Bucket Elevators Catalogue: Gambarotta Gschwendt

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CATALOGUE
GAMBAROTTA R
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SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

Advanced Conveyor Technology
GAMBAROTTA R
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GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT, established in 1919, is

a leading company in advanced conveyor technology.
GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT designs, produces
and supplies standard and customized machinery for
Cement, Lime and Gypsum industries as well as for
the Metallurgical, Chemical, Petrochemical, Fertilizer,
Power Generation and other similar industries.
Thanks to the know-how and to the experience
in designing, engineering and manufacturing,
GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT can be considered as a
reliable supplier for your current and future projects.
The constant updating of the design solutions,
supported by the data gathered on the field during the
after-sales activities all around the world, ensures a
constant improvement in the production process.
GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT furthermore guarantees
a timely supply of spare parts and qualified technicians
in any part of the world, for preventive or scheduled
maintenance.
Find out what we can do for you at www.gambarotta.it.
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PRODUCTS
Surface Feeders
Pan Conveyors
Bucket Elevators
Drag Chain Conveyors
Screw Conveyors
Rotary Valves, Flap Valves
Bulk Material Loading Systems
Spare Parts
Fertilizers
Minerals
Weighing Systems
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CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction 5
Typology of bucket elevators 6
Evd bucket elevator with chains and shackles 7
Evr bucket elevator with continuous round steel chains 11
Evn bucket elevator with rubber belt 15
Espc bucket elevator with central chain 19
Esplv bucket elevator with double lateral chains 23
Esp bucket elevator with double back chains 27
Eld bucket elevator with chains and shackles 31
Elr bucket elevator with continuous round chains 35
Elm bucket elevator with link chains with pins and bushes 39
Etr bucket elevator with continuous round chains 43
Chain bucket elevators components 47
Belt bucket elevators components 55
Drive units 58
Special version 60
Accessories 61
Instrumentation 62
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INTRODUCTION
In several industrial sectors, the need for Suitably-sized drive assemblies and main
vertically lifting free flowing bulk material, of machine components, coupled with the use of
any type and size, can be satisfied by the components manufactured by leading European
various types of bucket elevators designed and companies, guarantee maximum operational
manufactured by GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT. reliability, high durability and full compliance with
The DIN standards constitute the general the lifting capacity of our bucket elevators.
regulatory framework for the elevator The recycling rate for high-speed bucket
dimensions, although our company has elevators is minimized even when hauling less
developed several types of bucket elevators for common materials, thanks to the tests we carry
lifting any kind of bulk material flow. out on our pilot plant to identify the most suitable
As shown in the table on the following page, specifications for the bucket shape.
we supply three different categories of bucket We also manufacture special versions (e.g. with
elevators, namely: stainless steel body for aggressive materials or
¾¾ High-speed bucket elevators: special buckets for a variety of applications).
generally used for powdered materials or small- GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT’S services
sized materials (< 40 mm). include modifying and upgrading elevators of any
manufacturer, in addition to solving any problem
¾¾ Medium-speed bucket elevators:
regarding hauling and lifting of free flowing bulk
generally used for medium-sized materials
material.
(between 40 and 80 mm) or for special
applications such as lifting of fertilizers or
granulated material that must be stored intact.
¾¾ Low-speed bucket elevators:
suitable for lifting large-sized materials (even up
to 300 mm or more).
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TYPOLOGY OF BUCKET ELEVATORS
HIGH SPEED BUCKET ELEVATORS

Speed Distance Material size
Type Inlet feeding Outlet Remarks
[m/sec] [m] [mm]
DIN-Chains & Spred material size is
EVD 0,90 ÷ 1,3 40 0 ÷ 40 Peripheral Centrifugal
Shackles preferred
Continuous round Spred material size is
EVR 0,90 ÷ 1,55 80 0 ÷ 40 Peripheral Centrifugal
steel chains preferred
With rubber belt Material Temperature
EVN 0,90 ÷ 1,6 125 0 ÷ 10 Peripheral Centrifugal
T < 150°C
Central Chain Continuous buckets
ESPC 0,90 ÷ 1,6 80 0 ÷ 50 Peripheral Centrifugal
type
Lateral bushed Continuous buckets
ESPLV 0,60 ÷ 1,6 80 0 ÷ 60 Peripheral Centrifugal
chains type for large capacity
MEDIUM SPEED BUCKET ELEVATORS

[m/sec] [m] [mm]
Back bushed Centrifugal and
ESP 0,4 ÷ 0,95 80 0 ÷ 100 Peripheral Peripheral
chains gravimeter discharge
LOW SPEED BUCKET ELEVATORS

[m/sec] [m] [mm]
DIN-Chains & Central Toothed wheels for CC
ELD 0,20 ÷ 0,50 50 Up to 150 Peripheral
Shackles gravimeter distance > 40 m
Continuous round Central
ELR 0,20 ÷ 0,50 60 Up to 150 Peripheral
steel chains gravimeter
Pin and bush Central
ELM 0,20 ÷ 0,50 80 Up to 150 Peripheral
chains gravimeter
With continuous Central Central
ETR 0,20 ÷ 0,50 60 Up to 350 Not dredging type
chains and pockets gravimeter gravimeter
For selecting the bucket elevator size provide the following information:
1. Material to be lifted and capacity
2. Material grain size (min. - max.)
3. Material specific weight, temperature, moisture
4. Lifting height (inlet outlet distance)
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EVD BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CHAINS AND SHACKLES
EVD – DIN-type High-Speed Bucket Elevator. TYPE CODING

Bucket elevator with chains strands and The identification of the type of elevator:
shackles, manufactured according to the main Example:
indications of the DIN 15251 Table. The latter EVD B1xB2-D-C
refers to a double chain elevator with the Center to center distance
following features:
Wheels diameter
¾¾ A series of standard bucket dimensions
Buckets dimension
(width) ranging from 160 mm to 800 mm,
increased up to 1,600 mm for larger
elevators.
¾¾ Buckets manufactured according to DIN
15234 specifications and including holes for
connection to the shackles.
¾¾ Drive wheels with hub and smooth rings for
driving the chains through friction.
¾¾ Return wheels of the same type as the drive
wheels.
¾¾ Chain strands manufactured according to
DIN 764 specifications (or, alternatively, DIN
766 type strands with shorter links).
¾¾ DIN 745 type shackles for connecting the
buckets to the chains (Gambarotta uses
reinforced DIN 5699 shackles that are
interchangeable with DIN 745 shackles).
¾¾ Tangential feed inlet on idle station.
¾¾ Tangential discharge outlet on drive station.
¾¾ Standard counterweight tensioning system
with load equivalent to roughly 80% of the
weight of the material contained in the up
run.
Type of discharge: tangential-centrifugal.
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EVD - RECOMMENDED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,3 mps

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DRIVE STATION
The top section is designed for drive assembly and for the 3
material discharge through an outlet tangent to the bucket
trajectory.
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It consists of a sturdy structure (1) with brackets for shaft supports,
an upper cover comprising two parts (2 and 3) that can be
removed for inspection and maintenance, a drive shaft with two
smooth-ring wheels (Img. BT), supports with bearings and dust-
proof seals for the drive shaft.
(4) Inspection and adjustment doors; (5) de-dusting flange.
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INTERMEDIATE BODY
Designed for connecting the drive station to the boot station and
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for discharging the vertical loads on it, preventing the contact with
the internal moving parts (buckets + chains).
Composed of double casing sections of modular height (1), joined
together with flanges fitted on the ends, equipped with one or
more special casing sections (2) with two doors for inspection and
maintenance of the internal parts. Foreseen a bracing bracket (3)
every two pairs of casing sections. 2
The intermediate body of smaller bucket elevators is composed by
single casing sections.
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BOOT STATION
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Lower section of the elevator that houses a feed inlet (3) tangent
to the bucket trajectory. This section returns the buckets upwards
and supports the entire weight of the elevator. It comprises a 3
sturdy structure (1) with bolted side walls (2) for dismantling 1
the internal parts, a return shaft with two smooth-ring wheels,
supports with bearings, dust-proof seals for idle shaft and a
counterweight tensioning system (4).
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Inlet-outlet distance
Anchor holes
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Shackle Spacer
DIN 5699 plate
Bucket
Bucket spacing
n = 5 links
p = nxt+t1
Spacer
Stretch of round plate
link chain DIN 764
C = Bucket capacity
100% (water level)
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Buckets Capacity [mc/h]

Bucket Elev. Chain Shackle VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Type EVD [mm] [mm] Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing Capacity
[MPS]
B1xB2-D d t n t1 p [mm] c [dm^3] 1,1 1,2 1,3 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
160x140-500 13 45 5 56 281 1,8 25 28 30 770 1120 630 560 1250
200x160-500 13 45 5 56 281 2,3 32 35 38 770 1120 630 560 1250
250x180-630 16 56 5 63 343 4,6 53 58 63 880 1250 750 650 1450
315x200-630 16 56 5 63 343 5,8 67 73 79 900 1250 750 685 1450
400x224-710 20 70 5 80 430 9,3 86 93 101 970 1400 850 775 1550
500x250-800 23 80 5 91 491 14,7 119 129 140 1065 1600 1000 875 1750
630x280-900 26 91 5 105 560 23,3 165 180 195 1250 1800 1120 980 2000
800x315-1000 30 105 5 126 651 37,4 228 248 269 1330 2000 1250 1080 2200
1000x355-1100 30 105 5 126 651 59,1 360 392 425 1450 2200 1350 1180 2500
1250x400-1200 36 126 5 147 777 93,8 478 522 565 1715 2450 1450 1280 2750
1400x400-1200 36 126 5 147 777 105,1 536 584 633 1715 2450 1450 1280 2750
1600x400-1200 39 136 5 147 827 120,1 575 627 680 1715 2450 1450 1280 2750
REMARK: Above shown capacity at 100 % must be reduced at 75 % filling factor.
Bucket Elev. HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS

