Bucket conveyor systems are one of the many types of conveyor belt systems used to transport product from one place to another in factories. Buckets carry product from one place to another attached to each other on a belt. When the product gets to its final destination, the bucket tips and the product pours out. Then the conveyor carries the bucket down the backside of the line, returns to the start position and fills again.

Use industrial bucket conveyors in food, manufacturing or automotive processing plants to get the product where it needs to go. Examine the following when choosing an industrial bucket conveyor for your factory:

1. Buy new bucket conveyors from bucket conveyor suppliers.

2. Purchase refurbished bucket belt conveyors and save.

3. Prepare for less downtime by having bucket conveyor specialists repair your existing conveyor belt.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Select bucket conveyor distributors offering new equipment

Look at the new equipment and compare prices. Ask about special features you need in your conveyor system. Many companies will build a conveyor system to your specifications. Ask about warranty and service after the sale. Compare features and make the best selection for your business.

I recommend: Gough Econ Inc can move material three ways, horizontally, vertically and turning corners. When you need this flexibility, consider this option. Nerak Systems sells continuous bucket elevator conveyors for uses from delicate foods to sand and gravel.

Choose a used bucket conveyor system and save

Start up costs for conveyor systems can be very high so alternative solutions make sense. Used and refurbished equipment can do the job effectively, so look at these options. If you do purchase used or refurbished equipment, purchase a service plan along with it to keep your used equipment running like new.

I recommend: The Frain Group has over 400 machines in stock so they can fill your order fast. They also sell used equipment, which saves you money. Aaron Equipment Company sells used conveyor equipment, so check their current stock for prices and availability.

Find repair services to fix pendulum bucket conveyors

Conveyor systems have many parts that can wear out and cause a break down. Regular service helps reduce the stress of the continuous movement of the conveyor belt, so contact specialists to service your conveyor system and repair it when it does break down.

I recommend: Tidewater Conveyor repairs and services bucket conveyors. They build, maintain or repair your equipment. Call them if your factory is located in the Newport News, Virginia area. Steel Strategies Inc. rebuilds conveyors. Contact them by phone or email for price quotes.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When purchasing used bucket conveyors make sure there is a warranty or guarantee in place. Although used equipment is often sold 'as is,' since this is a big-ticket item, make sure it works properly before purchasing.