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FEATURES:
Vented ends provide fast and clean discharge, Wrap-around ends provide reinforcement
and a flat belt surface, High tapered ends minimize spillage and permit nesting of buckets
AGRICULTURAL STYLE FOR HANDLING:
GRAINS, FEEDS, FERTILIZERS, SEEDS, SUGAR,
CHEMICALS, and FOOD PRODUCTS.
AVAILABLE THROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS, CONTRACTORS, AND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
® Steel Elevator Buckets
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
STYLE: Sweetheart
DESIGN: High speed centrifugal discharge.
material: Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel.
METHOD OF MANUFACTURE: Fabricated (Spot welded).
CONSTRUCTION: The Sweetheart style bucket utilizes a 3-piece pressed
formed design consisting of two end plates and a body. Please note
that there is a taper on the sides of the bucket with the ends spot
welded to the body.
CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS: Contact Tapco for recommendations
MATERIAL THICKNESS: 16 ga., 14 ga..
DRILLING: No charge for standard belt drillings.
VENTING: Standard, ends only
USABLE CAPACITY: Tapco recommends using 90% of gross,
(100%) capacity.
SPACING: Minimum bucket spacing has historically been nominal
projection plus 2". Many Sweetheart buckets, however, are being used
at projection plus 1", and some even closer. For engineering purposes
Tapco recommends using nominal projection plus 2".
INTERCHANGEABILITY: Can be intermixed with existing fabricated
buckets. If different weight buckets are mixed in, some care should
be taken that the leg does not become too far out of balance. Check
elevator for proper clearances. Contact Tapco for recommendations.
INSTALLATION: Fanged elevator bolts and nylon insert lock nuts are
recommended for pulleys 6" in diameter and over. No. 3 Eclipse
slotted head elevator bolts are recommended for pulleys under 6" in
diameter. Flat steel washers must be placed inside the bucket
under the nuts. Check elevator for proper clearances. Contact Tapco
for recommendations.
CAUTION: Welding and cutting on elevator legs without taking
proper precautions is extremely dangerous and can cause a violent
explosion.
12
SIZES CARBON STEEL
OR
STAINLESS STEEL