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This section provides an overview for bucket elevators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 40 bucket elevator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bucket elevator companies as of December, 2024: 1.Frazier & Son, 2.Universal Industries Inc., 3.SWEET MANUFACTURING COMPANY..
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A bucket elevator is a device that lifts powders and other materials upward and discharges them into a silo or belt conveyor. A bucket conveyor that performs vertical conveyance is called a bucket elevator.
Liquids, such as water, can be pumped, but solids cannot be pumped. To transport solids, they are scooped up by buckets and carried upward like an elevator to be processed by a machine.
Bucket elevators are used to lift and transport solids vertically. They are used for loading raw materials into machines at factories and for loading ore at mines onto conveyor belts.
The materials to be transported range from grains such as rice and wheat to soybeans and livestock feed. The size, shape, and material of the bucket varies depending on the amount of material to be transported. The method of discharging the material after transport also varies depending on the material. When discharging, not all materials can be completely discharged, and some may remain in the bucket.
In a chain-type bucket elevator that uses a chain to lift the bucket, the bucket is attached to an attachment attached to the chain. Several buckets are attached to the chain, and the chain rotates up and down to lift the bucket.
The buckets are fed into the conveyor belt conveyor, which then scoops up the material and lifts it.
The bucket is made of metal, which is strong enough for transporting heavy ores, etc. In addition to metal, there are also nylon and polyethylene buckets, which can carry acidic materials that would corrode metal.
When carrying powder, there is a risk of dust explosion. The smaller the particle size of the powder, the more surface area it has, so reactions can occur at once. For example, iron powder will explode in the worst case, but even flour can cause a dust explosion under the wrong conditions. Dust explosion precautions should be taken when working with powders.
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Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. (MSG) is an Arlington, Texas-based manufacturer and supplier of power transmission products, material handlers, and industrial hand tools. Founded in 1951, the company primarily serves clients in the pulp and paper, petrochemical, automotive, and agriculture industries. The company produces various products including conveyors, sprockets, sheaves, bushings, and custom products for client companies like John Deere and General Electric. MSG has over thirty operating plants across the United States, with retail locations and storage facilities on three continents.
Frazier & Son, founded in 1930 and located in Conroe, TX, USA, is a manufacturer of conveyors used in food, ammunition, hardware, kit assemblies, and industrial industries. The conveyors are bucket elevator, incline, and packaging conveyors that can be integrated with hoppers, vibratory feeders, check weighers, and belt feeds. The company was involved in a case study in Madelaine Chocolate for a bucket elevator convey system. It is a Contract Packaging Association, PMMI, and National Confectioners Association member.
Sweet Manufacturing Company, founded in 1955 and headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, is a manufacturer of material handling equipment. The company produces bulk material handling, conveying, and processing equipment, including bucket elevators, belt and chain conveyors, heat processors, and support structures using galvanized steel with bolted assembly design for simplified installation. These tools are primarily deployed within the agricultural and industrial sectors and boast the capacity to process materials at rates of up to 72,000 bushels per hour (BPH). The company ships its products within and outside of America, and has also received an export achievement certificate from the U.S. department of commerce.
BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS, in Milford, IN, in the USA, was established in 1957, as a designer and manufacturer of systems and solutions for storing, conveying, preserving, producing, and processing grains, eggs, and pigs. The grain storage equipment includes holding bins, grain bin sweeps, drive-over conveyors, centrifugal fans, and gravity roof vents. Other examples include feed handling instruments, bin systems, hopper valve kits, ladder security doors, and conveying systems. The company also produces stables, buildings, and software for food processing.
TCI Manufacturing, located in Walnut, IL, in the USA, and formed in 2000, is a manufacturer of equipment used in mining, custom engineering, tooling, and high-frequency screens. The mining equipment includes conveyors, feed hoppers, portable screening plants, fine material washers, and horizontal shaft impactors. The custom engineering and fabrication instruments include complete plants, bucket elevators, and silos. It also provides high-frequency screens that are portable or stationary and with the capacity for dry, fine material separation.
