S Type Elevator Bucket Overview

S type elevator bucket is designed for efficient conveying of grain, feed, seed, fertilizer, and other light bulk materials in bucket elevator systems. It provides stable lifting performance and smooth discharge, making it suitable for continuous operation in agricultural and industrial material handling applications.

Compared with other bucket types, S elevator bucket is less commonly used but still plays an important role in specific conveying conditions where stable material flow and moderate capacity are required.

Standard models are available, with material options to suit different working conditions.

Available Sizes and Custom Options

S elevator bucket is a less commonly used bucket type in bucket elevator systems. Although a full range of model sizes is listed in the table below, only three sizes are currently available with existing molds: S14×8, S16×8, and S18×8.

For other sizes, new molds can be developed based on sufficient order quantity. In some cases, this type of bucket can also be modified from D type buckets if needed.

For projects with special requirements, custom sizes and specifications can be developed based on order quantity, drawings, or samples. This helps ensure proper fit with your elevator belt or chain system and maintains stable conveying performance.

Applications of S Elevator Bucket

S type elevator buckets are widely used in various bulk material handling systems, including:

  • Grain handling systems
  • Feed processing plants
  • Seed conveying systems
  • Cement and fertilizer industries
  • Bulk material conveying systems

These buckets are suitable for free-flowing materials that require reliable vertical conveying with consistent discharge.

Product Features

The S elevator bucket is designed with a practical structure that supports stable material pickup and discharge. It is suitable for daily industrial use where reliability and ease of replacement are important.

Key features include:

  • Stable conveying performance
  • Smooth material discharge
  • Multiple size options
  • Easy installation and replacement
  • Suitable for continuous operation

Material Options

S elevator buckets can be supplied in different materials depending on the working environment and material characteristics, including:

  • HDPE – lightweight, cost-effective, suitable for general applications
  • Nylon – higher strength and wear resistance
  • PU (Polyurethane) – excellent impact resistance and longer service life

Different materials can be selected based on working conditions such as abrasion, temperature, and impact requirements.

Use advice:

  • Suitable for gravity discharge and mixed discharge
  • A, B, and C sizes are shown in the below table for HDPE material bucket size. Nylon and PU bucket sizes will increase by about 2%
  • Recommend using “(Z-Y)+5% as the usable capacity for engineering design

Technical Drawing

 

s bucket drawing

Specifications

Model Bucket Dimension(mm) Mounting   Holes(mm) Capacity(L)
Length
A		 Proj.
B		 Depth
C		 From   Top
D		 Hole   Centres
E		 No.   of
Holes		 Hole
diameter		 Usable   Level
(Z-Y)+10%		 Water   Level
(Z-Y)
S5X4 133 114 82.3 28.575 80.96 2 7 0.65 0.59
S6X4 159 114 89 28.575 111.13 2 7 0.80 0.72
S7X4 184 114 89 28.575 66.69 3 7 0.93 0.84
S6X5 162 143 102 41.275 111.12 2 7 1.21 1.10
S7X5 187 143 102 41.275 66.68 3 7 1.44 1.31
S8X5 213 143 102 41.275 77.79 3 7 1.86 1.69
S9X5 238 143 102 41.275 88.9 3 7 1.94 1.76
S10X5 260 143 114 41.275 101.6 3 7 2.19 1.99
S11X5 286 143 114 41.275 79.38 4 7 2.54 2.31
S12X5 311 143 114 41.275 85.73 4 7 2.88 2.62
S8X6 213 168 127 41.275 77.79 3 7 2.45 2.22
S9X6 238 168 127 41.275 88.9 3 7 2.71 2.46
S10X6 264 168 127 41.275 101.6 3 7 3.08 2.80
S11X6 289 168 127 41.275 76.2 4 7 3.34 3.04
S12X6 314 168 127 41.275 85.73 4 7 3.61 3.29
S13X6 340 168 127 41.275 92.08 4 7 3.98 3.62
S10X7 267 197 152 47.625 101.6 3 9 4.35 3.95
S11X7 292 197 152 47.625 76.2 4 9 4.86 4.42
S12X7 318 197 152 47.625 85.73 4 9 5.28 4.80
S13X7 343 197 152 47.625 92.08 4 9 6.21 5.64
S14X7 368 197 152 47.625 76.2 5 9 6.43 5.84
S15X7 394 197 152 47.625 82.55 5 9 6.85 6.22
S16X7 419 197 152 47.625 88.9 5 9 7.33 6.66
S10X8 267 222 152 50.8 104.78 3 9 5.93 5.39
S11X8 292 222 172 50.8 79.38 4 9 6.46 5.87
S12X8 318 222 172 50.8 85.73 4 9 7.05 6.41
S14X8 365 223 173 50.8 76.2 5 9 8.39 7.63
S15X8 394 222 172 50.8 82.55 5 9 9.22 8.39
S16X8 416 225 172 50.8 89 5 9 9.80 8.91
S18X8 470 223 170 50.8 79.38 6 9 11.01 10.01

