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PFIFood Processing Bucket Elevator

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The Grote Company's Bucket Elevator is a versatile and reliable conveying solution specifically designed for the food processing industry. It offers high-volume, vertical conveyance of a wide range of products with minimal waste. Available in horizontal, S, C, or Z-shape configurations, it features V-style overlapping buckets made from polycarbonate, polyethylene, or stainless steel. The chains can be customized with mild steel, stainless steel, or Hydro-Service options. With flow rates ranging from 135 to 3780 cubic feet per hour and bucket widths of 6 to 48 inches, this elevator can efficiently handle diverse materials whether raw, dusty, wrapped, or unwrapped. It operates on 460/230V 60 Hz 3Phase power and can be tailored to meet specific application requirements. This specialized equipment is supported by expert project managers and technical service teams to ensure smooth operation and integration within your processing line.
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A time-trusted, long-lasting conveying solution that vertically lifts high volumes of product to the key processes on your food processing line in a small footprint. Take your production to new heights with the Bucket Elevator.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
Available in a range of capacities, configurations, frames, and bucket types and sizes to fit your application.

OPTIMAL PRODUCT HANDLING
Overlapping buckets contain product during transport, ensuring no degradation, breakage, or spillage and maintaining blend integrity.

TRUSTY OPERATION
We have over 60 years of experience manufacturing food processing bucket elevators that have long, low-maintenance service lives.

The Bucket Elevator conveyor elevates your product to the next step in your food processing line in a tight footprint. Its overlapping V-style buckets securely contain product and gently convey it without breakage or loss. A variety of configurations, capacities, discharge points, and bucket options ensure the Bucket Elevator can be customized specifically to your application and process.

  • Horizontal, S, C or Z-shape configurations
  • Available with multiple discharges for additional layout flexibility
  • Capacity ranging from 135-3780 cubic feet per hour
  • Easy access buckets with quick, tool-less changeouts

Key details to help you decide if the Bucket Elevator is right for your operation.

Horizontal, S, C or Z-shape configurations

V-style overlapping buckets

Buckets:
Polycarbonate, polyethylene, stainless steel

Chains:
Mild steel standard, stainless and Hydro-Service optional

Flow rates:
135-3780 cubic feet per hour

Bucket Widths:
6-48” (152-1219 mm)

Height:
width and application dependent

Electrical:
460/230V 60 Hz 3Phase