Bucket Conveyor
Bucket Conveyor
Bucket Conveyor
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About SCAFCO:
SCAFCO Grain Systems is a market leader in the design and manufacturing
of grain storage and handling systems. We have earned a worldwide
reputation for superior system design capabilities, engineering, high-
quality materials, and craftsmanship.
Contact SCAFCO about your handling and storage needs for commodities
such as wheat, corn, soybeans, barley, pulses, rice, sunflowers, palm
kernels, and other free flowing products like polyethylene resin beads,
wood pellets, animal feed, and some minerals. Whether your storage
requirement is large or small, SCAFCO will provide the design and
manufacturing support services you need.
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SCAFCO Bucket Elevator Heads
Built Strong
Options
• 1/4” (6.40 mm) expanded metal-backed urethane head housing and hood liners
• Head and distributor service platforms
• Ladder and safety cage with rest platforms
• Belt alignment and speed monitors
• Bolt-on shovel pocket (field installed)
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SCAFCO Trunking and Ladders
Buckets Trunking
Buckets are Trunk sections are
constructed connected using
from a durable SCAFCO’s own
non-sparking unique splicing
polyethylene. design, with no
Optional welding required.
steel, nylon
or urethane
buckets are also
available.
Inspection Ladders
Sections Built to
Field installed OSHA safety
inspection standards,
sections can SCAFCO
be located in ladders are
four different sturdy and
configurations, feature
allowing for safety cages
easy access and designed
maintenance. to improve
climbing
safety.
Features:
• Galvanized 14 gauge (1.83 mm) steel construction with bolt together seams prevent
corrosion from moisture and dust accumulation
• Galvanized 12 gauge (2.59 mm) steel construction with bolt together seams prevent
corrosion from moisture and dust accumulation on higher capacity
(8,000 BPH/200 TPH) models and larger
• Maintenance friendly 5’ (1.52 m) inspection section with 4’ (1.22 m) removable
panels at both front and back
• Guy cable brackets are standard to provide stability and maintain trunk alignment
• Bolted trunking with continuous sealant along flanges and splices
• Ladders feature 16” (406 mm) clear width galvanized slip-resistant rungs
• Rest platforms are provided for ladders at every 30’ (9.14 m) vertical rise
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SCAFCO Elevator Boots
Elevator Boots
SCAFCO elevator boots are made of 11 gauge (3.00 mm) galvanized steel
with bolted, angled vertical stiffeners and feature belt-tension take-up
screws, utilizing corrosion-resistant ACME threaded rod. 7 (4.55 mm) gauge
is standard on higher capacity models.
Flange Bearing
Externally mounted flange
bearing provides material
separation to prevent material
contamination, lower operation
temperatures, and provide easy
access for maintenance and
service.
Options:
• 12 Gauge (2.63 mm) trunk construction • Flared boot hopper
• 10 Gauge (3.30 mm) trunk construction on higher capacity • Standard boot hopper
(8,000 BPH/200 TPH) models and larger • Down-leg boot inlet hopper
• 1/4” (6 mm) expanded, metal-back urethane head housing and hood liners • Urethane-lined head discharge transitions
• Head and distributor service platforms • Belt alignment and speed sensors
• Ladder and safety cage with rest platforms • Trunking pressure-relief vents
• Winged, self-cleaning boot pulley • Bolt-on shovel pocket (field installed)
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SCAFCO Chain Conveyors
Chain Conveyors
SCAFCO Conveyors offer many features to help maximize performance and reduce operating costs. Each conveyor features heavy-duty all-
bolted galvanized steel construction with easy access to all vital components. Standard sizes are 8”, 12”, 16”, and 21” (204 mm, 305 mm, 406
mm and 533 mm). Custom sizes are also available.
SCAFCO Conveyors have corrosion-resistant G-115 (350 grams/m2 zinc) galvanized coating, giving a durable long lasting quality finish.
Conveyor Motor
Conveyor motors are energy Overflow Sensor (optional)
efficient, with Class F
insulation and a 1.15 service SCAFCO’s unique self-cleaning
factor, and available in 50 or and resetting overflow sensor
60 Hz. Standard motors are is located on the outside of
made in North America. the conveyor head to prevent
false readings.
