the driving mechanism and discharges the material via centrifugal or gravity mechanisms.
Boot Section: Equipped with an inlet hopper and often includes a tensioning system to keep the belt or chain taut and functioning efficiently.
Casing/Enclosure:
Fully enclosed to protect the material being lifted from contamination, dust, and spillage. This also minimizes dust in the working environment, which is critical in food processing industries like rice mills.
Discharge Types:
Centrifugal Discharge: Ideal for free-flowing materials like rice, where the buckets discharge the material through centrifugal force.
Gravity/Continuous Discharge: Used for more fragile materials to ensure a gentler unloading process, reducing grain breakage.
Customizable Height:
Tailored to suit the mill’s specific layout and height requirements, making it adaptable to different facilities.
Adjustable Speed:
Elevators are often equipped with adjustable speed control, allowing synchronization with the mill’s production rates and preventing bottlenecks in the production line.
Safety Features:
Includes features like belt misalignment detectors, speed monitoring, and automatic shut-off in case of system failures to ensure smooth operation and reduce the risk of accidents.
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