FEECO International, Inc., founded in 1951, and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of custom equipment and process solutions. The company offers a wide range of products such as rotary dryers, rotary kilns, material handling equipment, and custom-designed process equipment which are designed to meet specific industrial needs including process optimization, moisture removal, thermal processing, among others. FEECO International also tackles complex projects from advanced thermal processing systems for metal recovery from waste to complete granulation facilities converting raw powders into marketable granular products.
Universal Industries Inc., since 1906 in Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA, has been a designer and manufacturer of equipment suitable for the bulk material handling sectors. The equipment includes bucket elevators, idler bed conveyors, continuous cup elevators, slider belt conveyors, and field loaders used in agricultural and industrial industries. The company provides manuals and specifications to clients such as Hidden Valley, Frito Lay, Pioneer Hi-Bred, ConAgra Foods, and Starbucks Coffee.
Grain Systems Inc. (GSI) is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation, was founded in 1972, is a manufacturing company that supports agriculture around the globe located in the US. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of steel farm bins, commercial storage grain bins and grain silos, providing farmers and processing facilities a single source for all of grain equipment needs, with the most extensive global manufacturing footprint and dealer network. Its large selection of material handling systems including grain bin sweeps, spreaders, chain loop systems, commercial bucket elevators, and catwalks, all work together to streamline customers' business.
CDM SYSTEMS INC., founded in 1983, is a manufacturer of custom conveying systems, drop forged chains, and material handling equipment in Elk River, MN. The equipment consists of bucket elevators, screw feeders, diverters, and conveyors such as moderate-duty drag, drag chains, and severe-duty drag. It also provides replacement chains, split rim idlers, drive sprockets, terminals, and retrofit conveyors. The company serves the bulk material handling minerals, pulp and paper, construction, and glass industries.
KWS Manufacturing Company Ltd., founded in 1972 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer of bulk material handling systems and processing equipment. The company's products include bins, chutes, conveyor equipment, and various conveyor systems, such as vertical screw conveyors, drag conveyors, and bucket elevators. KWS Manufacturing Company Ltd. also provides full custom design, engineering, and production of custom conveyor systems to meet specific requirements, as well as process improvement, troubleshooting, and plant survey services.
Ryson International Inc. is a company founded in 1995 and is based in Yorktown, Virginia as a manufacturer and supplier of vertical conveying systems. Their product portfolio includes a range of spiral/slat conveyors and bucket elevators. The spiral conveyors and bucket elevators are available in different models and configurations which is the special expertise of the company. The products are used in multiple industries including warehouse and logistics, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and more.
Rapat Corp., established in Hawley, MN, in 1975, is a manufacturer of material handling equipment, including structural steel trussed, structural steel channel, and enclosed frame belt conveyors. The company's product portfolio includes bucket elevators, corrugated sidewall belt conveyors, chain conveyors and building materials, catering to industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
States Engineering Inc. is a foundry equipment manufacturer and servicer in Fort Wayne, Indiana that has been in operation since the 1960s. The company’s products range from steel fabrications and electrical controllers to complete foundry systems and automated assembly lines for construction, automotive, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Further, they provide installation, water jet cutting, custom fabrication, and machining services. Their facility houses all departments onsite, design, engineering, servicing, and manufacturing. The company’s products and services are applied in the creation of home decor and industrial castings.
Honeyville Metal, established in Topeka, Indiana in 1951 is a manufacturer of commercial and agricultural galvanized bucket elevators, pit-type incline drag conveyors, and conveyor supports. Their product portfolio includes Bucket Elevators, Bucket Elevator Support Towers Drag Conveyors, Distributors, and Screw Conveyors. Their products are used throughout North America in industries including agriculture, construction. Food Processing, and Recycling and Waste Management. The company also provides dust collection services and organizes dust trade shows.
Bühler AG is a Swiss multinational food and beverage processing machinery and equipment manufacturer that was established in 1860 and is headquartered in Uzwil, Switzerland. The company produces a wide range of food and beverage processing machinery and equipment, including mills, dryers, and extruders. Its products, such as Winnower, Roller Mill, and Extrusion System, are used by a number of industries, as diverse as cereals, coffee, and chocolate industries. The company also provides a range of services, including process engineering, plant construction, and training.
