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Bucket Elevators – EI

EI
Manufacturer: WAMGROUP

EI Bucket Elevators — Heavy-duty vertical conveying solutions for fine aggregates, minerals, sand, lime and other bulk materials in demanding industrial applications.

Key Technical Specifications Product Type: Bucket Elevator Series: EI Application: Vertical conveying of fine aggregates and minerals Material: Dry bulk solids Typical Particle Size: < 5 mm Bulk Density: approx. 0.4–1.8 kg/dm³ Conveying Speed: approx. 1.6–1.9 m/s Capacity: up to 191 m³/h Discharge Height: up to 44 m Construction: Heavy-gauge carbon steel Surface Treatment: Hot-dip galvanised Buckets: Abrasion-resistant Nylon PA6 Drive: Direct geared motor Loading: Hopper integrated into foot section Discharge: Centrifugal discharge through head section Inspection: Inspection hatches in loading and discharge sections Safety Monitoring: Belt misalignment sensor and rotation sensor ATEX: Version available on request Stainless Steel: Full stainless-steel versions available on request Configuration: Modular construction according to required elevation height WAM's current EI product information specifies capacities up to 191 m³/h and discharge heights up to 44 m. Typical Applications EI Bucket Elevators are suitable for: Fine aggregates Calcium carbonate Lime Limestone Sand Dried sludge Minerals Building materials Asphalt mixing plants Drymix plants Mineral processing Chemical and petrochemical plants Bulk-material storage facilities Main Advantages High vertical conveying capacity Low-speed operation Robust heavy-gauge construction Hot-dip galvanised protection Abrasion-resistant PA6 buckets Modular design Easy installation and maintenance Direct gearmotor drive Belt misalignment monitoring Rotation monitoring Long service life ATEX version available Stainless-steel version available

EI Bucket Elevators are designed for the reliable vertical conveying of fine aggregates, minerals and other dry bulk materials. The EI series is specifically developed for low-speed operation and demanding applications where durability, controlled material handling and reliable continuous operation are required.

The elevators are manufactured from heavy-gauge carbon steel with hot-dip galvanised surface treatment and consist of a head section, foot section and modular intermediate casing sections. The modular design allows the elevator height to be configured according to the required installation conditions and discharge height.

EI bucket elevators are equipped with abrasion-resistant PA6 Nylon buckets, providing increased durability when handling abrasive materials. The buckets are mounted at regular intervals on an endless belt and continuously lift the material from the loading section to the discharge point.

The material is introduced through the loading hopper in the foot section. The buckets pick up the material and transport it vertically along the elevator casing. At the head section, centrifugal force discharges the material through the outlet spout.

EI elevators are particularly suitable for fine aggregates and minerals with particle sizes generally below 5 mm, including calcium carbonate, lime, limestone, dried sludge, sand and similar bulk materials. They are used in building-material plants, asphalt mixing plants, storage facilities and chemical and petrochemical installations.

The modular construction, inspection openings and direct gearmotor drive provide convenient installation and maintenance, while belt misalignment and rotation sensors contribute to safe and reliable operation.