Note: Fitting holes and hole diameter can be customised.

 

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S Type vs Other Elevator Buckets

Compared with other bucket types, we offer a complete range of elevator buckets for different capacity requirements and system standards. We offer both inch size and metric size bucket types to match different system standards:

  • D type – deep bottom bucket in inch size, recommended for high-capacity conveying and heavy-duty applications
  • S type – shallow bottom bucket in inch size, suitable for light bulk materials and stable, gentle conveying
  • DS type – deep bottom bucket in metric size, suitable for high-capacity conveying in metric system installations
  • M type – medium-capacity bucket in metric size, ideal for balanced conveying where both capacity and discharge control are required
  • DQ type – shallow bottom bucket in metric size, suitable for lower capacity and more controlled discharge applications

This range allows customers to select the most suitable bucket type based on capacity, material characteristics, and system standards.

How to Choose the Right S Elevator Bucket

To select the correct S elevator bucket, customers usually need to confirm the following:

  • Required bucket size
  • Mounting hole distance and configuration
  • Type of belt or chain system
  • Bulk material characteristics
  • Working conditions and wear requirements

If you are replacing existing buckets, providing drawings, photos, or key dimensions will help us recommend the most suitable option more efficiently.

This is a shallow bucket design. For applications requiring higher capacity, our D type elevator bucket (deep type) is also available.

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DQ Steel vs Plastic Shallow Bottom Elevator Buckets

(DQ & S Type Comparison)

Feature DQ Steel Bucket (Shallow Bottom) S Plastic Bucket (Metric) DQ Plastic Bucket (Inch Size)
Material Carbon steel / Stainless steel HDPE / Nylon / PU HDPE / Nylon / PU
Manufacturing Method One-piece stamping (deep drawing) Injection molded Injection molded
Structure Seamless, high strength Lightweight, integrated Lightweight, integrated
Weight Heavy Light Light
Strength Very high, suitable for heavy-duty use Moderate Moderate
Wear Resistance Excellent for abrasive materials Good Good
Corrosion Resistance Lower (needs coating or SS) Excellent (non-corrosive) Excellent (non-corrosive)
Capacity Design Shallow bottom, fast discharge Optimized for clean discharge Shallow bottom, standard DQ type
Size Standard Metric sizes Metric sizes Inch sizes
Customization Limited (mold-based) Limited Limited
Application Cement, sand, industrial bulk handling Grain, feed, agriculture Grain, feed, standard conveying
Temperature Resistance High temperature suitable Medium (depends on material) Medium (depends on material)
Cost Higher initial cost, long service life Lower Lower

Our Supply Advantage

  • Stable production for bulk orders across standard models
  • Consistent quality control for grain, feed and bulk material handling applications
  • Experience supporting conveyor systems in various industrial environments worldwide
  • One-stop supply including elevator buckets, bolts and related conveyor components

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