Ocrim S.p.A., established in 1982 and headquartered in Cremona, Italy, is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of bins and plants for mixtures, grain conditioning, and finished products. The company's products include flour-blending machines, material handling systems, and automated grain processing lines. Its products are custom manufactured to meet the specific requests of each customer, which includes the complete construction and equipment fitting of turnkey plants. Its services include the installation of its equipment, maintenance programs, and the supply of spare parts.
Ottevanger Milling Engineers, founded in 1909 and headquartered in Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands, is a designer and manufacturer of equipment for the grain-processing and compound feed industries. The company's portfolio includes feed mills, premix and concentrate plants, and cereal processing lines. It also offers custom design, manufacturing, and installation of complete automated turnkey systems for various clients, including food processing plants, agricultural feed processing plants, and feed pellet processing plants. It has successfully completed projects for notable clients such as Vobra Special Petfoods, Gsellmann Mischfuttererzeugung GmbH, and I’Anson Brothers Ltd.
Jinan Taichang Transmission Machinery Co. Ltd., established in 2004, is a Chinese manufacturer based in Jinan, Shandong, specializing in wood pellet machinery. The company’s pellet machinery covers biomass, flat die, and ring die feed machines as well as pellet machines with reducers and special motors. It also manufactures various grinding, crushing, and drying equipment. The company further develops cooling and packing equipment, along with auxiliary equipment like bucket elevators, single-shaft and continuous mixers, and solid-liquid separators.
WAM Japan was established in 2005 and, based in Japan, is a manufacturer of power-handling equipment. The company produces products such as screw conveyor feeders, rotary valves, farming and biogas equipment, energy-related equipment, and mechanical conveyor. All its products are used in different applications, including wastewater treatment plants, livestock farming, sewage, renewable energy, and recycling sites. The laboratory has equipment and accessories to perform mixing, feeding, and metering tests with different materials. WAMGROUP’s Corporate R&D department supervises the test facility of the company.
DI MATTEO Förderanlagen GmbH & Co. KG is a German ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of industrial conveyor systems founded in 1994 and based in Beckum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company produces various mechanical as well as pneumatic conveyor systems, feeders, and mixers. It also offers project consultation, customization, and training services for customers requiring additional support. The company serves clients in the lime and cement processing, waste management, and glass manufacturing sectors.
Facet Engineering, established in 1989 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a manufacturer of conveyor systems and process engineering solutions. The company's products include steep-incline ‘pocket-type’ belt conveyors, industrial dust extraction systems, and bulk bag handling systems. Its products are primarily used in agriculture and within the agri-food sector. It also provides the design, supply, and installation of complete process plants. The company's services include electrical set-up, calibration and testing, and operator training.
G&AS S.r.l., founded in 1997, is an Italian manufacturer based in Limena, Padova, developing machines for the food industry. The company’s machinery caters to various applications, including the treatment of air, cereals, and flour-based products, as well as material handling via belt conveyors and bucket elevators. Furthermore, the company provides several types of extractors, such as fluid bed and vibrating models. Its portfolio also includes machines for grinding, milling, and sifting, like hammer mills and monosifters. The company serves various sectors, particularly the mills and pasta factories, providing custom machinery to meet customer requirements.
HENAN SRON SILO ENGINEERING Co. Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of silos and other equipment for bulk materials storage or transportation established in 2017 and based in Zhengzhou, Henan. Under the brand name SRON, the company produces silo systems for storing and transporting various materials including corn, wheat, and livestock feed. It also offers spiral folded silos, hopper bottom silos, and insulated silos for improving grain stability and quality. The company's products are mainly used by clients in the thermal power, agricultural, and mining industries.
