NE Series Bucket Elevator
The NE Series Bucket Elevator is a high-efficiency, heavy-duty vertical conveying system designed for continuous lifting of bulk materials in industries such as cement, mining, chemical, and power plants. Built with robust plate chains and reinforced buckets, it ensures high-capacity, low-maintenance, and long-lasting performance, making it ideal for abrasive, high-temperature, and large-lump materials.
- High Capacity
- Heavy-Duty Construction
- Wide Material Adaptability
- High-Temperature Resistance
- Low Maintenance
- Dust-Free Operation
- Customizable Options
Industry-Leading NE Bucket Elevator Manufacturer
As a premier NE series bucket elevator manufacturer, DARKO brings over a decade of vertical conveying expertise to global industries. Our ISO-certified lifting systems, exported to 30+ countries, provide reliable material handling solutions for cement, mining, grain, chemical, and construction applications – delivering high-capacity vertical transport with energy-efficient operation.
Reliable Material Transportation Solutions
Heavy-duty chain drive for high-temperature materials (up to 250°C).
Quiet belt operation with 15% lower energy consumption (best for lightweight materials).
High-lift chain design for vertical conveying up to 40m (ideal for cement/aggregates).
- Technical Specifications
- Key Features
- Applications & Suitable Materials
| Model | Capacity (m³/h) | Lifting Height (m) | Chain Speed (m/s) | Bucket Spacing (mm) | Motor Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE15 | 8–15 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 200 | 3–7.5 |
| NE30 | 15–30 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 250 | 5.5–11 |
| NE50 | 30–50 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 300 | 7.5–15 |
| NE100 | 50–100 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 350 | 15–30 |
| NE150 | 100–150 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 400 | 18.5–45 |
| NE200 | 150–200 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 450 | 22–55 |
| NE300 | 200–300 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 500 | 30–75 |
| NE400 | 300–400 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 550 | 37–90 |
| NE500 | 400–500 | ≤40 | 0.5–1.0 | 600 | 45–110 |
✔ High Capacity – Handles 8–500 m³/h, suitable for large-scale industrial applications.
✔ Heavy-Duty Construction – Forged alloy steel plate chains with ≥500 kN breaking strength, ensuring durability.
✔ Wide Material Adaptability – Handles powders, granules, and lumps (max. 100mm).
✔ High-Temperature Resistance – Operates up to 400°C, perfect for cement clinker, slag, and hot ash.
✔ Low Maintenance – Sealed bearings & automatic lubrication reduce wear and downtime.
✔ Dust-Free Operation – Fully enclosed design prevents material leakage and pollution.
✔ Customizable Options – Available in NE15, NE30, NE50, NE100, NE150, NE200, NE300, NE400, NE500 models.
Industries Served:
Cement Plants – Clinker, raw meal, gypsum
Mining & Metallurgy – Iron ore, copper ore, bauxite
Power Plants – Coal, fly ash, bottom ash
Chemical Industry – Fertilizers, PVC, plastic pellets
Food & Grain Processing – Wheat, corn, soybeans
Materials Handled:
✔ Powders – Cement, fly ash, lime
✔ Granules – Fertilizer, plastic pellets, grains
✔ Lump Materials – Coal, ore, slag (max. 100mm)
✔ High-Temperature Materials – Hot clinker (≤400°C)
Working Principle of NE Bucket Elevator
The NE plate-chain bucket elevator operates by having the moving components (chains and buckets) circulate around the upper drive sprocket and lower tail sprocket. When powered by the drive unit, the drive sprocket rotates, pulling the traction assembly (plate chains with attached buckets) in a continuous loop.
Loading Phase – Material is fed into individual buckets through the bottom inlet.
Lifting Phase – The loaded buckets ascend vertically within the enclosed casing.
Discharging Phase – At the top, material is ejected from buckets via combined gravity and centrifugal force through the discharge outlet.
Return Phase – Empty buckets descend back to the bottom to repeat the cycle.
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Why Choose NE Bucket Elevator Over Others?
| Feature | NE Bucket Elevator | TH Bucket Elevator | TD Belt Elevator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Capacity | 500 m³/h | 365 m³/h | 200 m³/h |
| Max. Temp. | 400°C | 250°C | 80°C |
| Traction Element | Plate Chain | Round Chain | Rubber Belt |
| Lump Size | ≤100mm | ≤200mm | ≤50mm |
| Maintenance | Low (sealed bearings) | Medium | High (belt wear) |
Lubricate chains every 500 hours, inspect bearings every 6 months.
Up to 40m (standard), but custom heights are available.
Yes, with special bucket designs (e.g., notched buckets).