Bucket Elevators – KBE

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The Kongskilde KBE bucket elevators provide a reliable, gentle, and efficient solution for vertical conveying of grain and granular materials.

With capacities ranging from 20 to 120 tonnes per hour, these industrial bucket elevators are designed for durability and performance. The heavy-duty, galvanized construction ensures long-lasting use, even in tough environments. Thanks to their modular design, the KBE bucket elevators are easy to assemble, install, and customize to the required demand.

KBE Bucket Elevators for Vertical Conveying

The KBE grain elevator buckets offer energy-efficient, gentle vertical conveying for grain, seeds, and other granular materials. They can handle heights of up to 25 meters and convey capacities ranging from 20 to 120 tonnes per hour. These bucket elevators are ideal for agricultural and industrial applications where reliable, gentle, and energy-friendly vertical conveying is essential.

Benefits of KBE Bucket Elevators:

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with durable, galvanized materials to withstand harsh conditions.
• Weather-Resistant Design: Galvanized surfaces protect against weather-related damage, making them ideal for outdoor use.
• Modular Construction: Easy to assemble and extend, providing flexible solutions for most height requirements in narrow modular steps.
• Energy Efficient: Designed to minimize energy consumption while maintaining high performance.

Highlights

• High-Efficiency Bevel Gear Motor: Delivers powerful performance while requiring minimal space and a flexible layout design.
• Shuttered Inlet: Allows for precise material flow control.
• Belt Tightening Mechanism: Located at the elevator boot for optimal belt tension and easy adjustment.
• Cleaning Hatch: Easily accessible at the elevator boot for convenient cleanout during crop changes.
• Adaptable Inlet and Outlet Options: Multiple inlet and outlet adapters are available to fit various operational needs.

Accessories – Wide Range for Optimum Adaptation

• Back Running Stop: Prevents the belt from running backward, avoiding blockages.
• Speed Sensor: Monitors and controls belt speed, providing a warning when belt tightening is needed.
• Rain Covers: Protect the motor, sensor, and back running stop from harsh weather conditions.
• Dust Extraction Spigot: Enables connection to a vacuum system for efficient dust evacuation from the leg system.
• Oil-Resistant Belt: Suitable for conveying materials like rapeseed.
• Plastic Buckets: Ideal for handling sensitive crops, minimizing damage during conveyance.
• Self-Cleaning Spacers: Spacers are installed to prevent kernels from becoming lodged between the belt and buckets, minimizing the risk of contamination during crop changeovers.

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Technical data

Feature	KBE 20	KBE 40	KBE 60	KBE 80	KBE 100	KBE 120
Capacity t/h, density 0.75 t/m3	20	40	60	80	100	120
Buckets, pcs per m of belt	6	12	8	10.5	7.5	9
Belt width, mm	150	150	200	200	250	250
Material thickness elevator head, mm	3	3	3	3	4/3	4/3
Material thickness elevator boot, mm	3	3	3	3	4/3	4/3
Material thickness extensions, mm	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Recommended outlet, mm	160	200	200	250	300	300

Source: Kongskilde catalogue: KBE-Bucket-Elevators-Technical-Specifications-UK-03-06-2022. S. 1

Dimension	KBE 20/40	KBE 60/80	KBE 100/120
A	210	225	240
B	210	285	330
B1	299	366	421
C	40	40	40
D	40	50	60
E	225	275	309
F	187	215	246
G	250	282	313
H	see height table	see height table	see height table
I	840	979	1115
K	797	963	1088
L	767	933	1058
M	753	854	979
N	1060	1176	1316
P	275	347	442
Q	696	797	922
R	309	390	485
T1	254	305	384
T2	267	332	387
U1	207	222	237
U2	207	272	327
V	550	605	674
X	310	323	340
Y	327	392	459
D1	24	32	48
Z	983	1164	1339
Axle diameter	30 / 38	38 / 48	60

Source: Kongskilde catalogue: KBE-Bucket-Elevators-Technical-Specifications-UK-03-06-2022. S. 2

Lifting height	Total height KBE 20/40	Total height KBE 60/80	Total height KBE 100/120
10,00	11,64	11,94	12,20
11,00	12,64	12,94	13,20
12,50	14,14	14,44	14,70
13,50	15,14	15,44	15,70
15,00	16,64	16,94	17,20
17,50	19,14	19,44	19,70
20,00	21,64	21,94	22,20
21,00	22,64	22,94	23,20
22,00	23,64	23,94	24,20
23,00	24,64	24,94	25,20
24,00	25,64	25,94	26,20

Source: Kongskilde catalogue: KBE-Bucket-Elevators-Technical-Specifications-UK-03-06-2022. S. 2

Total length of extensions	KBE 20/40	KBE 60/80	KBE 100/120
10,0	1,5 / 3,0	4,0 / 5,5	7,5 / 9,2
11,0	1,5 / 3,0	5,5 / 7,5	7,5 / 9,2
12,5	1,5 / 4,0	5,5 / 7,5	7,5 / 9,2
13,5	2,2 / 4,0	5,5 / 7,5	9,2 / 11,0
15,0	2,2 / 4,0	5,5 / 7,5	9,2 / 11,0
17,5	2,2 / 4,0	7,5 / 7,5	9,2 / 11,0
20,0	2,2 / 4,0	5,5 / 9,2	11,0 / 15,0

Source: Kongskilde catalogue: KBE-Bucket-Elevators-Technical-Specifications-UK-03-06-2022. S. 3