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AVAILABLE THROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS, CONTRACTORS, AND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
AA Elevator Bucket
STYLE:
AA.
DESIGN:
Centrifugal discharge.
material:
Aluminum.
METHOD OF MANUFACTURE:
Cast.
COLOR:
Silver.
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
-60° to + 400° F. (-51° C to +204° C).
DRILLING:
No charge for standard belt or chain drillings when order totals
50 or more pieces of the same size. Contact Tapco for quotation on
orders of less than 50 and/or special drill pattern requirements.
VENTING:
Available on request. Contact Tapco for recommendations.
USABLE CAPACITY:
Tapco recommends using 75% of gross,
(100%) capacity
SPACING:
A common spacing would be nominal projection plus 4",
however both closer and greater spacings may be used depending
upon the application.
INTERCHANGEABILITY:
Can be intermixed with existing metallic or
nonmetallic buckets. Some care should be taken that the leg does
not become too far out of balance. Bucket projection varies by
manufacturer and material. Check elevator for proper clearances.
Contact Tapco for recommendations.
INDUSTRIAL STYLE FOR HANDLING:
NONABRASIVE PRODUCTS.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
22
SIZES
STYLE AA
CAST
ALUMINUM
FEATURES:
LIGHT WEIGHT, CORROSION RESISTANT, HIGH TEMPERATURE RANGE, nonsparking.
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.
FDA STATUS:
Aluminum used meets FDA requirements.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AA aluminum buckets are ideal for use in
nonabrasive applications where a lightweight bucket is desirable.
LIMITATIONS:
Aluminum buckets should not be used with the
following: (1) Materials over 400°F/204°C. (2) Sharp edged
material
such as crushed glass or oyster shells. (3) Large dense materials
such as gravel and ores.
CAUTION:
Welding and cutting on elevator legs without taking proper
precautions is extremely dangerous and can cause a violent
explosion.
ALUMINUM