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INDUSTRIAL STYLE FOR HANDLING:
STONE, FOUNDRY SAND, SAND & GRAVEL, COAL, FERTILIZER, CLAY, SALT, ETC.
FEATURES:
the high front increases capacity,
while hooded back permits closer bucket spacing on belt or chain
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
STYLE AC Buckets
STYLE: AC.
DESIGN: Slow speed centrifugal discharge.
material: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum.
METHOD OF MANUFACTURE: Fabricated.
CONSTRUCTION: The AC style bucket utilizes a 3-piece design
consisting of two end plates and a body. Tapco reserves the right
to change bucket construction at any time. The bucket will be
produced after Tapco supplies a CAD drawing to be signed by
customer.
CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS: AR plate, wear lips, or hard bead welds.
MATERIAL THICKNESS: 7 ga. (3/16”), 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, and 1/2”.
DRILLING: No charge for standard belt or chain drillings.
VENTING: Available on request, contact Tapco for recommendations.
USABLE CAPACITY: Tapco recommends using 75% of gross,
(100%) capacity.
SPACING: Contact Tapco for recommendations.
INTERCHANGEABILITY: Can be intermixed with existing fabricated AC
style 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: On belt: Fanged elevator bolts and nylon insert lock
nuts are recommended. Flat steel washers must be placed inside
the bucket under the nuts.
On chain: Use Grade 5 hex head bolts with hex nuts, fat washers,
and lock washers. Elevator bolts should not be used on chain
attachments.
CAUTION: Welding and cutting on elevator legs without taking
proper precautions is extremely dangerous and can cause a violent
explosion.
12 X 8
14 X 8
16 X 8
18 X 10
20 X 10
24 X 10
27 X 12
12
14
16
18
20
24
27
8
8
8
10
10
10
12
8-1/2
8-1/2
8-1/2
10-1/2
10-1/2
10-1/2
12-1/2
18.2
20.3
22.5
31.2
33.7
39.7
53.8
24.3
27.0
30.0
39.0
42.1
52.7
71.5
.23
.27
.31
.49
.54
.65
1.07
.30
.36
.41
.69
.77
.92
1.47
Size
(Nominal)
Inches
Size
(Nominal)
Millimeter
300 X 200
350 X 200
400 X 200
450 X 260
500 X 260
600 X 260
670 X 300
Depth
C
Dimensions-Actual (Inches)
Tolerance A, B & C ±1/4"
y-y Gross x-x
Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft.
Length
A
3/16"
Steel
1/4"
Steel
Weight, Pounds (Est.)
Proj.
B
AVAILABLE THROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS, CONTRACTORS, AND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
AC FABRICATED Steel Elevator Buckets
End View Back View
Capacity 1
Tolerance ± 3%
1 Tapco recommends using gross x .75, for usable capacity.