What is the price of a bucket elevator?

Wednesday May-28 2025  17:29:29

As a common equipment for vertical transportation of bulk materials, the price of a bucket elevator ranges from US$788 to US$8,890, depending on the specifications, materials, lifting height, processing capacity and transmission type of the equipment. The lifting height of a bucket elevator is between 5 meters and 30 meters, and the processing capacity is from a few tons to hundreds of tons per hour, and the price difference is significant. Common types of bucket elevators include plate chain bucket elevators, ring chain bucket elevators, belt bucket elevators and Z-type bucket elevators. Different types of design and manufacturing processes are also directly related to their market prices. When choosing, users need to make comprehensive considerations based on the actual material characteristics, on-site working conditions and budget.

What is the difference in the price of bucket elevators?

The output of a plate chain bucket elevator can generally reach 100-800 tons per hour, and its price range is usually between US$788 and US$4,498, depending on the model and configuration. The common output range of chain bucket elevators is 50-500 tons per hour, and its price range is mostly between $900 and $3040, with smaller models having lower prices. The output of belt bucket elevators ranges from tens of tons per hour to thousands of tons or even 1,400 tons per hour, with a price range of $1,680 to $5,000 or even higher, with higher prices for high-end large equipment. The output of Z-type bucket elevators is generally 10-100 tons per hour, depending on the bucket capacity and running speed. The price range is usually between $3,600 and $6,000, and the price will fluctuate if the degree of customization is high.
 

Specification	Lifting height	Delivery volume	Material particle size	Bucket distance	Motor Power	Price
	(m)	(m³/h)	(mm)	(mm)	(kW)	(dollar)
TH160	25	7-12	15-20	400	3-4	From $788
TH200	28	8-15	20-30	500	3-5.5	From $1276
TH250	30	10-25	25-35	500	4-7.5	From $1720
TH300	30	25-35	30-40	500	5.5-11	From $2290
TH315	40	30-40	35-45	512	5.5-15	From $3580
TH400	40	45-60	40-55	512	10-22	From $5160
TH500	40	65-80	50-60	512	15-30	From $6880
TH630	40	100-120	60-65	688	18.5-37	From $7600
TH800	40	130-150	65-75	920	22-45	From $8890

What are the factors that affect the price of bucket elevators?

There are many factors that affect the price of bucket elevators, which can be mainly summarized as material, size and capacity, and customized products.
 
Common materials for bucket elevators include carbon steel and stainless steel, and the choice of material has a significant impact on the price. Carbon steel has a lower cost and is suitable for lifting general materials such as grain, coal, and cement. The surface can be treated by spray painting, galvanizing, etc. to enhance corrosion resistance. Stainless steel has a higher cost, but has excellent corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and hygiene. The prices of specific models such as SUS304 and SUS316L also vary. For extremely corrosive or abrasive materials, more special alloy materials may be required, which will be more expensive. Lifting height is one of the most important factors affecting the price of bucket elevators. The higher the lifting height, the higher the requirements for chain/belt length, housing height, and drive power, which will significantly increase costs. The processing capacity (output) refers to the amount of material lifted per unit time. The larger the processing capacity, the larger the bucket capacity, the wider the belt/chain, the more powerful the drive device (such as motor, reducer), and the more solid the body structure are, which are directly related to the cost. The size and number of buckets are closely related to the processing capacity. Larger buckets and more buckets mean more material consumption and more complex manufacturing processes. If the customer's needs do not match the standard model, non-standard size and design are required, which will increase the design fee, mold fee and production cost. For special environmental requirements such as explosion-proof, dustproof, and waterproof, special protection requirements need to be added, such as explosion-proof motors, seals, special sensors, etc., which will increase the cost. Additional configurations and accessories will also affect the price. For example, detection and control systems such as liquid level sensors, speed sensors, blocking alarms, and deviation switches will increase the cost; safety devices include anti-reversal devices, safety doors, maintenance platforms, ladders, etc.; cleaning devices are used to prevent material residue or adhesion; for special safety requirements, explosion-proof and anti-static designs may be required; for high-temperature or low-temperature materials, temperature control (such as insulation or cooling systems) may be required; in addition to basic anti-rust paint, surface treatment methods such as hot-dip galvanizing, plastic spraying, electroplating, etc. can also be selected, which will affect the final price. When selecting a bucket elevator, users should conduct preliminary screening based on their own material characteristics, processing capacity, and lifting height. If the existing model cannot meet specific working conditions, you can communicate with our manufacturer for a customized solution. In addition, our factory's pre-sales and after-sales service system is sound, including equipment selection, quotation, installation guidance, daily maintenance support and spare parts supply, which directly affect the stability of the equipment's later operation. Taking these factors into consideration, we can help users choose a bucket elevator that meets their actual needs.