Bucket Elevators

High-performance component feeding solutions engineered for maximum efficiency and reliability in industrial manufacturing processes

High performance feeding solutions for your business

Bucket Elevators are designed to collect, lift and discharge product in set volumes using a series of buckets mounted to a chain system.

Products can be transported in any direction, including horizontally and vertically.

They are suitable for handling a wide variety of products, including powders, grains, and components, providing a controlled and reliable solution for bulk-handling applications.

Bucket elevators can also be integrated with counting or batching systems, allowing a measured quantity of product to be placed into each bucket before indexing to the next position, enabling accurate batch control and repeatable dosing.

Bucket size, spacing and volume are fully customised to suit the specific application and required throughput.

Available options and features include:

Product batching and counting integration
Variable speed control
Product detection sensors
Enclosed or open bucket designs
FDA-compliant and washdown-friendly designs
Discharge control systems

Easy access for tracking and tension adjustment simplifies maintenance and helps minimise downtime.

Elevators are available in either stainless steel or powder-coated finishes, depending on the application requirements.

Our Belt Elevator Solutions

Optimise production with intelligent automation solutions

Synthetic Belt Elevators

Simple plastic-coated fabric belts are ideal for most applications, including Sanitary.

Steel Belt
Elevators

Ideal for the highest durability against steel parts. The swan neck type is possible.

Modular Belt Elevators

Ideal for sanitary and wash-down applications. The swan neck type is possible.

Swan Neck Elevators

Multi-angle belt path allowing for low load heights and unique routing.

Bucket
Elevators

To lift parts vertically, ideal for lifting powders and for batch counting.

Design and manufacture automation equipment

About us

We provide machinery for a wide range of Industries, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and food production, and our equipment is well-suited to mass-production assembly-line environments. We provide feeding solutions for many engineering applications, including orientation, inspection, sorting, counting, gauging, packaging, and assembly.

We’ve developed a standard range of equipment, which is highlighted on this website. However, Alphamation also specialise in the design of bespoke automation handling equipment.