The Bucket Elevator Leg Manual: Print + Digital Access

Bucket Elevator Leg Manual

Keep your bucket elevator operating safely and efficiently with the Bucket Elevator Leg Manual a comprehensive guide written from decades of real-world grain handling experience.

Inside, you’ll find clear instructions for installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Whether you’re preventing breakdowns, making repairs, or training new operators, this manual is your go-to reference for keeping equipment in top condition and minimizing costly downtime.

Available Formats:

• Print + Digital Access – Get a physical copy for your shop or office, plus online access for use on your phone, tablet, or computer.

• Digital Only – Instant access to the full manual online.

Digital Access:
Once purchased, you will receive a link to view the manual online. You can also access it anytime by visiting:
https://expressfgp.com/pages/the-bucket-elevator-leg-manual-digital-access

Why You’ll Want This Manual:

• Extend the life of your bucket elevator

• Reduce downtime and repair costs

SUBJECTS INCLUDE

1.       INTRODUCTION

2.       INDEX

3.       LEG DATA SHEET

4.       LEG COMPONENTS AND LEG TYPES (DRAWING)

5.       INSTALLING OR SHORTENING BELT PROCEDURE

6.       BELT INSTALLATION (DRAWING)

7.       SPLICING LEG BELTS

8.       BELT SPLICING DRAWING AND SPLICING PICTURES

9.       Belt tension and take-up tension requirements

10.    BELT TRACKING AND TAKE-UP TYPES (DRAWING)   

11.    BELT TENSION ADJUSTING AND MEASURING

12.    TENSIONER

13.    LOADED OR PLUGGED LEG RESTARTING PROCEDURE  (CUPS FULL)

14.    UNPLUGGING BUCKET ELEVATOR  PROCEDURE WITH DRAWINGS

15.   FEEDING THE LEG BOOT UPSIDE ---WITH INLETS AT PROPER HEIGHT WITH TAKE-UP UP AND DOWN SETTING

16.   FEEDING THE LEG BOOT UPSIDE --- WITH INLET HOPPER TO LOW WITH TAKE-UPS UP AND DOWN POSITION-------- SEE PICTURES PAGE 19-20

17. FEEDING THE LEG BOOT DOWNSIDE---WITH DOWN INLET HOPPER AT PROPER HEIGHT AND WITH UP INLET TO LOW --- WITH TAKE-UPS UP AND DOWN POSITION

18.   FEEDING THE LEG BOOT DOWNSIDE—WITH INLETS TO LOW WITH TAKE-UPS UP AND DOWN POSITION

19. BOOT FILLING DOWNSIDE WITH INLETS TO LOW  REQUIRING COMPLETE LEG REMOVAL  

20.    IMPROPER LEG FILLING INSTALLATIONS   

21.    BOOT FILLING EXAMPLES (PRIMARY CONCRETE ELV.)                             

22.    NARROWED INLET HOPPERS ---FILLING ANGLES—PIT WALL TO CUP EDGE SPACING

23.    INLET TRANSITION DESIGN GUIDELINES

24.    FEEDING FROM DRAG CONVEYORS (IMPROPER)

25.    BELT CONVEYOR FEEDING LEGS (PROPERLY)

26.    BELT FEEDING LEG OR CONVEYOR PROPERLY

27.    BELT CONVEYOR FEEDING LEG 0R CONVEYOR

28.    HEAD DISCHARGE WITH AND WITHOUT SHROUD (DRAWING)

29.    HEAD DISCHARGE WITH LOW PROFILE HEAD BONNET

30.    HEAD BONNET REQUIRED CLERANCE AND REQUIRED THROAT ANGLES

31.   HEAD DISCHARGE AT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM BELT SPEEDS WITH LOW PROFILE HEAD BONNET

32.  HEAD DISCHARGE WITH POOR FLOWING AND FRAGILE  PRODUCTS                                                                                                                 

33.    THROAT PLATE HEIGHT DAMAGES EDIBLE BEANS

34.    THROAT PLATE EXAMPLES

35.    PULLEYS  

36.    LAGGING

37.    BELT ALIGNMENT EXAMPLES

38.    INSTALLING PULLEY LAGGING  

39.    CUPS  (BUCKETS)

40.    LEG BELTS

41.    AIR FLOW EFFECT ON LEG PERFORMANCE

42.    AIR REMOVAL EXAMPLES AND EXPLOSIONS

43.    EXPLOSION PANNELS (VENTS)

44.    MONITORING BUCKET ELEVATOR SYSTEMS AND MAGNETS

45.    BEARING TYPES AND RETENTION METHODS

46.    ALIGNMENT OF SHAFT MOUNTED, V-BELT, CHAIN, AND CODDED BELT  DRIVES

47.    ALIGNMENT OF DRIVES WITH EXTENDED SHAFTS

48.    INLINE DRIVES AND HEAD SHAFT RPM CALCULATIONS AND BELT SPEED CALCULATIONS

49.    COUPLING ALIGNMENT

50.    CHAIN LEGS