Troughs
Conveyor Head Troughs are made from
Conveyor heads feature heavy three-piece, flanged, factory-
gauge universal motor mount bolted sections and are
and bolted access, allowing for fixture-assembled for ease of
easy maintenance and removal installation.
of the shaft, sprocket, and
bearings. Each roller-chain is specifically
matched to each conveyor
application with a minimum
service factor of 8.
Features: Options:
• External mount flange bearings on all conveyors • Abrasion-resistant steel wear liners with recessed
• Heavy-duty, chain tension take-up system fasteners for removal or replacement
• Hardened steel sprockets (split hubs available) • Slack chain switch
• Minimum 8 gauge (3.80 mm) bearing mounts on all conveyors • Plugged head switch
• Shafts are turned, ground, and polished • Split sprockets
• All-bolted construction for ease of maintenance • Return cup flight attachments are available
• Standard roller chain or welded steel chain is used on high capacity conveyors
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SCAFCO SB8 Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SB8-2 200 5 120 251 1.3 7” 178 6” x 4” 160 x 120 13-1/2” 343
SB8-4 400 10 120 251 1.3 7” 178 6” x 4” 160 x 120 9” 228
SB8-6 600 15 120 251 1.3 7” 178 6” x 4” 160 x 120 6” 152
SB8-8 800 20 120 251 1.3 7” 178 6” x 4” 160 x 120 4-1/2” 114
T V Capacity BPH
Discharge 200 400 600 800 Reducer
Height
S Capacity MTPH Size
FT M 5 10 15 20
20 6.10 1 1 1 1
25 7.62 1 1 1 1
30 9.14 1 1 1 1
R
35 10.67 1 1 2 2
U
Q 40 12.19 1 1 2 2
N 45 13.72 1 1 2 2
50 15.24 1 1 2 2 TAØ
P
55 16.76 1 2 2 2
60 18.29 1 2 2 2
65 19.81 1 2 2 2
70 21.34 1 2 2 2
75 22.86 1 2 2 2
80 24.38 2 2 3 3
Based on Dodge TA Reducers Class II
Chart based on #2 dry shelled corn at 56lbs/bushel
B A
Dimensions
in mm
A 10 254
B 21 533
D 12-3/4 324
E 21-1/4 540
F 14-5/8 371
G 24-1/2 622
H 14-5/8 371
J 24-1/2 622
K 36 914
L 8-3/4 222
M 60 1524
N 8-1/8 206
P 11-7/8 302
Q 12 305
R 12 305
M
S 16-3/4 425
L
T 52 1321
U 17-1/2 445
V 30 762
K G
J F
H E D
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SCAFCO SB16 Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SB16-10 1000 25 60 251 1.3 10” 254 9” x 5” 228 x 127 9” 228
SB16-15 1500 38 90 377 1.9 10” 254 9” x 5” 228 x 127 9” 228
SB16-20 2000 50 80 335 1.7 10” 254 9” x 5” 228 x 127 6” 152
SB16-25 2500 63 100 419 2.1 10” 254 9” x 5” 228 x 127 6” 152
SB16-30 3000 76 90 377 1.9 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 6” 152
Dimensions
in mm
A 13 330
B 9 229
C 15 381
D 16-3/8 416
E 33-7/16 849
F 30 762
G 43 1092
H 16 406
J 29 737
K 48 1219
L 14-3/4 375
M 60 1524
N 8 203
P 18 457
Q 12 305
R 17 432
S 22-3/8 568
T 73 1854
U 20-3/8 518
V 34-7/8 886
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SCAFCO SB24 Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SB24-20 2000 54.4 60 377 1.9 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 8” 203
SB24-25 2500 68.0 65 408 2.1 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 8” 203
SB24-30 3000 81.6 78 490 2.5 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 8” 203