Type EVD [mm]
B1xB2-D X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X11 X16 X21 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 Z9 Z15
160x140-500 1080 260 315 745 710 1120 160 330 200 360 558 400 305 390 280 120 180
200x160-500 1080 260 315 745 723 1120 160 330 225 435 633 475 343 343 355 160 200
250x180-630 1260 230 390 855 825 1320 180 370 250 480 672 540 383 463 400 210 250
315x200-630 1330 340 450 913 885 1390 200 415 280 555 767 615 420 468 475 275 315
400x224-710 1500 430 450 1018 980 1540 225 435 320 660 870 700 486 543 560 330 400
500x250-800 1700 440 495 1175 1105 1760 250 530 350 770 980 830 540 631 670 430 500
630x280-900 1920 480 560 1348 1235 1980 280 625 390 920 1142 980 619 699 800 560 630
800x315-1000 2120 580 660 1465 1370 2200 315 650 440 1120 1346 1200 740 862 1000 700 800
1000x355-1100 2320 680 730 1590 1500 2400 355 700 500 1320 1560 1400 857 954 1200 900 1000
1250x400-1200 2520 780 770 1725 1650 2640 400 750 600 1570 1810 1690 1025 1109 1450 1150 1250
1400x400-1200 2520 780 770 1725 1650 2640 400 750 600 1720 1950 1840 1100 1154 1600 1300 1400
1600x400-1200 2520 780 770 1725 1650 2640 400 750 600 1920 2160 2040 1200 1250 1800 1500 1600
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EVR BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CONTINUOUS ROUND

STEEL CHAINS
EVR – High-Speed Bucket elevator with round TYPE CODING
link chains. Elevator with two continuous drive The identification of the type of elevator:
chains and toothed wheels, with body similar to Example:
standard DIN 15251. The main features of the EVR B1xB2-D-C
bucket elevator include the following: Center to center distance
¾¾ Standard dimensions (i.e. bucket width) Pitch diameter of wheels

complying with DIN specifications, or
Buckets dimension
increased width for larger elevators.
¾¾ Buckets with either standard capacity
according to DIN 15234 specifications or
increased capacity, equipped with suitable
attachments (A and B) for connection to the
chains.
¾¾ Drive wheels with replaceable teeth for
driving the chains.
¾¾ Return wheels with hub and smooth rings.
¾¾ High-grade alloy steel continuous chains
with long strands.
¾¾ Couplings for connecting the chain strands.
¾¾ Flat and round driving pins for connecting
the buckets to the chains.
¾¾ Standard tensioning system with contrast
springs, pair of threaded bars and
adjustment nuts.
Type of discharge: tangential – centrifugal.
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EVR - SUGGESTED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,55 mps
DRIVE STATION
Same function and structure as outlined on Img. D, except that the
shaft is equipped with toothed wheels (see Img. BZ).
The adjacent picture shows a typical drive assembly mounted on
high-speed bucket elevators (v > 1.00 m/sec).
It comprises an electric motor, a hydraulic coupling and a bevel Img. J
gearbox equipped with an auxiliary gear motor for low-speed
movement during maintenance phases. The main gearbox is
designed with hollow shaft, for a self-aligning combination with the
elevator shaft and for minimizing the transversal dimensions.
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INTERMEDIATE BODY
Same function and structure as outlined on Img. E.
The thickness and stiffening brackets of the casing sections are
suitably sized to withstand vertical loads, primarily consisting
of the weight of the elevator and other structures (platforms,
ladders). Horizontal loads (wind and seismic events) are
countered by the rigid structures to which the elevator is fixed.
The adjacent picture shows an elevator casing with side fixing
elements anchored to the silo.
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BOOT STATION
Same function and structure as outlined on Img. F, except that it
mounts a tensioning system with adjustment screws and contrast
springs, as shown in the picture.
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
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Connections
Square coupling
Bucket Flat pin
Bucket spacing
C = Bucket capacity Round pin
100% (water level)
p = nxt
C1 = DIN Std C.ty
C2 = Higt capacity
Continuos round link chains
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Bucket Elev. Chain Capacity VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Type EVR [mm] Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing Std DIN
High C.ty [MPS]
15234
B1xB2-D d t n p [mm] c1 [dm^3] c2 [dm^3] 1,05 1,25 1,35 1,5 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
160x160-510 14 50 6 300 1,8 - 23 27 29 - 800 1400 900 590 1500
200x160-510 14 50 6 300 2,3 - 29 35 37 - 800 1400 900 590 1500
250x200-653 16 64 6 384 4,6 6,5 64 - - - 930 1560 1100 715 1700
315x225-653 16 64 6 384 5,8 10,3 101 - - - 930 1560 1100 715 1700
400x250-718 19 75 6 450 9,3 16,5 139 165 - - 1000 1750 1250 800 1900
500x280-813 19 75 6 450 14,7 25,9 218 259 280 311 1100 1950 1400 900 2100
630x315-878 22 86 6 516 23,3 41,6 305 363 392 435 1260 2100 1600 985 2200
800x355-986 22 86 6 516 37,4 66,8 489 583 629 699 1370 2400 1800 1110 2500
1000x380-1084 26 100 6 600 59,1 91,6 577 687 742 824 1550 2570 2000 1310 2700
1250x400-1225 30 120 6 720 93,8 122,5 643 766 827 919 1650 2730 2200 1410 3000
1400x400-1225 30 120 6 720 105,1 137,2 720 858 926 1029 1650 2730 2200 1410 3000
1600x400-1225 30 120 6 720 120,1 156,8 823 980 1058 1176 1650 2730 2200 1410 3000
REMARK:
1. Above shown Capacity at 100 % must be reduced at 75 % filling factor
2. High capacity Buckets (Standard DIN buckets only for B1=160 and 200)
3. Max. recommend flow capacity in the shadow area

Type EVR [mm]
160x160-510 1180 230 370 810 810 1240 320 320 320 580 780 640 434 480 500 120 120
200x160-510 1180 230 370 810 810 1240 320 320 320 630 830 690 459 505 550 160 180
250x200-653 1430 300 475 955 955 1490 360 360 360 680 960 740 485 599 600 210 210
315x225-653 1430 320 475 955 955 1490 360 360 360 730 960 790 510 590 640 275 315
400x250-718 1600 400 530 1090 1090 1660 400 400 400 850 1130 910 591 700 750 330 330
500x280-813 1800 500 580 1240 1240 1860 500 500 500 950 1260 1010 641 487 850 430 430
630x315-878 1970 530 645 1355 1355 2050 500 500 500 1150 1460 1230 755 877 1030 560 560
800x355-986 2220 630 705 1545 1545 2300 630 630 630 1320 1630 1400 840 1033 1200 700 700
1000x380-1084 2620 730 905 1745 1745 2700 630 630 630 1520 1830 1600 957 1054 1400 900 900
1250x400-1225 2860 790 970 1900 1900 2940 700 700 700 1810 2230 1890 1133 1220 1650 1150 1150
1400x400-1225 2860 790 970 1900 1900 2940 700 700 700 1960 2380 2040 1204 1366 1800 1300 1300
1600x400-1225 2860 790 970 1900 1900 2940 700 700 700 2160 2580 2240 1304 1466 2000 1500 1500
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EVN BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH RUBBER BELT
EVN – High-Speed belt bucket elevator. Bucket TYPE CODING

Elevator with rubber belt to which buckets are The identification of the type of elevator:
connected. The main features of the elevator Example:
include the following: EVN B1xB2-D-C
Center to center distance
¾¾ Standard dimensions (i.e. bucket width) in
Diameter of drums
conformity to DIN specifications, or increased
width for larger elevators. Buckets dimension
¾¾ Buckets with either standard capacity
according to DIN 15234 specifications or
increased capacity, equipped with a series
of holes on the rear end for connecting the
buckets to the belt using fixing bolts.
¾¾ Standard drive pulley lagged with a layer of
vulcanized rubber, with a bulging surface.
Alternatively, a pulley with interchangeable
lagged segments can be supplied.
¾¾ Squirrel-cage return pulley (its edge formed
by short bars) with double-cone structure
and drilled discs for laterally discharging any
material impacting against it.
¾¾ Rubber belt with textile or steel cord
structure.
¾¾ Mechanically-joined belt ends.
¾¾ Standard tensioning system with pair
of threaded bars and adjustment nuts.
Alternatively, a parallel tensioning system
with counterweight can be installed.
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EVN - SUGGESTED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,6 mps
DRIVE STATION
On EVN bucket elevators, the drive shaft is equipped with a drum
for driving the belt.
The outer surface of the drive drum’s metal casing is bulged
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and rubber-lined with a constant-thickness layer of vulcanized
rubber for belt traction. The bulge helps to reduce the risk of belt
misalignment.
A special version drum can also be mounted that includes
interchangeable rubber-lined metal segments fixed to the base
cylindrical drum with a series of bolts lining the two edges of the
drum, as shown in the adjacent pictures.
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DRIVE DRUM
The drive drum installed on the head station drives the belt with
buckets: the adjacent picture shows the structure of a drive drum
with interchangeable segments.
Img. S
BOOT STATION
The standard tensioning system on EVN bucket elevators is the
version with adjustment screws.
The picture shows a special system with parallel tensioning
system designed for minimizing the adjustment activities.
Img. T
RETURN DRUM
The return drum its special structure prevents material from
depositing between the belt and drum.
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
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Higt capacity bucket