Cavezzo, Modena, WAMGROUP Corporate, established in 1968, is an Italian manufacturer headquartered in Ponte Motta, specializing in bulk solid handling and processing equipment. WAMGROUP offers a range of products, including screw conveyors, mechanical conveyors, conveyor feeders, rotary feeders, and flow intercepting valves. They also provide equipment for jobsite operations, wastewater treatment, farming and biogas processes, as well as energy generation. These products find applications in various industries, such as aggregate reclaiming from truck mixers and concrete pumps in concrete plants, bulk solid conveying, loading and discharging operations, as well as level and pressure monitoring, utilizing the Silo Protection System (SPS).
UNITRAK CORPORATION LIMITED, established in 1967, is a manufacturer of custom solutions for powder and bulk materials based in Port Hope, ON, and Canada. The solutions include bucket elevators, sanitary belts, flexible screws, aeromechanical conveyors, and bulk handling equipment such as forklifts, hoists, towers, and bulk bag fillers. The equipment handles granules, pellets, submicron powders, explosives, and non-free-flowing materials. The company is a member of and partner of PMMI, Shapa, The Sulphur Institute, Pema, and Pac.
Henan Pingyuan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd., in Henan Province, China, has been a manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment used for conveying, screening, lifting, and feeding since 1961. The products include vibrating screens, belt conveyors, vibrating feeders, bucket elevators, and scraper conveyors used in mining, chemical, thermal power, coal, and metallurgy industries. The company has certifications such as ISO 9001, TUV, CE, BV, and TUV. It covers global markets in Brazil, the United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa, and Australia.
Henry Simon Milling, established in 1878 and headquartered in Cheshire, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of milling products and solutions for the grain processing industry. The company specializes in turnkey flour, semolina, and maize milling solutions. It offers state-of-the-art equipment and integrated systems. Its products include cleaning, milling, and packaging sections tailored for optimal performance. Its advanced sensor technology enhances operational efficiency by monitoring critical parameters, ensuring consistent performance and safety. The company also provides maintenance, repair, and spare parts services.
RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, founded in 1875 and headquartered in Aalen, Germany, is a manufacturer of chain systems and components. The company is ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001-certified, approved as an aviation company for Bundeswehr aviation devices, and stocks sling and lashing systems and conveyor technologies. As a certified military contractor for aircraft systems and equipment, the company provides lashing systems for transporting military equipment according to international standards.
Syntron Material Handling, established in 1880 and headquartered in Saltillo, USA, is a manufacturer of conveying and vibratory equipment solutions. The company is a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. and provides solutions for conveying, feeding, and elevating bulk products in mining, industrial processing, and food industries. Its products include link-belt conveyor idlers, bucket elevators, and engineered systems tailored to customer-specific needs. The company services include on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements by factory-trained technicians.
Apollo Group B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of material handling components and systems established in 1847 and headquartered in Coevorden, Modem. The company's product list includes vertical transport systems (VTS) with optional product twisters, as well as spiral or bucket conveyors, balers and debalers, and pallet handling systems. These are primarily used for material handling operations in warehouses and transport installations for goods sold in bulk. The company's products are commonly used in feed and biomass production, food and beverage packaging, chemical processing, and recycling operations.
PPM Technologies Holdings, LLC, founded in 1892, is a manufacturer and supplier of conveying, seasoning, frying, coating, and material handling equipment and is headquartered in Newberg, USA. The conveying equipment includes electromagnetic vibratory belts, horizontal motion conveyors, and mechanical conveyors, whereas the frying instruments are linear oil frying systems, rotatory snack fryers, and coating drums. The material handling products include tote dumpers, bucket elevators, ultra aligners, and disc graders used in food processing.
Thomas & Muller Systems, Ltd., founded in 1960, is a manufacturer of mechanical bulk materials handling and conveying equipment such as dewatering screw conveyors, single & double shafted pug mill mixers, cantilevered screws, bucket elevators, and multiple screw feeders using carbon steel, Inconel, Hastelloy, stainless, and AR steel. The equipment is used in alternate fuels, remediation, recycling, wastewater management, and process industries. The company in Red Hill, PA, offers services such as changing or improving equipment, improving the life of a system, repairing damaged and worn equipment, and engineering consulting services.
