A.I.S. Bucket Elevators are engineered for efficient, reliable vertical conveying of powders, granules, pellets, and bulk solids. Designed for high capacity in compact footprints, AIS bucket elevators move material upward gently and predictably—while maintaining dust control, product integrity, and safety compliance.
AIS bucket elevators are used across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, plastics, battery materials, agriculture, and mineral processing industries.
What Is a Bucket Elevator?
A bucket elevator transports bulk material vertically using buckets mounted to a belt or chain inside an enclosed casing. AIS designs bucket elevators to deliver:
• High-capacity vertical conveying
• Gentle handling of fragile materials
• Minimal footprint compared to inclined conveyors
• Dust-tight operation
• Reliable, continuous-duty performance
They are commonly used to transfer material between bag dump stations, bulk bag unloaders, bins, silos, mills, mixers, and packaging systems.
AIS Bucket Elevator Configurations
AIS engineers bucket elevators based on material characteristics, throughput, and sanitation requirements.
Available configurations include:
• Centrifugal discharge bucket elevators
• Continuous discharge bucket elevators
• Belt-driven or chain-driven designs
• Low-speed elevators for fragile materials
• Heavy-duty designs for abrasive or dense products
Each design is selected to balance capacity, product protection, and system longevity.
Easy-Clean & Sanitary Bucket Elevator Options
Cleaning vertical equipment is usually unpleasant. AIS makes it manageable.
AIS Easy-Clean bucket elevator options include:
• Tool-less access panels
• Quick-release inspection doors
• Removable or clean-in-place bucket designs
• Open-frame or sanitary casing construction
• Smooth internal surfaces with minimal ledges
These features reduce downtime, simplify inspection, and support fast product changeovers—especially critical in food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications.
Materials of Construction
AIS bucket elevators are available in configurations to match application demands:
• Carbon steel for industrial environments
• 304 / 316 / 316L stainless steel for sanitary service
• FDA-compliant buckets and belts
• Wear-resistant components for abrasive materials
• Corrosion-resistant finishes
Designs are tailored for indoor or outdoor installation.
Dust Control & Environmental Protection
Bucket elevators move a lot of material—and air. AIS keeps both under control.
Dust management options include:
• Fully enclosed, dust-tight casings
• Integrated vent connections
• Filter receivers or bin vent filters
• Central dust collection tie-ins
• Sealed inlet and discharge transitions
This protects operators, reduces housekeeping, and maintains product quality.
Integration with Bulk Handling Systems
AIS bucket elevators integrate seamlessly with:
• Bag dump stations
• Bulk bag unloaders and loaders
• Screw and auger conveyors
• Storage bins and silos
• Ingredient feeding systems
• Mixers, mills, and packaging lines
Transitions are engineered to prevent flooding, segregation, and spillage.
ATEX & NFPA Compliance for Hazardous Areas
For combustible dusts and classified environments, AIS bucket elevators can be designed in accordance with:
• ATEX Zones 20, 21, and 22
• NFPA standards including NFPA 652, 654, 61, 68, and 69
Available safety features include:
• Explosion-proof motors and electrical components
• Anti-static belts and buckets
• Grounding and bonding provisions
• Explosion venting or isolation interfaces
• Dust-tight, pressure-rated casings
These designs support safe vertical conveying without compromising performance.
Materials Commonly Handled
AIS bucket elevators are used to convey:
Food ingredients, grains, sugars, powders
Nutraceutical and supplement blends
Pharmaceutical powders and excipients
Chemical powders and pellets
Plastics resins and compounds
Battery and advanced energy materials
Minerals, pigments, and aggregates
If material needs to go up reliably, this is the solution.
Why AIS?
AIS bucket elevators are engineered as process-critical equipment, not generic vertical conveyors. By combining robust mechanical design with Easy-Clean options, dust-tight construction, and global safety compliance, AIS delivers elevators that run quietly, cleanly, and predictably.
When material moves up smoothly, everything downstream stays grounded.