1. Spec. Nut
2. Rubber spacer
3. Big washer
4. Self drilling screw 1. Nut
2. Washer
Bucket 3. Rubber spacer
4. Screw DIN 15237
C1/C2 = Bucket capacity

100% (water level)
Rubber belt
Img. W Rubber belt
Belt Buckets Capacity [mc/h]

Bucket Elev. [mm] Capacity VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Type EVN Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing
Width Hols Std DIN High C.ty [MPS]
B1xB2-D Wb [mm] n p [mm] c1 [dm^3] c2 [dm^3] 1,05 1,25 1,35 1,5 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5

160x160-500 200 2 230 1,8 - 30 35 38 - 770 1400 650 640 1500
200x160-500 250 2 230 2,3 - 38 45 49 - 770 1400 650 640 1500
250x200-630 300 2 285 4,6 6,5 86 - - - 930 1560 1100 715 1700
315x225-630 350 2 320 5,8 10,3 122 - - - 930 1560 1100 715 1700
400x250-710 450 3 385 9,3 16,5 162 193 - - 1000 1750 1250 800 1900
500x280-800 550 4 405 14,7 25,9 242 288 - - 1100 1950 1400 900 2100
630x315-900 680 5 460 23,3 41,6 342 407 440 488 1260 2100 1600 985 2200
800x355-1000 850 6 510 37,4 66,8 495 589 637 707 1370 2400 1800 1110 2500
1000x380-1250 1050 8 510 59,1 91,6 679 808 873 970 1550 2570 2000 1310 2700
1250x400-1250 1300 10 540 93,8 122,5 858 1021 1103 1225 1650 2730 2200 1310 2900
1400x400-1250 1450 11 540 105,1 137,2 960 1143 1235 1372 1650 2730 2200 1310 2900
1600x400-1250 1650 12 540 120,1 156,8 1098 1307 1411 1568 1650 2730 2200 1310 2900
REMARK:
2. High capacity Buckets (Standard DIN buckets only for B1=160 and 200)

Type EVN [mm]
160x160-500 1280 - 420 890 890 1340 160 320 320 540 700 600 430 460 460 130 160
200x160-500 1280 - 420 890 890 1340 160 320 320 580 740 640 450 480 500 160 200
150x200-630 1430 300 475 955 955 1490 360 360 360 592 900 652 456 536 500 210 210
315x225-630 1430 300 475 955 955 1490 360 360 360 730 1050 790 525 590 650 275 275
400x250-710 1600 400 530 1095 1090 1660 400 400 400 850 1220 910 611 712 750 330 330
500x280-800 1800 500 580 1240 1240 1860 500 500 500 950 1320 1010 661 785 850 430 430
630x315-900 1970 530 645 1355 1355 2050 500 500 500 1150 1540 1230 773 885 1030 560 560
800x355-1000 2220 630 705 1545 1545 2300 630 630 630 1320 1720 1400 858 1010 1200 700 700
1000x380-1250 2620 730 619 1765 1745 2700 630 630 630 1520 1950 1600 974 1150 1400 900 900
1250x400-1250 2620 730 619 1765 1745 2700 630 630 630 1770 2200 1850 1150 1275 1650 1150 1150
1400x400-1250 2620 730 619 1765 1745 2700 630 630 630 1920 2350 2000 1225 1350 1800 1300 1300
1600x400-1250 2620 730 619 1765 1745 2700 630 630 630 2120 2550 2200 1325 1450 2000 1500 1500
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ESPC BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CENTRAL CHAIN
ESPC – High-speed bucket elevator with single TYPE CODING

central chain. Bucket elevator with a single chain The identification of the type of elevator:
driven by a toothed wheel. The main features of Example:
the bucket elevator include the following: ESPC B1xB2-D-C
Center to center distance
Pitch diameter of wheels
conformity to DIN specifications starting
from 200 mm, with increased width for larger Buckets dimension
elevators.
¾¾ Buckets of suitable capacity and shape, with
four holes on rear end for connection to the
chain.
¾¾ Drive wheel with interchangeable toothed
segments to drive the chain.
¾¾ Toothed return wheel.
¾¾ Link chain with side plates, pins and fixed
bushings. Certain plates feature drilled
angular attachments for connection to the
buckets.
adjustment nuts. Alternatively, a hydraulic
tensioning system can be used.
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ESPC - SUGGESTED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,6 mps
DRIVE STATION
On ESPC bucket elevators, the drive shaft is
equipped with one toothed wheel that drives the
central chain.
The wheel comprises toothed segments that
are hardened in the zone coming into contact
with the chain, and bolted to the hub to facilitate
replacement (see picture below).
Img. Z
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BOOT STATION
The standard tensioning system on ESPC
elevators is the version with adjustment screws
and contrast springs. Alternatively, a hydraulic
tensioning system is sometimes used on these
elevators. The required hydraulic power unit is Img. AA
shown below.
Img. AC
Take up hydraulic control unit
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
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Bucket
Bucket spacing
p = nxt
C = Bucket capacity
100% (water level)
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Bucket Elev. VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Chains Bucket elevator speed
Type ESPC Spacing Capacity [mm]
[MPS]
B1xB2-D t n p [mm] c [dm^3] 1,20 1,40 1,60 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
200x275-674 150 2 300 7,3 105 - - 1130 1800 1150 820 1900
250x275-674 150 2 300 9,1 131 - - 1130 1800 1150 820 1900
315x275-721 150 2 300 11,5 166 193 - 1170 1870 1150 860 2000
400x275-864 150 2 300 14,6 210 245 280 1240 1970 1300 940 2100
500x300-1036 180 2 360 22,5 270 315 360 1350 2120 1450 1050 2250
630x300-1036 180 2 360 28,4 341 398 454 1400 2200 1700 1100 2350
800x300-1036 180 2 360 35,7 428 500 571 1400 2200 1800 1100 2350
1000x300-1036 180 2 360 44,7 536 626 715 1400 2200 2000 1100 2350
1100x300-1036 180 2 360 49,5 594 693 792 1420 2250 2150 1100 2400
1200x300-1036 180 2 360 54 648 756 864 1420 2250 2150 1100 2400
REMARK:

Type ESPC [mm]
200x275-674
250x275-674
315x275-721 1750 320 835 1220 1160 1810 360 450 450 620 832 680 496 625 540 270 275
400x275-864 1910 430 905 1290 1270 1970 400 450 450 730 1045 790 557 695 630 350 330
500x300-1036 2100 600 1000 1385 1365 2160 500 450 450 830 1145 890 607 785 730 420 430
630x300-1036 2200 580 1040 1470 1460 2280 500 500 500 990 1405 1070 694 885 870 540 560
800x300-1036 2200 580 1040 1470 1460 2280 630 500 500 1160 1575 1240 785 990 1040 680 700
1000x300-1036 2200 580 1040 1470 1460 2280 630 500 500 1360 1775 1440 899 1100 1240 880 900
1100x300-1036 2240 540 1040 1490 1490 2320 630 500 500 1500 1915 1580 1011 1200 1340 980 1000
1200x300-1036 2240 540 1040 1490 1490 2320 630 500 500 1600 2015 1680 1061 1250 1440 1080 1000
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ESPLV BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH DOUBLE LATERAL

CHAINS (FOR LARGE CAPACITY)
ESPLV – Continuous bucket high-speed TYPE CODING
elevator, with double chains connected to bucket The identification of the type of elevator:
sides. This bucket elevator can also be used at Example:
medium speeds, whereby part of the material ESPLV B1xB2-D-C
is discharged by flowing onto the back of the Center to center distance
preceding bucket. Elevator with chains driven
by toothed wheels. The main features of the Pitch diameter of wheels
elevator include the following:
Buckets dimension
¾¾ Standard dimensions (i.e. bucket width in
from 315 mm, with increased width for larger
elevators.
¾¾ High-capacity buckets with extended
sides in the upper section (buckets in the
discharge phase) so as to contain the
material arriving from the bucket behind.
The sides include drilled projections for
connection to the chains.
¾¾ Drive wheels with interchangeable toothed
segments for driving the chains.
¾¾ Toothed return wheels.
¾¾ Link chains with side plates, pins and fixed
bushings. One side of the chain features
some increased-size drilled plates for
connection to the buckets.
¾¾ Standard tensioning system featuring
parallel tensioning by counterweight.
Alternatively, a hydraulic tensioning system
can be used.
Type of discharge: tangential centrifugal (and

partly gravity discharge at medium speeds).
Img. AF
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ESPLV- SUGGESTED SPEED V = 0,9 ÷ 1,6 mps

Thanks to the presence of continuous buckets,
the back sides can be used as chutes for the
material being discharged, the bucket elevators
can be operated at lower speeds (up to 0.5 m/
sec) which are suitable for lifting medium-sized
lumps of material.
Img. AG
DRIVE STATION
On ESPLV elevators, the drive shaft is equipped
with a pair of toothed wheels for driving the
chains. Each wheel comprises toothed segments
that are hardened in the zone coming into
contact with the chain, and bolted to the hub
so that they can be easily interchanged. The
adjacent picture shows a head section with two Img. AH
drive assemblies for a high-capacity elevator. Drive sprockets
INTERMEDIATE BODY
The casing of ESPLV bucket elevators is always
formed by single casing sections, as the large
buckets characterizing this type of elevator
ensure little space remains between the up
run and down run: the buckets also occupy the
middle section of the elevator, as the chains
are anchored to the bucket sides. However,
an intermediate vertical wall divides the single
casing section into two distinct parts to ensure
adequate rigidity.
Img. AI
BOOT STATION
The standard tensioning system is the parallel
tensioning version, although these elevators
are often equipped with a hydraulic tensioning
system, as shown in the picture. This system
design allows easy adjusting – in necessary,
with different parameters on the two sides of
the bucket elevator - the proper tension values
required for operating the bucket elevator
efficiently.
Img. AJ
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
Img. AK
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Bucket
Bucket spacing
p = nxt
Bucket
Chain/Bucket attach.
C = Bucket capacity
100% (water level)
Img. AL

