FACTSHEETBOOK
Bucket
Elevator
Always moving
dreams to reality
Standing on the shoulders of her ancestors,
Claudia is the 6th generation of the Van den
Pol family. A family of entrepreneurs that grew
from a blacksmith that started in 1847 into
a worldwide player in a niche market.
Being a worldwide player, means
Claudia and all Royal APOLLO employees
are committed to enable Royal APOLLO U.S.A.
customers to achieve their long-term
goals. By providing excellent support
with energy, drive and vision.
Europe
HQ, the Netherlands
India
Thailand
China
Worry-free
service
Royal APOLLO Group is the world’s leading
supplier of vertical conveying systems, pursuing
the key elements of high-quality machines;
developing the machine in cooperation
with the customer, thinking in solutions,
24/7 customer service and flexibility.
Bucket Elevator
The bucket elevator specialises in handling irregular shaped items, as well as
particulate or granular products such as grain or seed. They can be installed
as stand-alone unit, or as a part of a total solution, linking other bulk material
handling machines. We guarantee a high degree of durability, low noise and
low power consumption in conveying operations.
Available in three sizes, Royal APOLLO pendulum bucket elevators can cover
extensive horizontal and vertical distances. This means users can replace
combinations of belt conveyors and conventional bucket elevators by one
bucket elevator, saving on initial investment as well on maintenance costs.
No discharge from the bucket elevator onto the conveyor belt lowers dust
levels and related pollution, which leads to a cleaner working environment.
An unique feature is that incoming product can be fed continuously into the
pendulum bucket elevator which saves the need for an additional dosing sys-
tem to feed the elevator. The edges of the buckets overlap in the inlet section
which avoids that product falls through which helps to prevent spillage.
The buckets also have a pivotal mounting in the chain which maintains their
horizontal position throughout the conveyor route, before they are finally tilted
when the buckets reach the outlet.
SPILLAGE NO SPILLAGE
Designed to handle
Bucket elevators are used in various industries due to its ability to handle
a wide range of products. Whether it is large bulk transport of abrasive
minerals in the mining sector, high temperature products in chemical
processing or a chocolate manufacturer where dealt with stringent food
safety regulations, all can be handled succesfully with Royal APOLLO’s
bucket elevator. The bucket elevator originated from the agri sector and
hence still a strong presence on seed and nut processing applications.
Poppy White Cashew Carbon
Maize seeds rice nuts black
Sunflower Metal
seeds Petfood Grain Chocolate recycling
Soya Coffee Frozen
beans beans Minerals Pellets foods
• The standard bucket and the detectable bucket comply with the following food
regulations:
FDA regulation 21 CFR parts 101-190
EC1935/2004, EU regulation 10/2011
Unique feature of the Royal APOLLO buc- There, each bucket is tilted and the
ket elevator is that product can be fed con- product falling out is gently led into the
tiniously into the machine without spill. outlet hopper. The pendulum bucket
This thanks to the overlap of the egdes of elevator can be equipped with a number of
the buckets. An ancillary feeding system several inlets and outlets.
is not needed but can be used if desired. Inlets can work at the same time, while
outlets are used one at a time, which means
Due to the pivoted mounting of buckets only one outlet is active momentarily.
in the chain, buckets keep their horizontal
position all the way around in the
conveyor until they finally reach the outlet.
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Chain break detection
1 A sensor detects the rotation of the sprocket. In case of a chain breakage,
the bucket elevator will be switched off to avoid further damage.
Overload switch
An overload switch fitted on the drive station stops the drive immediately if
2 abnormal torque is experienced, preventing possible machine damage.
Inlet
The incoming product is fed to the pendulum bucket elevator continuously
3 or batch wise. The edges of the buckets overlap each other in the inlet
section and therefore prevent spillage of kernels.
Outlet
The number of outlets on a pendulum bucket elevator is flexible.
The last outlet is always fixed, while additional ones are actuated
4 pneumatically. Actuation occurs when the bucket reaches the unloading
skate in the outlet section. When the unload ridge on the side of each bucket
runs over the unloading skate, the bucket is gently tilted and empties.
Additional outlets further optimise flexibility and enhance product handling.
