Bucket Elevator Gearbox

Description:

As a dedicated transmission device specially designed for the core working conditions of "vertical conveying, continuous operation, and heavy-load start-stop", the bucket elevator gearbox serves as the core hub for power transmission of bucket elevators. It directly determines the operational efficiency, stability, and work safety of the equipment, and is widely applicable to scenarios requiring vertical material conveying such as grain processing, mining, building materials transportation, and chemical raw material transfer. It provides precise and reliable power support for bucket elevators operating under high-intensity and high-frequency conditions, and is a key core component ensuring the efficient, safe, and continuous operation of the equipment. Deeply aligned with the operational characteristics of elevators, such as frequent start-stop, continuous heavy load, and reverse action of material gravity, the product innovatively integrates a high-precision backstop device and an independent auxiliary transmission unit, forming a dual guarantee for safety and operation, and comprehensively meeting the stringent requirements of vertical conveying scenarios.

The backstop device adopts a ratchet and pawl structure design, featuring the core advantages of sensitive response, rapid braking, and reliable locking. With a short braking response time, it can quickly lock the transmission system the moment the equipment shuts down, effectively preventing safety hazards such as conveyor belt reversal and material accumulation caused by the superimposed gravity of materials when the equipment stops, avoiding equipment damage and personnel safety risks from the source, and building the first safety line of defense for the operation site. The auxiliary transmission unit adopts an independent structural design, which does not interfere with the main transmission system and has strong functional practicality. On the one hand, it can provide slow and stable driving power during equipment maintenance and overhaul, facilitating precise operation by staff and improving maintenance efficiency and safety. On the other hand, it can effectively share the load of the main motor during load-starting, reduce the current peak at the moment of startup, avoid motor overheating and burnout caused by excessive starting current, extend the service life of the main motor, and ensure a smooth and stable startup process, reducing the impact on the overall transmission system.

The transmission capacity of the product has been specially strengthened and designed to fully adapt to the working conditions of elevators characterized by long-term heavy load and frequent impact. It adopts high-strength alloy gear materials and an optimized transmission structure, and the gear tooth surfaces are specially hardened, which greatly improves the load-bearing capacity and impact resistance. It can easily withstand the instantaneous impact loads and long-term full-load operation pressure during the operation of the elevator, avoid gear deformation, fracture and other faults, and ensure stable and efficient operation under 24-hour continuous working conditions. The model specifications cover a comprehensive range, with the torque interval between adjacent models accurately controlled at about 25%, and the torque distribution is uniform and reasonable. It can meet the needs of bucket elevators with different lifting heights, material weights, and conveying efficiencies. Customers can quickly and accurately select models according to equipment parameters, greatly shortening the model selection cycle and project implementation time.

Applications:

Target Industries: Agriculture, Mining, Industrial Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, etc.

Applicable Equipment: Dewatering & Pitting Bucket Elevator, Z-type Bucket Elevator, TH-type Bucket Elevator, TD-type Bucket Elevator, etc.

Specifications:

Competitive Advantage:

• Modular Design

Core components are manufactured in a standardized manner with high interchangeability, enabling quick replacement and maintenance.

• Gear Profile Modification Technology

Gear profiles are optimized for heavy-load and frequent start-stop working conditions, ensuring uniform load distribution, and achieving both high-strength transmission and low-noise operation.

• Gear Parameter Optimization

Key gear parameters such as module and face width are optimized through multiple rounds of working condition simulation, enhancing load-bearing capacity and impact resistance.

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Optimization

Finite element technology is applied to conduct structural analysis on components like gearboxes and gears. The optimized design improves stability, fatigue resistance and product reliability.

• High-precision Manufacturing Process

Precision gear grinding ensures superior gear accuracy, resulting in smooth meshing, high transmission efficiency, reduced energy loss and component wear, as well as extended service life.

• Patented Sealing Design

Effectively prevents lubricating oil leakage and ingress of dust and impurities, making it suitable for dusty working conditions.