Type ESPLV Spacing Capacity [mm]
[MPS]
B1xB2-D t n p [mm] c [dm^3] 1,20 1,30 1,40 1,50 1,60 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
315x600-864 150 4 600 47,2 340 368 396 425 453 1375 2200 2150 985 2350
400x600-864 150 4 600 60 432 468 504 540 576 1375 2200 2150 985 2350
500x600-864 150 4 600 75 540 585 630 675 720 1375 2200 2300 985 2350
630x650-1008 175 4 700 116 716 776 835 895 955 1630 2400 2300 1095 2650
800x650-1008 175 4 700 148 913 989 1066 1142 1218 1630 2400 2650 1095 2650
1000x650-1008 175 4 700 185 1142 1237 1332 1427 1522 1630 2400 2650 1095 2650
1250x650-1008 175 4 700 231 1426 1544 1663 1782 1901 1630 2400 2650 1095 2650
1400x650-1008 175 4 700 259 1598 1732 1865 1998 2131 1630 2400 2650 1095 2650
1600x650-1008 175 4 700 296 1827 1979 2131 2283 2436 1630 2400 2650 1095 2650
REMARK:
1. Above shown capacity at 100 % must be reduced at 75 % filling factor

Type ESPLV [mm]
315x600-864 1970 - 1050 1350 1325 2050 395 450 450 985 1300 1065 670 870 865 350 550
400x600-864 1970 - 1050 1350 1325 2050 395 450 450 1070 1380 1150 710 910 950 430 550
500x600-864 1970 - 1000 1319 1325 2050 395 500 450 1290 1600 1370 845 1025 1170 450 650
630x650-1008 2170 - 1000 1467 1450 2250 495 500 490 1420 1730 1500 1028 1140 1300 500 650
800x650-1008 2170 - 1000 1475 1450 2250 495 500 500 1620 1930 1700 1128 1240 1500 700 650
1000x650-1008 2170 - 1000 1475 1450 2250 495 500 500 1820 2130 1900 1230 1340 1700 900 800
1250x650-1008 2210 - 1000 1475 1450 2290 495 500 500 2140 2480 2220 1390 1540 1980 1100 1000
1400x650-1008 2210 - 1000 1475 1450 2290 495 500 500 2290 2630 2370 1465 1615 2130 1250 1000
1600x650-1008 2210 - 1000 1475 1450 2290 495 500 500 2490 2830 2570 1535 1750 2330 1450 1000
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ESP BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH DOUBLE BACK CHAINS
ESP – Medium-speed continuous bucket TYPE CODING

elevator, with double chains connecting the rear The identification of the type of elevator:
of buckets. The mild centrifugal force due to the Example:
low speed causes part of the material to flow ESP B1xB2-D-C
off the back of the preceding bucket. Bucket Center to center distance
elevator with chains driven by toothed wheels.
The main features of the elevator include the Pitch diameter of wheels
following:
Buckets dimension
from 315 mm, with increased width for larger
elevators.
¾¾ High-capacity buckets with extended
sides in the upper section (buckets in the
discharge phase) so as to contain the
material arriving from the bucket behind.
The back of the buckets features holes for
bushings. Certain plates feature drilled
angular attachments for connection to the
buckets.
can be used.
Type of discharge: tangential, partly centrifugal

and partly gravity discharge.
Img. AM
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ESP - SUGGESTED SPEED V = 0,5 ÷ 0,9 mps

Regardless of the relatively low speeds and mild Dedusting
centrifugal force, peripheral discharge is possible
thanks to the continuous buckets, the back sides
act as chutes for the material being discharged.
These buckets can also operate at higher
speeds than those indicated.
DRIVE STATION
On ESP bucket elevators, the drive shaft is
equipped with a pair of toothed wheels that drive
the chains.
Each wheel comprises toothed segments that
are hardened in the zone that comes into contact
with the chain, and are bolted to the hub to
facilitate replacement.
Img. AN
INTERMEDIATE BODY
In order to withstand possible horizontal loads
(wind and seismic events), the bucket elevator
intermediate body must include suitable bracings
that transfer these loads to the adjacent rigid
structures. These brackets may resemble the
structure indicated in the adjacent picture,
which shows a type of bracing for anchoring the
elevator to a rigid vertical wall.
Img. AO
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
Img. AP
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Bucket
Bucket spacing
p = nxt
Bucket
C = Bucket capacity
100% (water level)
Lateral
sides
Img. AQ

Type ESP Spacing Capacity [mm]
[MPS]
B1xB2-D t n p [mm] c [dm^3] 0,40 0,50 0,60 0,70 0,80 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
315x350-621 175 2 350 13,2 54 68 81 95 109 1105 1662 1300 846 1810
400x350-621 175 2 350 16,7 69 86 103 120 137 1105 1662 1300 846 1810
500x380-786 175 3 525 44,9 123 154 185 216 246 1427 2474 1430 1132 2610
630x470-786 175 3 525 56,6 155 194 233 272 310 1427 2474 1430 1132 2610
800x470-842 175 3 525 71,8 197 246 295 345 394 1507 2529 1430 1207 2680
1000x470-842 175 3 525 89,8 246 308 369 431 493 1507 2534 1430 1207 2680
1250x470-842 175 3 525 112,2 308 385 462 539 615 1507 2534 1430 1207 2680
1400x470-842 175 3 525 125,7 345 431 517 603 690 1507 2534 1430 1207 2680
1600x470-842 175 3 525 143,6 394 492 591 689 788 1507 2534 1430 1207 2680
REMARK:
2. The sizes B1= 315 e 400 has only one chain for space limitation

Type ESP [mm]
315x350-621 1685 215 1016 1138 1071 1745 395 476 357 597 890 657 441 549 487 260 430
400x350-621 1685 215 1016 1138 1071 1745 395 476 357 682 980 742 483 591 572 340 510
500x380-786 2258 380 1572 1606 1453 2318 495 752 569 806 1110 866 570 698 674 438 510
630x470-786 2258 380 1572 1606 1453 2318 495 752 569 936 1250 996 635 763 804 548 660
800x470-842 2413 410 1649 1668 1522 2473 495 781 572 1126 1430 1186 737 840 970 684 660
1000x470-842 2413 410 1649 1668 1524 2473 495 781 574 1326 1650 1386 851 940 1166 880 760
1250x470-842 2480 380 1850 1750 1600 2560 495 781 574 1590 2010 1670 1000 1115 1430 1100 1000
1400x470-842 2480 380 1850 1750 1600 2560 495 781 574 1740 2160 1820 1075 1190 1580 1250 1150
1600x470-842 2480 380 1850 1750 1600 2560 495 781 574 1940 2360 2020 1175 1290 1780 1450 1350
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ELD BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CHAINS AND SHACKLES
ELD – DIN-type Low-Speed Bucket Elevator. TYPE CODING

Bucket elevator with chain strands and shackles. The identification of the type of elevator:
The chains are placed on the sides of the Example:
buckets to ensure central discharge aligned with ELD B1xB2-D-C
the elevator. The main features of the elevator Center to center distance
include the following:
Diameter of wheels
¾¾ Standard dimensions (i.e. bucket width) of
Buckets dimension
the same series as for high-speed elevators,
starting from 315 mm.
¾¾ Sturdy buckets, suitable for dredging on the
reinforced outer side and discharging on the
opposite internal side. The sides are fitted
with two perforated brackets for connection
to the shackles.
¾¾ Drive wheels with hub and smooth rings for
driving the chains through friction.
¾¾ Return wheels of the same type as the drive
wheels.
¾¾ Chain strands manufactured according to
DIN 764 specifications (or, alternatively, DIN
766 type strands with shorter links).
¾¾ DIN 745 type shackles for connecting the
buckets to the chains (Gambarotta uses
reinforced DIN 5699 shackles that are
interchangeable with DIN 745 shackles).
¾¾ Central discharge outlet under drive station.
¾¾ Standard counterweight tensioning system
with load equivalent to roughly 80% of the
weight of the material contained in the up
run.
Type of discharge: central gravity.
Img. AR
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ELD - SUGGESTED SPEED V = 0,2 ÷ 0,5 mps
DRIVE STATION
The top section of an bucket elevator that drives
it through the drive assembly and discharges
raised material through gravity from a central
outlet. It consists of a sturdy structure with
brackets for shaft supports, an upper cover
comprising two parts that can be removed for
inspection and maintenance, a drive shaft with
two smooth ring wheels (Img. BU), supports with
bearings and dust-proof seals for the drive shaft.
Inspection and adjustment doors; de-dusting
flange.
Img. AS
CENTRAL DISCHARGE OUTLET