SB24-35 3500 95.3 68 427 2.2 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 6” 152
SB24-40 4000 108.9 78 490 2.5 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 6” 152
Dimensions Dimensions
in mm in mm
A 13 330 L 14-3/4 375
B 9 228 M 60 1524
C 23 380 N 10 254
D 16-3/8 416 P 22 559
E 41-7/16 1053 Q 12 305
F 30 762 R 22 559
G 43 1092 S 29 737
H 16 406 T 85 2159
J 29 737 U 20 3/8 518
K 48 1219 V 33 838
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SCAFCO SB30 Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SB30-30 3000 76 55 432 2.2 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 7” 178
SB30-35 3500 88 63 495 2.5 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 7” 178
SB30-40 4000 101 72 565 2.9 10” 254 9” x 6” 228 x 152 7” 178
SB30-45 4500 114 58 456 2.3 13” 330 12” x 7” 304 x 178 9” 228
SB30-50 5000 127 63 495 2.5 13” 330 12” x 7” 304 x 178 9” 228
Dimensions Dimensions
in mm in mm
A 16 406 L 15-3/4 400
B 12 305 M 60 1524
C 28 711 N 16 406
D 20 508 P 28 711
E 52-7/16 1332 R 31-1/2 800
F 36 914 S 38 965
G 51-1/4 1302 T 114 2896
H 20 508 U 31-3/4 806
J 35-1/4 895 V 44-1/2 1130
K 54 1372
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SCAFCO SB36 Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SB36-40 4000 101 50 471 2.4 13” 330 12” X 6” 305 x 152 8” 204
SB36-50 5000 127 64 603 3.1 13” 330 12” X 6” 305 x 152 8” 204
SB36-60 6000 152 75 707 3.6 13” 330 12” X 6” 305 x 152 8” 204
SB36-70 7000 177 75 707 3.6 13” 330 12” X 7” 305 x 178 9” 228
E
D H 25-1/8 638 T 120 3048
J 41-1/8 1045 U 32 813
K 60 1524 V 46 1168
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SCAFCO SSB36 Supreme Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SSB36-80 8000 203 59 556 2.8 13” 330 12” X 8” 304 x 204 9” 228
SSB36-90 9000 228 65 612 3 13” 330 12” X 8” 304 x 204 9” 228
Dimensions Dimensions
in mm in mm
A 16 406 L 16-1/8 410
K G
B 14 356 M 60 1524
J F C 32 813 N 16 406
H D 20-1/8 511 P 26-7/8 683
E 60 1524 Q 35-1/2 902
D
F 41 1041 R 42-1/4 1073
E G 57 1448 S 77-3/4 1975
H 25-1/8 638 T 120 3048
J 41-1/8 1045 U 32 813
K 60 1524 V 49 1245
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SCAFCO SSB48 Supreme Bucket Elevators
Specifications
Cup
Pulley and Belt Speed Belt Size
Capacity* BPH MTPH Size Spacing
RPM ft/min m/sec in mm in mm in mm
SSB48-100 10000 254 60 754 3.8 13” 330 12” X 8” 305 x 204 10” 254
SSB48-120 12000 304 52 653 3.3 17” 431 16” X 8” 305 x 204 10” 254
SSB48-150 15000 381 60 754 3.8 17” 431 16” X 8” 305 x 204 9” 228
SSB48-200 20000 508 60 754 3.8 27” 686 2(12” X 8”)2 2(305 x 204)2 10” 254
M Dimensions Dimensions
L
in mm in mm
A 20 508 L 17-3/4 451
B 13-5/8 346 M 60 1524
C 46 1168 N 20 508
D 20-3/4 527 P 32 813
K G E 74-3/8 1889 Q 43-1/2 1105
J F F 48 1219 R 54-1/4 1378
H G 64-1/2 1638 S 97-3/4 2483
H 22 559 T 139-3/8 3540
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SCAFCO SD810 Chain Conveyors
Specifications
Capacity Speed Chain Rating Max Pull Sprocket Material Depth Fill
BPH MTPH FPM m/s Lbs kN Lbs kN RPM lb/ft kg/m in mm %
500 12 31 0.157 24000 106.76 1802 8.02 14.25 14.90 22.17 5.96 151 60
1000 25 63 0.320 24000 106.76 1802 8.02 21.50 14.90 22.17 5.96 151 60