Pewag International GmbH is a manufacturer and distributor of chains and related products for the industrial sector originally established in Klagenfurt, Kärnten, Austria, in 1479. The company primarily produces standard chains for industrial applications such as hauling or forestry, snow chains for ensuring vehicle safety in icy conditions, and tire protection chains for protecting tires in rugged environments. It also offers lifting points for securing riggings and hoists in conjunction with its selection of chains. The company chiefly serves clients in the automotive and transportation sectors.
Cimbria A/S, established in 1947 and based in Thisted, Denmark, is a manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of seed processing machinery. The company produces other products for conveying, drying, storage, and seed processing and supplies to customers worldwide. Apart from this, the company designs agricultural machinery and abides by various quality and environmental standards such as ISO-45001, ISO-9001, ISPM 15, and EN 1090 while manufacturing the products. The company has production facilities in Denmark, Austria, Czech Republic and Italy.
Shanghai Kingrun Machinery Equipment Co. is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial machinery that was established in Shanghai, China, in 2014. The company offers industrial dryers for drying or dehydrating processes, pulverizers for crushing or milling materials into fine particles, and mixers for blending or homogenizing preset blends or ingredients. It also offers blister machines for forming or sealing, as well as packaging machines for filling and labeling various finished products. The company’s products are mainly used in the industrial manufacturing and packaging sectors. Its clients include businesses in the cosmetics, confectionery, and pet food industries.
Tiermax is a Toronto, Ontario-based company that serves as an equipment supplier for processing equipment and material handling systems in the sectors of food, chemical, plastic, environmental and mineral, and water treatment. The company offers different products specific to each sector, but standard products include feeding & dosing, bulk material handling, extrusion & compounding, and filling and bagging machines. The company partners with other manufacturing and design companies such as MF Techno for weighing, and wrapping bulk products, Köllemann for screw conveyors and related products, and NAKANIN for high-performance rotary piston pumps.
BEUMER GROUP, established in 1935 and based in Beckum, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of system solutions for conveying, loading, and distribution technology. The company's product range includes baggage handling systems, conveying technology, opencast mining systems, stockyard systems, and mineral processing. These products are instrumental for operations in industries like baggage handling, building materials, cement/AFR, and the chemical industry. The company's services include customer care, parts logistics, hotline support, and residential service.
MULMIX S.r.l., established in 1962 and headquartered in Padua, Italy, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in grain handling and cleaning machines. The company's product portfolio includes flat bottom silos, silos for animal feeds, and Cobra chain conveyors. These products are used in various industries, including agriculture, animal feed production, and flour milling and bakery. The company provides services including product installation, maintenance, and repair and the company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frazier & Son |
8.6%
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| 2 | Universal Industries Inc. |
6.3%
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| 3 | SWEET MANUFACTURING COMPANY. |
5.3%
|
| 4 | BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS |
5.0%
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| 5 | FEECO International, Inc. |
5.0%
|
| 6 | TCI Manufacturing |
4.8%
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| 7 | KWS Manufacturing Company Ltd |
4.5%
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| 8 | Honeyville Metal, Inc. |
4.1%
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| 9 | RAPAT Corporation |
4.1%
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| 10 | Gough Econ, Inc. |
3.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bucket elevator page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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15 | 45.5% |
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Italy
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4 | 12.1% |
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China
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4 | 12.1% |
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Japan
|
2 | 6.1% |
|
Canada
|
2 | 6.1% |
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Switzerland
|
1 | 3.0% |
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Netherlands
|
1 | 3.0% |
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Germany
|
1 | 3.0% |
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South Africa
|
1 | 3.0% |
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Austria
|
1 | 3.0% |
|
Denmark
|
1 | 3.0% |
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Dainichi Hanso co.,ltd.
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■Summary Conveyance device from above. An elevator that unloads powder and granular materials in continuous operation. ■Applications This is a dev...
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We handle many conveyor systems not only in Japan, but also overseas, including China, other Asian countries, the United States, Brazil, and Saudi ...
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･ Easy -to -clean feeder type ･ A small bucket supplies raw materials little by little.
Hokuetsu Co., Ltd.
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