On low-speed bucket elevators, material is
discharged through gravity in the central zone of
the head section, which includes an appropriate
hopper located under the drive shaft. A suitable
element protects the hopper against wear
caused by the material being discharged.
Owing to the special shape of the buckets and
the relatively low speeds, material discharge
occurs when the chains mesh with the first
quarter of the wheels, when the bucket reaches
its highest point.
Img. AT
BOOT STATION
Lower section of the bucket elevator that houses 4
a feed inlet (3) tangent to the bucket trajectory.
This section returns the buckets upwards and
supports the entire weight of the elevator. It
comprises a sturdy structure (1) with bolted
side walls (2) for dismantling the internal parts,
a return shaft with two smooth-ring wheels, 1
3
supports with bearings, dust-proof seals for idle
shaft and a counterweight tensioning system (4). 2
Img. AU
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
Img. AV
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Spacer
Shackle plate
DIN 5699
Bucket spacing Bucket
p = nxt+t1
Stretch of round
link chain DIN 764
C = Bucket capacity
Img. AW 100% (water level)

Bucket Elev. Chain Shackle VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Type ELD [mm] [mm] Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing Capacity
[MPS]
B1xB2-D d t n t1 p [mm] c [dm^3] 0,25 0,35 0,45 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
315x290-1100 20 70 7 80 570 10 16 22 28 1035 1700 760 862 1850
400x360-1200 23 80 7 91 651 19 26 37 47 1200 1800 850 956 2100
500x440-1300 26 91 7 105 742 38 46 65 83 1270 2030 1000 1055 2200
630x550-1400 30 105 7 126 861 74 77 108 139 1460 2330 1120 1155 2500
800x580-1650 30 105 7 126 861 102 107 149 192 1600 2600 1250 1325 2800
1000x580-1650 36 126 7 147 1029 128 112 157 202 1650 2600 1250 1325 2800
1250x580-1650 42 147 7 147 1176 161 123 173 222 1650 2600 1250 1325 2800
1400x580-1650 42 147 7 147 1176 180 138 193 248 1650 2600 1250 1325 2800
REMARK: Above shown Capacity at 100 % must be reduced at 85 % filling factor

Type ELD [mm]
B1xB2-D X1 X2 X3 X5 X6 X11 X16 X21 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 Z9 Z15
315x290-1100 1670 570 110 1075 1710 290 315 290 940 1165 1025 650 710 315 360 315
400x360-1200 1870 600 140 1180 1910 360 400 360 1070 1250 1110 700 825 400 450 400
500x440-1300 2070 630 150 1320 2130 440 440 440 1190 1390 1250 800 885 500 560 550
630x550-1400 2270 600 175 1475 2350 550 400 550 1370 1640 1500 830 1050 630 700 630
800x580-1650 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 1570 1810 1690 1065 1185 800 880 800
1000x580-1650 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 1820 2050 1900 1165 1285 1000 1080 1000
1250x580-1650 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 2070 2350 2130 1300 1475 1250 1330 1250
1400x580-1650 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 2220 2500 2280 1380 1550 1400 1480 1400
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ELR BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CONTINUOUS ROUND

CHAINS
ELR – Low-Speed Bucket Elevator with round TYPE CODING
link chains. Type of bucket elevator with two The identification of the type of elevator:
continuous drive chains and toothed wheels. The Example:
chains are anchored to the sides of the buckets ELR B1xB2-D-C
to ensure central discharge aligned with the Center to center distance
elevator.
following:
Buckets dimension
¾¾ Sturdy buckets, suitable for dredging on
the reinforced outer side and discharging
on the opposite internal side. The sides are
fitted with suitable attachments (A and B) for
¾¾ Drive wheels with replaceable teeth for
driving the chains.
with long strands.
¾¾ Flat and round driving pins for connecting
the buckets to the chains.
adjustment nuts.
Img. AX
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ELR - SUGGESTED SPEED V = 0,2 ÷ 0,5 mps
DRIVE STATION
Same function and structure as outlined on
Img. AS, except that the shaft is equipped with
toothed wheels (see Img. BZ).
The drive assembly shown in the adjacent
picture simply comprises an electric motor,
elastic coupling and bevel gearbox. The slow
shaft of the gearbox is hollow so as to form a
self-aligning combination with the elevator shaft
for minimizing transversal dimensions. The “soft
starter” enables the motor to start gradually.
Img. AY
Img. AZ
BOOT STATION
Same function and structure as outlined on Img.
AU, except that it mounts a tensioning system
with adjustment screws and contrast springs, as
on EVR elevators (Img. M).
The adjacent picture highlights the large
dimensions of the rear inspection door, which is
equipped with a hinged arm for sustaining the
weight, thereby guaranteeing maximum safety
during opening/closing operations.
Img. BA
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
Img. BB
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Connections
Flat pin
Bucket
Round pin
Bucket spacing
p = nxt
Continuos round link chains
C = Bucket capacity
Img. BC 100% (water level)

Bucket Elev. Chain VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Type ELR [mm] Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing Capacity
[MPS]
B1xB2-D d t n p [mm] c [dm^3] 0,3 0,4 0,45 0,5 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
315x390-1060 16 64 8 512 10 21 28 32 35 1035 1700 760 862 1850
400x360-11958 19 75 8 600 19 34 46 51 57 1200 1800 850 956 2100
500x440-1314 22 86 8 688 38 60 80 89 99 1270 2030 1000 1055 2200
630x550-1402 26 100 8 800 74 100 133 150 167 1460 2330 1120 1155 2500
800x580-1682 30 120 6 720 102 153 204 230 255 1600 2600 1250 1325 2800
1000x580-1682 30 120 6 720 128 192 256 288 320 1650 2600 1250 1325 2800
1250x580-1682 34 136 6 816 161 213 284 320 355 1650 2600 1250 1325 2800
1400x580-1682 34 136 6 816 180 238 318 357 397 1650 2600 1250 1325 2800

Type ELR [mm]
315x390-1060 1670 570 110 1075 1710 290 315 290 940 1165 1025 650 710 315 360 315
400x360-11958 1870 600 140 1180 1910 360 400 360 1070 1250 1110 700 825 400 450 400
500x440-1314 2070 630 150 1320 2130 440 440 440 1190 1390 1250 800 885 500 560 550
630x550-1402 2270 600 175 1475 2350 550 400 550 1370 1640 1500 830 1050 630 700 630
800x580-1682 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 1570 1810 1690 1065 1185 800 880 800
1000x580-1682 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 1820 2050 1900 1165 1285 1000 1080 1000
1250x580-1682 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 2070 2350 2130 1300 1475 1250 1330 1250
1400x580-1682 2590 820 200 1700 2690 580 570 650 2220 2500 2280 1380 1550 1400 1480 1400
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ELM BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH LINK CHAINS WITH PINS

AND BUSHES
ELM - Low-Speed Bucket Elevator with toothed TYPE CODING
drive wheels and double chains connected to The identification of the type of elevator:
the bucket sides. Similar to ELR elevators but Example:
mounting roller chains with pins and bushings ELM B1xB2-D-C
fixed to the bucket sides, to ensure central Center to center distance
discharge aligned with the elevator.
following:
Buckets dimension
¾¾ Sturdy buckets, suitable for dredging on the
reinforced outer side and discharging on the
opposite internal side. Four holes are drilled
into the sides for connection to the chains.
bushings. Certain plates have drilled “Ω”-
shaped attachments for connection to the
buckets.
can be used.
Img. BD
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ELM - SUGGESTED SPEED V = 0,2 ÷ 0,5 mps
The adjacent picture shows a bucket elevator

with service platform on the drive station that can
be accessed through a ladder mounted on the
bucket elevator casing.
Both the service platform and access ladder are
optional extras supplied with the bucket elevator,
and must be adapted to the specific needs of the
plant.
The ladder comprise a series of landings that
are alternately placed on two opposite sides of
the bucket elevator casing and anchored to it.
The landings are connected by flights of steps
flanking the other two sides of the casing so as
to form a spiral stair around the bucket elevator.
The composition, workloads and design of the
components comprising these structures can
be custom-made to meet specific customer
specifications, or may comply with our standards
adapted to specific cases.
This type of staircase is necessary when there

are no buildings or similar structures near the
elevator equipped with suitable stairs or lift to
access the top of the bucket elevator.
Img. BE
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
Img. BF
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Bucket spacing
Bucket
p = nxt
C = Bucket capacity
100% (water level)
Img. BG

Type ELM [mm] Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing Capacity
[MPS]
B1xB2-D t n p [mm] c [dm^3] 0,3 0,4 0,45 0,5 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
315x290-1088 200 2 400 7,5 20 27 30 34 1050 1700 760 850 1850
400x360-1215 200 2 400 14 38 50 57 63 1150 1800 850 950 2000
500x450-1281 250 2 500 29.5 64 85 96 106 1250 1900 1000 1020 2100
630x600-1598 250 2 500 70 151 202 227 252 1620 2600 1250 1320 2800
800x600-1598 250 2 500 99 214 285 321 356 1620 2600 1250 1320 2800
1000x600-1598 250 2 500 110 238 317 356 396 1620 2600 1250 1320 2800
1250x600-1598 250 2 500 139 300 400 450 500 1620 2600 1250 1320 2800
1400x600-1598 250 2 500 155 335 446 502 558 1620 2600 1250 1320 2800

Type ELM [mm]
315x290-1088 1700 460 110 1050 1750 290 400 290 1000 1375 1075 660 750 425 315 315
400x360-1215 1900 480 140 1180 1950 360 400 360 1100 1460 1160 700 800 510 400 400
500x450-1281 2040 530 150 1300 2100 400 400 450 1200 1590 1260 760 850 610 500 500
630x600-1598 2570 650 200 1720 2690 600 550 600 1460 1850 1590 975 1085 750 630 630
800x600-1598 2570 650 200 1720 2690 600 550 600 1590 1980 1690 1050 1150 920 800 800
1000x600-1598 2570 650 200 1720 2690 600 550 600 1790 2400 1890 1210 1325 1120 1000 1000
1250x600-1598 2610 610 200 1750 2690 600 550 600 2100 2650 2140 1360 1500 1400 1250 1250
1400x600-1598 2610 610 200 1750 2690 600 550 600 2250 2800 2300 1450 1580 1540 1400 1400
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ETR BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CONTINUOUS ROUND

CHAINS (FOR LARGE GRAIN SIZE)
ETR – Non-dredging Low-Speed bucket elevator TYPE CODING
for lifting large-sized material. Elevator with The identification of the type of elevator:
two round link continuous chains and toothed Example:
wheels. The chains are anchored to the sides of ETR B1xB2-D-C
the buckets to ensure central discharge aligned Center to center distance
with the bucket elevator. The main features of
the bucket elevator include the following: Pitch diameter of wheels
¾¾ Standard dimensions (i.e. bucket width) of Buckets dimension

¾¾ Non-dredging continuous-pocket buckets
with overlapping edges, equipped with
bushings for connection to the driving pin.
¾¾ Drive wheels with exchangeable teeth for
driving the chains.
with long strands.
¾¾ Bucket driving pin, one end of which
connects to the chains.
¾¾ Central feed inlet on idle station.
adjustment nuts.
Type of feed system: central.