1500 38 94 0.478 24000 106.76 1802 8.02 28.50 14.90 22.17 5.96 151 60
• Width - 8” (204 mm) • Number of sprocket teeth - 7 Dimensions
• Height - 10” (254 mm) • Chain service factor is 8 or greater Size A B C D E Fø G SQ H J K
• Max length - 250’ (76.2 m) • Capacities based on clean #2 dry shelled
in 8 10 12 13 25 8 8 12 6 30
• Chain standard - roller 81x corn weighing 56 lbs/bushel
mm 203 254 304 330 635 203 203 304 152 762
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SCAFCO SD814 Chain Conveyors
Specifications
Capacity Speed Chain Rating Max Pull Sprocket Material Depth Fill
BPH MTPH FPM m/s Lbs kN Lbs kN RPM lb/ft kg/m in mm %
1000 25 37 0.188 3945 17.55 3000 13.34 14.25 26.90 40.03 10.04 255 72
1500 38 53 0.269 3728 16.58 2984 13.27 21.50 26.70 39.73 9.98 253 71
2000 50 74 0.376 3648 16.23 3000 13.34 28.50 26.90 40.03 10.04 255 72
2500 63 94 0.478 3393 15.09 2972 13.22 36.00 26.60 39.59 9.94 252 71
3000 76 112 0.569 3231 14.37 2984 13.27 43.00 26.70 39.73 9.98 253 71
4000 101 149 0.757 3057 13.60 3000 13.34 57.00 26.90 40.03 10.04 255 72
• Width - 8” (204 mm) • Number of sprocket teeth - 12 Dimensions
• Height - 14” (355 mm) • Chain service factor is 8 or greater Size A B C D E Fø G SQ H J K
• Max length - 250’ (76.2 m) • Capacities based on clean #2 dry shelled
in 8 14 12 16 30 10 10 12 6 30
• Chain standard - roller 81x corn weighing 56 lbs/bushel
mm 203 355 304 406 762 254 254 304 152 762
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SCAFCO SD1214 Chain Conveyors
Specifications
Capacity Speed Chain Rating Max Pull Sprocket Material Depth Fill
BPH MTPH FPM m/s Lbs kN Lbs kN RPM lb/ft kg/m in mm %
5000 127 133 0.676 42000 186.83 3253 14.47 51.00 37.50 55.81 9.35 237 67
5500 139 146 0.742 42000 186.83 3259 14.50 56.00 37.60 55.95 9.37 238 67
6000 152 159 0.808 42000 186.83 3263 14.51 61.00 37.70 56.10 9.38 238 67
6500 165 172 0.874 42000 186.83 3267 14.53 66.00 37.70 56.10 9.40 238 67
7000 177 185 0.940 42000 186.83 3270 14.55 71.00 37.80 56.25 9.41 239 67
8000 203 211 1.072 42000 186.83 3275 14.57 81.00 37.80 56.25 9.42 239 67
• Width - 12” (305 mm) • Number of sprocket teeth - 12 Dimensions
• Height - 14” (355 mm) • Chain service factor is 8 or greater Size A B C D E Fø G SQ H J K
• Max length - 200’ (60.96 m) • Capacities based on clean #2 dry shelled
in 12 14 16 16 30 14 12 12 6 30
• Chain (to 150’) - roller 81X corn weighing 56 lbs/bushel
mm 305 355 406 406 762 355 304 305 152 762
Chain (over 150’) - roller 81H
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SCAFCO SD1218 Chain Conveyors
Specifications
Capacity Speed Chain Rating Max Pull Sprocket Material Depth Fill
BPH MTPH FPM m/s Lbs kN Lbs kN RPM lb/ft kg/m in mm %
8000 203 159 0.808 42000 186.83 5091 22.65 42.50 58.30 86.80 12.50 318 70
8500 216 166 0.843 42000 186.83 5104 22.70 44.50 59.50 88.60 12.75 324 71
9000 229 179 0.909 42000 186.83 4990 22.20 48.00 58.30 86.80 12.50 318 70
9500 242 188 0.955 42000 186.83 5100 22.69 50.50 58.30 86.80 12.50 318 70
10000 254 195 0.99 42000 186.83 5050 22.46 52.50 59.50 88.60 12.75 324 71
• Width - 12” (304 mm) • Number of sprocket teeth - 17 Dimensions