Tension station
5 Chain tensioning via manual spindles ensures high machine durability
Chain and buckets
• Long life, high-tensile, chromated chain, with steel or nylon rollers
(noise reduction)
6 • Chain also available in stainless steel with stainless steel rollers
• Standard buckets glass fibre reinforced polyamide
• Buckets in compliance with food grade standards, FDA and EC 1935/04
• Anti-static or detectable buckets are optional
Drive
Solely high quality components are used to ensure optimal durability and
minimal down-time. Geared motors on our bucket elevators are supplied by
7 SEW. Their renown low power requirements reduce energy consumption and
eventually costs.
Models
and capacities
Models Capacities
As standard, the pendulum bucket elevator is The pendulum bucket elevator is available in three
supplied as a Z, I, C or CZ-version. different types based on a bucket filling degree of
75% and a machine design speed of of 0,35 m/s.
For special installations, the elevators are
formed as a C-Z-version, an E-version or a • BE 100 for max. 10 m3/h
double Z–version, referred to as the stair • BE 200 for max. 23 m3/h
version. Additionally, other models can be • BE 600 for max. 59 m3/h
supplied on request.
STANDARD INSTALLATIONS
(ONLY
(ONLY HORIZONTAL)
HORIZONTAL)
Z-INSTALLATION I-INSTALLATION C-INSTALLATION C-Z-INSTALLATION
SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS
ANDARD INSTALLATIONS
(ONLY HORIZONTAL)
(ANGLE)
(ANGLE)
(STAIR
(STAIR VERSION)
VERSION)
Z-INSTALLATION E-INSTALLATION
I-INSTALLATION Z-INSTALLATION
C-INSTALLATION DOUBLE Z-INSTALLATION
C-Z-INSTALLATION
ECIAL INSTALLATIONS
Assembly &
maintenance
Modular sections of APOLLO bucket elevators are delivered to your site
pre-assembled so interruption to your production is reduced to a minimum.
Generous maintenance doors and monitoring windows allow visibility and
access to the inside of the machine for inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
Any spillages can be easily removed out of the bucket elevator by means of the
special spillage collection drawers in the horizontal sections as well by means
of the numerous coverages which can be removed easily and quickly.
In addition to the physical maintenance manual video tutorials on the most
common maintenance and repair jobs can be found on apollobv.com.
To gain access, scan the QR code on the machine with the camera function of
your smart device.
Types
Bucket Elevator Type 100
ca p a c i t y
[m³/h]
90%
14,0
75%
12,0
60%
10,0
8,0
6,0
25%
4,0
2,0
0,0
0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 0,35 0,40 speed [m /s]
39 59 78 98 118 137 157 buckets [/min]
% = filling degree bucket
volume bucket = 1.7 litre
Bucket Elevator Type 200
ca p a c i t y
[m³/h] 90%
30,0
75%
25,0
60%
20,0
15,0
10,0
25%
5,0
0,0
0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 0,35 0,40 speed [m /s]
29 44 59 73 88 103 117 buckets [/min]
% = filling degree bucket
volume bucket = 5.0 litre
Types &
Comparison graph
Bucket Elevator Type 600
ca p a c i t y
[m³/h]
90%
80,0
70,0
75%
60,0 60%
50,0
40,0
30,0
25%
20,0
10,0
0,0
0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 0,35 0,40 speed [m /s]
23 35 47 59 70 82 93 buckets [/min]
% = filling degree bucket
volume bucket = 16.0 litre
ca p a c i t y
Bucket Elevator Type Comparison
[m³/h]
70,0
Type 600
60,0
50,0
40,0
30,0
Type 200
20,0
Type 100
10,0
0,0
0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 0,35 0,40 speed [m/s]
About the Royal
APOLLO GROUP
Every day we strive to develop and deliver products and services that help our
customers grow.
Royal APOLLO customers benefit from:
• 176+ years experience
• Customised solutions to suit specific requirements
• Instant remote support service ‘Apollo Assists’
• Stock of standard components for fast delivery
• Extensive range of accessories
• Global representation relying on our global Customer Support offices and Service
Organisation
A global family driven company
Joyful workplace Global partner
The company feels like a APOLLO’s people show the joy,
playground, you can make passion and expertise to develop
mistakes, be open and vulnerable the best machines & deliver the best
while at the same time, the energy service globally!
is exciting, joyful and innovative. Everybody knows the direction of
the company and the goals we have
set. Everybody in his or her own
way is actively contributing towards
reaching our goals.
Result- and quality driven
Royal APOLLO is the company you need to talk to about your
logistic challenges. We bring 175 years of experience. This is
carried by our people, our vibe, our outstanding service and
our innovative atmosphere. It’s only obvious that we produce
machines with the highest quality standards!
Contact
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