Img. BH
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ETR - SUGGESTED SPEED v = 0,2 ÷ 0,5 mps
DRIVE STATION
These bucket elevators can lift large-sized lumps
of material (even up to 400 mm), thanks to direct
loading into special “pocket” buckets without any
dredging.
The picture shows the drive station of an ETR
bucket elevator during installation. Note how the
“pocket” buckets are joined together and ensure
gravity discharge in the central zone of the drive
station.
Img. BI
Img. BJ Img. BK
Material sample to be lifted Drive sprockets
BOOT STATION
Lower section of the bucket elevator comprising
the central feed inlet. The special feed system
configured at the centre of the boot station,
allows for directly feeding the buckets without
dredging thanks to a suitable hopper that
protects the return shaft. In this way, even
exceptionally large-sized lumps of material can
be lifted.
Img. BL
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Variable
Dedusting
Outlet
Inlet
C = center distance
Anchor holes
Img. BM
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Continuos round
link chains
Bucket spacing
p = nxt
Square coupling
Bucket/chain
Bucket
connector
C = Bucket capacity
100% (water level)
Img. BN

Type ETR [mm] Bucket elevator speed [mm]
Spacing Capacity
[MPS]
B1xB2-D d t n p [mm] c [dm^3] 0,25 0,35 0,45 0,5 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
315x205-978 16 64 6 384 16,5 39 54 70 77 1170 2000 900 1075 1900
400x240-1051 19 75 6 450 21,4 43 60 77 86 1350 2300 1000 1110 2200
500x285-1205 22 86 6 516 50,8 89 124 159 177 1415 2600 1000 1150 2500
630x325-1274 26 100 6 600 64,4 97 135 174 193 1600 2900 1150 1290 2800
800x390-1682 30 120 6 720 115,7 145 202 260 289 2000 3400 1250 1705 3300
1000x390-1682 30 120 6 720 144,6 181 253 325 362 2000 3400 1250 1705 3300
1250x450-1733 34 136 6 816 193,5 213 299 384 427 2200 3600 1400 1830 3500
1400x450-1733 34 136 6 816 216 238 334 429 476

Type ETR [mm]
B1xB2-D X1 X2 X3 X6 X11 X16 X21 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 Z9 Z15
315x205-978 2100 600 100 2140 320 320 320 1000 1320 1040 670 735 400 500 980
400x240-1051 2220 680 100 2260 320 420 420 1160 1420 1160 719 780 500 620 1090
500x285-1205 2320 780 100 2400 320 530 530 1270 1530 1350 795 925 600 720 1260
630x325-1274 2580 880 200 2660 400 630 630 1420 1750 1500 893 1030 710 830 1410
800x390-1682 3410 1140 200 3490 550 800 800 1660 2060 1740 1060 1205 890 1030 1650
1000x390-1682 3410 1140 200 3490 550 800 800 1660 2260 1940 1160 1305 1090 1230 1850
1250x450-1733 3660 1180 200 3800 600 800 800 2160 2600 2300 1320 1455 1320 1460 2200
1400x450-1733
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CHAIN BUCKET ELEVATORS COMPONENTS
CHAIN – COUPLINGS - WHEELS safety factor, the frequency of wear-inducing

On chain bucket elevators, chains are the activities and the material to be lifted.
components responsible for connecting and Our company primarily uses two types of chains:
conveying the buckets that lift the material.
Chains are subject to significant wear when
¾¾ TYPE 1 - Round link chains (oval links).
they are diverted by the drive and return wheels.
Chain size selection requires expertise and ¾¾ TYPE 2 - Link chains with lateral plates, pins
attention to all the parameters influencing the and fixed bushes.
durability of the chains over time, such as the
CHAINS TYPE 1 CHAINS TYPE 2

Continuous chains with couplings
Link chains with pins and bushes

Stretches of chain with shackles
(see Img. BP, BQ, BR, BS)
(see Img. CB, CC, CD)

(see Img. BW, BX, BY)
Buckets connectors
For buck. elevators EVD – ELD For buck. elevators EVR - ELR – ETR For buck. Elevators ESPC - ESPLV - ESP
– ELM
The buckets connectors depends on the

Img. BO type of bucket elevator
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CHAIN DIN 764 for bucket elevator EVD - ELD

TYPE CODING Material: 21 Mn 4
The identification of the type of chain: Breaking stress: 250 N/mm²
Example: Surface hardness: 800 HV 30
Chain dxt-n DIN764
Rings number
Pitch
Diameter
Chain Breaking
L= n.t (n= 5-7-9)

B n L Weight Shackle
[mm] load
dxt mm mm kN daN t [mm]
13x45 47 7 315 66 3,5 56
16x56 58 7 392 100 5,2 63
20x70 72 7 490 157 8,2 80
t
23x80 83 7 560 207 11 91
26x91 94 7 637 265 14 105
t
30x105 108 7 735 353 19 126
36x126 130 7 882 508 26,5 147
d
39x136 140 7 952 597 31 147 B
42x147 151 7 1029 692 36 147
REMARK: Minimum depth of hardness s = 0.1xd / n = 5, 7, 9 = nr. links each stretch Img. BP
CHAIN DIN 766 for bucket elevator EVD - ELD

TYPE CODING Material: 21 Mn 4
The identification of the type of chain: Breaking stress: 250 N/mm²
Example: Surface hardness: 800 HV 30
Chain dxt-n DIN766
Rings number
Pitch
Diameter
Chain Breaking
B n L Weight Shackle
L= n.t (n= 5-7-9)
[mm] load
dxt mm mm kN daN t [mm]
13x36 47 7 252 66 3,9 56
16x45 58 7 315 100 5,8 63
t
20x56 72 7 392 157 9 80

23x64 83 7 448 207 12 91
t
26x73 94 7 511 265 15 105

d
30x84 108 7 588 353 20 126
B
36x101 130 7 707 508 29 147
39x109 140 7 763 597 34 147
42x118 151 7 826 692 40 147
REMARK: Minimum depth of hardness s = 0.1xd / n = 5, 7, 9 = nr. links each stretch Img. BQ
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SHACKLE DIN 5699 for bucket elevators EVD - ELD

TYPE CODING
The identification of the type of
shackle:
Example:
Shackle t DIN 5699
Pitch
Img. BR Distance plate
Distance plate
Shackle Chain Shackle dimensions
Weight Breaking load dimensions Weight
t d a b c d1 d2 d3 A B S
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm daN kN mm mm mm daN
45 10 28 53 30 M12 15 13 0,26 66 75 30 5 0,08
56 13 34 64 35 M14 18 16 0,34 100 95 40 6 0,17
63 16 37 71 40 M16 21 18 0,60 127 110 40 6 0,21
80 20 47 89 45 M20 26 23 1,12 207 130 50 6 0,27
91 23 52 99 55 M24 29 26 1,86 265 150 60 8 0,56
105 26 60 114 55 M24 34 30 2,56 353 165 60 8 0,62
126 30 71 134 65 M30 40 36 4,40 508 200 70 10 0,97
136 36 76 146 75 M36 44 39 6,30 597 220 80 12 1,65
147 36-39-42 81 157 75 M36 47 42 7,30 692 230 80 12 1,71
REMARK: Minimum depth of hardness s = 0.1 x d
SHACKLE DIN 745 for bucket elevators EVD - ELD

TYPE CODING
The identification of the type of
shackle:
Example:
Shackle t DIN 745
Pitch
Img. BS Distance plate
Distance plate
Shackle Chain Shackle dimensions
Weight Breaking load dimensions Weight
t d a b c d1 d2 d3 A B S
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm daN kN mm mm mm daN
45 10 20 40 30 M10 14 11 0,17 76 75 30 5 0,08
56 13 25 50 38 M12 18 15 0,36 112 95 40 6 0,17
63 16 30 60 46 M16 21 18 0,60 142 110 40 6 0,21
80 20 37 74 51 M20 26 23 1,13 230 130 50 6 0,27
91 23 43 86 63 M24 29 26 1,83 300 150 60 8 0,56
105 26 50 100 63 M24 34 30 2,40 395 165 60 8 0,62
126 30 59 118 80 M30 40 36 4,00 570 200 70 10 0,97
147 36-39-42 68 136 97 M36 46 42 6,50 692 230 80 12 1,71
REMARK: Minimum depth of hardness s = 0.1 x d
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WHEELS WITH SMOOTH RINGS for WHEELS WITH SMOOTH RINGS for
round link chains for high speed bucket round link chains for low speed bucket
elevators EVD elevators ELD
b
a
a
D1
D2
D1
D2
d
d
c
Img. BT Img. BU
d Weight d Weight
D1 D2 a b c D1 D2 a b c
max daN max daN
500 529 90 68 175 80 39 1100 1140 140 - - 90 -
630 665 120 82 220 100 68 1200 1245 150 88 260 100 391
710 755 140 99 300 115 107 1300 1360 160 125 360 120 566
800 851 160 115 300 155 180 1400 1480 200 140 380 130 731
900 957 180 133 350 175 252 1650 1730 240 188 430 135 1024
1000 1066 200 152 300 180 308 - - - - - - -
1100 1180 200 185 300 190 458 - - - - - - -
1200 1280 220 192 300 190 - - - - - - - -
Img. BV
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CONTINUOUS ROUND STEEL CHAINS OF HIGH QUALITY for bucket elevators