• Height - 18” (457 mm) • Chain service factor is 8 or greater Size A B C D E Fø G SQ H J K
• Max length - 175’ (53.34 m) • Capacities based on clean #2 dry shelled
in 12 18 16 24 36 16 16 12 6 30
• Chain (to 120’) - roller 81X corn weighing 56 lbs/bushel
mm 304 457 406 609 914 406 406 305 152 762
Chain (over 120’) - roller 81H
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SCAFCO SD1618 Chain Conveyors
Specifications
Capacity Speed Chain Rating Max Pull Sprocket Material Depth Fill
BPH MTPH FPM m/s Lbs kN Lbs kN RPM lb/ft kg/m in mm %
10000 254 148 0.752 42000 186.83 5091 22.65 40.0 67.60 100.60 12.63 320 70
10500 266 155 0.787 42000 186.83 5104 22.70 41.75 67.80 100.90 12.66 321 70
11000 279 162 0.823 42000 186.83 4990 22.20 43.5 67.90 101.05 12.69 322 71
11500 292 169 0.859 42000 186.83 5100 22.69 45.5 68.10 101.34 12.72 323 71
12000 304 177 0.899 42000 186.83 5050 22.46 47.75 67.90 101.05 12.69 322 70
• Width - 16” (406 mm) • Number of sprocket teeth - 17 Dimensions
• Height - 18” (457 mm) • Chain service factor is 8 or greater Size A B C D E Fø G SQ H J K
• Max Length - 175’ (53.34 m) • Capacities based on clean #2 dry shelled in 16 18 20 19 36 16 16 12 6 30
• Chain (to 150’) - roller 81X corn weighing 56 lbs/bushel
mm 406 457 508 483 914 406 406 305 152 762
Chain (over 150’) - roller 81H
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SCAFCO SD2124 Chain Conveyors
Specifications
Capacity Speed Chain Rating Max Pull Sprocket Material Depth Fill
BPH MTPH FPM m/s Lbs kN Lbs kN RPM lb/ft kg/m in mm %
15000 381 119 0.605 85500 380.32 10098 44.92 22.00 126.10 187.66 17.96 456 75
16000 406 127 0.645 85500 380.32 10086 44.86 23.50 126.00 187.51 17.93 455 75
17000 431 135 0.686 85500 380.32 10075 44.82 25.00 125.80 187.21 17.91 454 75
18000 457 143 0.726 85500 380.32 10065 44.77 26.50 125.70 187.06 17.89 454 75
19000 482 151 0.767 85500 380.32 10056 44.73 28.00 125.50 186.76 17.87 453 74
20000 508 159 0.808 85500 380.32 10048 44.70 29.50 125.40 186.62 17.86 454 74
• Width - 21” (533 mm) • Number of sprocket teeth - 16 Dimensions
• Height - 24” (610 mm) • Chain service factor is 8 or greater Size A B C D E Fø G SQ H J K
• Max length - 175’ (53.34 m) • Capacities based on clean #2 dry shelled
in 21 24 25 26 46 20 20 12 6 43
• Chain standard - WR124HD corn weighing 56 lbs/bushel
mm 533 609 635 660 1168 508 508 305 152 1092
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Other Quality SCAFCO Products
Aeration Systems
• Install in new or existing storage facilities
• Rigid corrugated perforated aeration ducts made from heavy gauge galvanized steel
• 46 models of centrifugal and axial fans are available
• 50 and 60 Hz frequency available
• Flush floor aeration, perforated plank floor, double H-pattern systems, and commercial
quad ‘F’ are available on bins/silos
• Rigid perforated and corrugated galvanized steel pipe for hopper bottom bins/silos
For additional information on these or other SCAFCO products please visit www.SCAFCO.com/grain
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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