EVR - ELR - ETR
L=n.t
t
d
B
B
b
Img. BW
Nr. links
Chain Breaking Load in kN for various chains
b B each stretch Weight
dxt
n 40 c-G 40c-GS3 35 SUPER 25C
mm mm mm daN
14x50 16,3 47 395-399 128 - - - 47
16x64 20 55 309-311 - 160 - 100 55
19x75 22 63 139-141-143 - 227 - - 63
22x86 26 74 119-121 - 304 266 190 74
26x100 31 87 79-81-83 - 425 370 265 87
30x120 36 102 47-49 - 566 500 353 102
34x136 39 113 35-37-39 - 710 630 454 113
38x144 44 127 23-29 - 910 800 - 127
COUPLINGS FOR CONTINUOUS CHAINS for bucket elevators EVR - ELR - ETR
Coupling TQ: Square type (recommended) Coupling TP: Flat type
Img. BX Img. BY
Chain
A B C D Weight E F G Weight
dxt
mm mm mm mm mm daN mm mm mm daN
14x50 39 47 49 M12 0,6 - - - -
16x64 51 57 57 M16 1,1 - - - -
19x75 61 70 67 M20 2,0 - - - -
22x86 70 79 77 M20 2,8 26 58 77 1,2
26x100 80 90 89 M24 4,6 29 62 89 1,8
30x120 100 105 105 M30 8,1 36 70 107 2,9
34x136 110 120 120 M33 11,8 40 82 117 4,3
38x144 - - - - - 45 95 133 5,8
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TOOTHED DRIVE WHEELS for round RETURN WHEELS for round link chains
link chains for bucket elevators for bucket elevators EVR - ELR - ETR
EVR - ELR - ETR
Tooth
Counterdisc
Hub
Img. BZ Img. CA
Chain
Z Dp A B C Weight Dr D E Weight
dxt
mm mm mm mm mm mm daN mm mm mm daN
14x50 16 510 110 160 50 71 540 100 140 100
20 637 170 200 85 115 575 100 140 125
16x64 16 653 150 210 75 136 575 100 140 125
17 694 150 210 75 148 630 100 140 135
26 1060 980 190 160 320
19x75 17 813 150 280 75 209 730 120 140 170
22 1051 980 190 160 320
25 1195 1095 190 160 450
22x86 16 878 180 275 90 242 800 120 160 210
18 986 200 300 100 350 980 190 160 320
22 1205 200 300 100 400 1095 190 160 450
24 1314 220 300 110 430 1180 195 200 500
26x100 17 1084 200 300 100 350 980 190 160 320
19 1211 200 300 100 380 1095 190 160 450
20 1274 220 380 110 550 1180 195 200 500
22 1402 220 400 110 650 1280 195 200 560
30x120 16 1225 200 300 100 400 1095 190 160 450
18 1377 220 350 110 450 1280 195 200 560
20 1530 220 380 110 550 1280 195 200 560
22 1682 220 400 110 650 1550 195 220 650
34x136 14 1214 200 320 100 350 1095 190 160 450
15 1301 200 370 100 488 1180 195 200 500
18 1560 1280 195 200 560
20 1733 220 400 110 700 1550 195 220 650
38x144 14 1286 270 400 135 641 1180 195 200 500
16 1469 270 400 135 896 1280 195 200 560
18 1653 270 400 135 950 1550 195 220 650
19 1744 1550 195 220 650
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CHAINS AND WHEELS for bucket elevators ESPC - ESPLV - ESP - ELM
LINK CHAINS WITH PINS AND BUSHES Standard breaking load: 220 – 350 – 450 – 630 –
These chains are designed according to DIN 750 - 900 – 1250 – 1500 – 1900 – 2200 kN.
8167 specifications, with component sizes based
on our extensive experience in the construction
of bucket elevators.
THE CHAIN USED ON ESPC

BUCKET ELEVATORS P Bucket spacing
has 150 mm pitch (p) (on
smaller elevators) or 180 mm
pitch, while 175 mm pitch
chains are used on ESP bucket
elevators.
Img. CB
THE CHAIN USED ON ESPLV

BUCKET ELEVATORS P Bucket spacing
has 150 mm pitch (on smaller
bucket elevators) or 175 mm
pitch.
Img. CC
THE CHAIN USED ON ELM

P Bucket spacing
BUCKET ELEVATORS
has 200 mm pitch (on smaller
bucket elevators) or 250 mm
pitch.
Img. CD
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TOOTHED DRIVE WHEELS

In the below table (valid for all types of toothed p2
wheels), the values for the Fz factor refer to the

no. of toothed segments (Z) on the wheel for
calculating the primitive diameter Dp.
p1
Non-whole values for Z (e.g. 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, etc.)
indicate wheels with a double number of teeth
than that indicated (Z=7.5 corresponds to a
wheel that actually has 15 teeth): the chain’s
Dp
pitch “p2” meshes with a pair of teeth, therefore
the chain will mesh with offset teeth at every turn,
as the latter are odd-numbered. This doubles
the lifetime of the teeth. The chains that can
be paired with “p2”-type wheels are those with
longer pitch (see comparison with “p1” shown in Img. CE
the adjacent picture.)
TOOTHED WHEEL FOR ELM-TYPE ELEVATOR

p
Just like all the others pictured above, the wheel
comprises a hub and a series of bolted toothed
segments that can be easily replaced.
Dp
Img. CF
Z Fz Z Fz Z Fz p
5 1,701 10 3,236 17 5,442

5,5 1,850 10,5 2,393 18 5,759
6 2,000 11 3,549 19 6,076
6,5 2,152 11,5 3,706 20 6,392
7 2,305 12 3,864 21 6,710
7,5 2,459 12,5 4,021 22 7,027
8 2,613 13 4,179 23 7,344
Dp
8,5 2,768 14 4,494 24 7,661

9 2,924 15 4,810 25 7,979
9,5 3,080 16 5,126 26 8,296
REMARK:
DP = p • Fz p = Chain pitch
Z = Teeth quantity
Fz = 1/sin (180/Z) = Teeth factor
Img. CG
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BELT BUCKET ELEVATORS COMPONENTS
RUBBER BELT
Component onto which the buckets of EVN commissions elevator belts with the expertise
bucket elevators are mounted and then driven that derives from its extensive experience.
in order to lift the material. Since the buckets The company primarily uses the 4 categories of
generate concentrated stress on the belt, greater belts outlined in the following table.
care must be taken in selecting bucket elevator
belts compared to conveyor belts.
Gambarotta Gschwendt designs and
Thickness Acceptable temperature Unit breacking load

S [mm] Covering [°C] [ N/mm ]
Belt type Belt frame
c [mm]
min max Continuous max from to
STS Textile 6 12 2 80 100 400 1250
STA Textile 6 12 2 135 150 400 1250
SMS Steel cord 13 16 3 80 100 500 2000
SMA Steel cord 13 16 3 135 150 500 3500
TEXTILE STRUCTURE BELT (STS or STA) Belt width

The structural part resistant to stress comprises
several synthetic fibre textile elements
embedded in a rubber body. The rubber coating
on both sides of the belt has a minimum Textile structure
thickness of 2 mm. S = Belt thickness
Img. CH C = Covering thk.
Unfortunately, this type of belt is very elastic and
tends to stretch during operation, therefore it is
normally used on small elevators.
STEEL CORD BELT (SMS or SMA) Belt width
The structural part resistant to stress comprises

a series of longitudinal primary steel cables
(warp) and two series of secondary steel cables
(woof) that are threaded through the warp. Warp Weave
Img. CI
The resulting mesh is highly resistant to the
concentrated stress generated by the buckets.
The rubber coating on both sides of the belt has
a minimum thickness of 3 mm.
This type of belt is necessarily used on large
elevators owing to its high breaking load,
although it is also frequently used on medium-
sized elevators for its low-stretch characteristics.
Img. CJ
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BELT/BUCKET CONNECTION ELEMENTS

RUBBER INSERT [3]
A rubber spacer placed between the buckets and belt to protect 1 2
the latter against possible high temperatures of the material or

3
damage caused by the edges of the metal buckets.
FIXING SYSTEMS FOR SECURING THE BUCKETS TO THE

5
BELT [4] [5] [6] [7]
7
DIN 15237 type screws are only used for small bucket elevators
and are mounted according to DIN 15236 Table specifications.
For medium and large-sized bucket elevators our company
4
used fixing systems that include special screws with a threaded
6
conical point. These self-drilling screws drill themselves through
the belt, therefore the latter does not require any punching which
would cause dam-age by cutting some of the cables of the steel
structure.
Besides the screws, the fixing system comprises a special nut, a
lock nut and large-diameter washer for distributing the load over a
wide area.
In the event of punched belts, the same type of fixing system
1. Belt 5. Spec. Nut
described above is used, except that the screws do not have a 2. Bucket 6. Counter-nut
threaded conical point. 3. Rubber Pad 7. Washer
4. Spec. Screw 8. Saddle
Img. CK
SADDLES [8]
Buckets on medium-large bucket elevators (from EVR 500
upwards) are equipped with a series of metal mounting brackets 8
that are welded to the rear side of the buckets. Thanks to their
shape, the saddles separate the bucket from the belt and enclose
the head of the bolted fixing unit connecting the buckets to the
belt. This gap between bucket and belt helps to protect the
latter when relatively hot material is lifted, as exposure to high
temperatures accelerates ageing of the rubber causing it to
harden prematurely.
Img. CL
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BELT JOINTING FOR BUCKET ELEVATOR

STANDARD JOINTING belt with two rows of self-drilling bolts. Each
A bolted mechanical jointing is used for joining element is divided lengthwise into several
the two ends of the rubber belt on bucket segments to better adapt to the bulging surfaces
elevators. of the pulleys. The number of said segments
The two ends of the belt are joined by a coupling depends on the width of the belt.
comprising a clamp. The latter comprises three The standard jointing (1) is used for both textile
aluminium alloy elements that are fixed to the structure belts and steel cord belts.
Img. CM Img. CN
Standard jointing assembling Standard jointing (1)
SPECIAL JOINTING to the belt with two rows of self-drilling bolts. The
For very high bucket elevators (generally above clamp is placed alongside the standard clamp
60 m centre-to-centre distance), the standard and acts on a section of the belt from which the
jointing is integrated by a supplementary safety rubber cover has been removed, so as to ensure
clamp (2). The latter comprises three aluminium maximum locking effectiveness.
alloy elements with a wavy surface that are fixed
Belt standard jointing Belt special jointing Img. CP

Special jointing assembling
Img. CO
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DRIVE UNITS
These elements drive the bucket elev. by moving support. This version is thus a shaft-mounted
the bucket driving elements (chains or belt) and version and comes with a torque arm fixed to the
generally com-prise an electric motor, quick machine structure.
coupling and gearbox. The main types of gearboxes used are the
The several types of drive units available can be following:
subdivided into the following groups, depending ¾¾ Bevel gearboxes
on the type of connection to the bucket elev.
¾¾ Parallel shafts gearboxes
shaft:
¾¾ Planetary gearboxes
¾¾ Drive units directly mounted on the elev. shaft
On high-speed bucket elev., the main gearbox
¾¾ Drive units connected to the elev. shaft may be equipped with an “auxiliary drive unit” for
through an elastic slow-speed coupling maintenance operations. It allows for operating
The former (the most widely used type) exploit at low speeds (1/10 – 1/15). Small bucket elev.
the hollow gearbox shaft and are keyed on the mount various types of smaller gear-boxes.
elev. shaft, which ensures self-alignment and
Img. CQ: Drive unit with helical- bevel gearbox, Img. CR:Drive unit with helical-bevel gearbox,
slow hollow shaft, and auxiliary unit. slow hollow shaft, without auxiliary unit.
Img. CS: Drive unit with pendular parallel shafts Img. CT: Drive unit with pendular parallel
gearbox, slow hollow shaft, auxiliary unit and “V” shafts gearbox, slow hollow shaft, and “V” belt
belt transmission. transmission.
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Img. CU:Drive unit with planetary gearbox, slow Img. CV: Drive unit with planetary gearbox, slow
hollow shaft, and “V” belt transmission. hollow shaft, and “V” belt transmission and with
auxiliary unit.
Img. CW: Drive unit with Bevel Planetary gearbox, Img. CX: Drive unit with Bevel Planetary gearbox,
slow hollow shaft, and “V” belt transmission. slow hollow shaft, “V” belt transmission and with
auxiliary unit.
Drive unit with helical-bevel gearbox,

Img. CY: Img. CZ:Drive unit with parallel shaft gear-motor,
slow male shaft equipped with elastic coupling. slow hollow shaft, usable on small bucket
elevators.
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SPECIAL VERSION
POSITIVE DISCHARGE
For this type of discharge, the chains are diverted from their
vertical position by two pairs of wheels positioned in the lower
section of the drive station.
In this way, material can be discharged peripherally even with
relatively low speeds (below 0.9 m/sec), as the buckets tip over
completely above the discharge zone.
This version can be applied to certain double-strand elevators
(such as EVD and ESP elevators) by positioning the chains to the
side of the buckets, which must have a special shape.
Img. DA
ANTI-ROLLBACK DEVICE ON DRIVE SHAFT

Safety regulations of certain users require that the backstop
device to be foreseen on the drive shaft, the final component
of the kinetic chain, rather than on the first gearbox shafts. This
ensures that any component fitted upstream of the drive shaft is
protected against possible seizures. This additional safety device
implies a greater cost due to the size of the device, which must
withstand a far greater torque.
Img. DB
SPECIAL TOOTHED WHEELS FOR ELD BUCKET

ELEVATOR
When the centre-to-centre distance of ELD bucket elevators
exceeds 40 m, the smooth-ring wheels of the drive station are
replaced by toothed wheels, such as those shown in the adjacent
picture, to prevent the chain from slipping from the wheel.
Img. DC
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ACCESSORIES
SERVICE PLATFORM
A structure to be positioned at drive station level
and used for inspection during maintenance of
the drive assembly and bucket driving elements.
Img. DD
Img. DE Img. DF
Standard service platform Service platform with hoist beam
ELEVATOR BRACINGS
Elements used for supporting horizontal loads
caused by wind or seismic events.
Img. DG Img. DH
Lateral bracing Floor bracing
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INSTRUMENTATION
Most commonly used instruments for bucket elevators.
SPEED SENSOR (1)

Device installed on the tensioning shaft that signals whether the
elevator is operating (motor activated) or not; also emits an alarm 2
buzzer if the motor is activated while the relative sensor does not
signal any shaft rotation.
LEVEL INDICATOR (2)

Device installed on the boot station to signal abnormal levels of
material due to overfeeding or other possible causes.
END-STROKE SENSOR
Device installed on the boot station to signal the end of tension
stroke.
Img. DI
AIR DEDUSTING
DEDUSTING SYSTEM VOLUME [m3/h]
Every bucket elevator that lifts dusty material needs to be de-
dusted in the discharge area on the drive station: (A) and, on Size Head (A) Foot (B)
bucket elevators exceeding 40-50 m height, on the boot station 160 1000 1200 800
zone as well (B). 200 1000 1200 800
In zone (A), the bucket elevator always includes an outlet with a 250 1200 1500 1000
flange for connection to the filter. 315 1200 1500 1000
The volume of air to be de-dusted depends on the size of the 400 1400 1800 1250
bucket elevator and on the type of material being lifted and must 500 1500 2000 1250
be sufficient to ensure dust-free operation. 630 2000 2500 1250
The table contains the approximate values for the air volume to be 800 2500 3000 1250
de-dusted, as recommended by the VDI 2324 regulation for sizes 1000 3000 3500 1500
400 and above. 1250 3500 4500 1500
The largest value applies to belt elevators. 1400 2800 5800 1500
However, we recommend consulting a filter manufacturer. 1600 4000 6000 1500
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TECHNICAL NOTE
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SURFACE FEEDERS
PAN CONVEYORS
BUCKET ELEVATORS
DRAG CHAIN CONVEYORS
SCREW CONVEYORS
ROTARY VALVES, FLAP VALVES
BULK MATERIAL LOADING SYSTEMS
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BUCKET ELEVATORS 18

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

GAMBAROTTA GSCHWENDT, established in 1919, is

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

Drag Chain Conveyors

Rotary Valves, Flap Valves

Bulk Material Loading Systems

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

Typology of bucket elevators 6

Evd bucket elevator with chains and shackles 7

Evr bucket elevator with continuous round steel chains 11

Evn bucket elevator with rubber belt 15

Espc bucket elevator with central chain 19

Esplv bucket elevator with double lateral chains 23

Esp bucket elevator with double back chains 27

Eld bucket elevator with chains and shackles 31

Elr bucket elevator with continuous round chains 35

Etr bucket elevator with continuous round chains 43

Chain bucket elevators components 47

Belt bucket elevators components 55

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

TYPOLOGY OF BUCKET ELEVATORS

HIGH SPEED BUCKET ELEVATORS

MEDIUM SPEED BUCKET ELEVATORS

LOW SPEED BUCKET ELEVATORS

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

EVD BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CHAINS AND SHACKLES

EVD – DIN-type High-Speed Bucket Elevator. TYPE CODING

Type of discharge: tangential-centrifugal.

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

EVD - RECOMMENDED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,3 mps

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

Buckets Capacity [mc/h]

Bucket Elev. HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

EVR BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CONTINUOUS ROUND

¾¾ Standard dimensions (i.e. bucket width) Pitch diameter of wheels

Type of discharge: tangential – centrifugal.

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

EVR - SUGGESTED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,55 mps

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

Continuos round link chains

Buckets Capacity [mc/h]

Bucket Elev. HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

EVN BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH RUBBER BELT

EVN – High-Speed belt bucket elevator. Bucket TYPE CODING

Type of discharge: tangential – centrifugal.

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

EVN - SUGGESTED SPEED v = 0,9 ÷ 1,6 mps

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

Higt capacity bucket

C1/C2 = Bucket capacity

Belt Buckets Capacity [mc/h]

B1xB2-D Wb [mm] n p [mm] c1 [dm^3] c2 [dm^3] 1,05 1,25 1,35 1,5 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5

Bucket Elev. HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS

SINCE 1919 GSCHWENDT

ESPC BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH CENTRAL CHAIN