TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ADVANTAGES AND USES OF DURA-BUKET ..................................3

PLASTIC ELEVATOR BUCKETS
Style SS and Style LP Materials and Benefits ........................4
SUPER STRENGTH BUCKETS
Style SS ......................................................................................5
LOW PROFILE BUCKETS
Style LP........................................................................................6
ELEVATOR BOLTS
Standard, Sabre-Tooth and Reliance ......................................7
ELEVATOR WASHERS, NUTS AND SPACERS ..................................8
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Table of Speeds ..........................................................................9
Capacity Estimation....................................................................9
Cup Spacing Multiplier Chart ....................................................9
Capacity Formulas......................................................................9
VENTING OPTIONS; INSTALLATION ..............................................10
QUESTIONNAIRE; DIGGER BUCKETS ............................................11
STANDARD DUTY STEEL, STYLE CC ..............................................12
HANGER BEARINGS
Style A, Style B, Style C ..........................................................13
DRAG CONVEYOR FLIGHTS AND UHMW SHEETING
Screw Conveyor ......................................................................14
Essmueller ................................................................................14
Thomas Conveyor ....................................................................14
Jeffrey........................................................................................14
Ehrsam ......................................................................................14
Enmasse ....................................................................................14
UHMW Sheeting ......................................................................14
MAXI-SPLICE BELT FASTENING DEVICE ........................................15

16400 Midway Rd. (75244)

P.O. Box 700008
Dallas, Texas 75370-0008

DALLAS, TEXAS

Toll Free North America

1-800-851-9116
LOCAL: 972-735-8631
FAX: 972-735-8896

ADVANTAGES AND USES OF DURA-BUKET

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COMPARE THE ADVANTAGES

Compare Dura-Buket Plastic Elevator Buckets with other elevator buckets on the market today! This
original plastic elevator bucket is backed by more than 45 years of successful customer experience.
5. Lightweight and
compact to put less
load on belt or
chain.

1. Shatterproof high density

polyethylene, nylon and
urethane construction, which
will not rust or corode.

6. Sparkproof
when
scrapping
or hitting
metal.

2. Slick surface
eliminates caking
of product.
7. Tolerant to a
wide range of
temperatures
(-120 to
+180 F.)
3. Impact tough
but flexible to
give when
coming in
contact with
tramp material.
8. Forty-five degree
angle for better cup
fill and discharge.

4. Unique design to
cure back-legging.

9. Built in give so
that leading edges
will not abrade
away or cut product
of any kind.

SS BUCKET
Plastic resin used is approved by Food & Drug
Administration for food handling.

SOME OF THE MANY DURA-BUKET USES RECOMMENDED FOR THESE SPECIFIC

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS:
Recommended
but not restricted
to handling these
specific products

16400 Midway Rd. (75244)

P.O. Box 700008
Dallas, Texas 75370-0008

Animal By-Products
Citrus Pulp
Fertilizer
Salt

Brewery Products
Coffee
Nuts
Seeds

DALLAS, TEXAS

Cherries
Feed and Grain
Pickles
Sugar

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PLASTIC ELEVATOR BUCKETS

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This photo indicates the clean superior discharge of Dura-Buket plastic buckets. Pictured
is a 9 x 6 plastic Dura-Buket running on a 30 head pulley at 62 RPMs for a belt speed
of 487 FPM. This is an LP style bucket spaced on 4-3/8 centers.

STYLE SS

STYLE LP

Extensive testing has proven that the SS buckets

can be placed on closer cup centers than what has
been recognized in the industry. The SS cups are
uniquely designed at a 45 angle, allowing better
cup fill and discharge.

The LP cup has been modified on the back wall, thus

reducing the cup depth. The main advantage of
Dura-Buket LP bucket is that it can increase capacities
up to 50% in existing elevator legs. This modification
does not change the discharge characteristic associated with the original Dura-Buket SS bucket.

MATERIALS

HD POLYETHYLENE

URETHANE

NYLON

SPECIAL RESINS

COLOR

Black or White

Red

Tan

As available

APPLICATION

Grain & food products

Heavy abrasion,
sticky materials

Hot, high impact, abrasive

dense products

Product conditions not

suitable for In Stock
bucket materials.

TEMPERATURE
RANGE

-120F to +180F
(210F intermittent)

-60F to +180F
(210F intermittent)

-60F to +300F
(350F intermittent)

As required

FDA APPROVED
MATERIAL

Yes

Yes

Available upon
request

As required

COMMENTS

Economical, high density polyethylene. FDA approved material for handling food grade
products.

Most flexible and abrasion

resistant. Resists product
sticking and sharp cutting
particles.

16400 Midway Rd. (75244)

P.O. Box 700008
Dallas, Texas 75370-0008

DALLAS, TEXAS

Engineered for specific requireBest for high heat

ments, such as extreme
applications, with tough
temperature, abrasion, color or
impact and abrasion needs.
product discharge.

Toll Free North America

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LOCAL: 972-735-8631
FAX: 972-735-8896

SUPER STRENGTH BUCKETS

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LENGTH

PROJECTION

5
X

CENTERS

DEPTH

AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR WHITE

STYLE SS DURA-BUKET PLASTIC BUCKETS

DIMENSIONS
Bucket
Size

L*
Length

P
Projec.

D
Depth

4X3
5X4
6X4
7X4
6X5
7X5
8X5
9X5
8X6
9X6
10X6
11X6
12X6
13X6
10X7
11X7
12X7
13X7
14X7
15X7
16X7
12X8
14X8
16X8
18X8

4-1/4
5-1/4
6-1/4
7-1/4
6-3/8
7-3/8
8-3/8
9-3/8
8-3/8
9-3/8
10-3/8
11-3/8
12-3/8
13-3/8
10-3/8
11-3/8
12-3/8
13-3/8
14-3/8
15-3/8
16-3/8
12-3/8
14-3/8
16-3/8
18-3/8

3-1/8
4-1/8
4-1/8
4-1/8
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
6-3/8
6-5/8
6-3/8
6-3/8
6-3/4
6-3/4
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
8-3/8
8-3/8
8-3/8
8-3/8

3
3-3/4
3-3/4
3-3/4
4-7/8
4-7/8
4-7/8
4-7/8
6-1/4
6-1/4
6-1/4
6-1/4
6-1/2
6-1/2
7-1/4
7-1/4
7-1/4
7-1/4
7-1/4
7-1/4
7-1/4
8-1/4
8-1/4
8-1/4
8-1/4

PUNCHING **
Top Back Number
C
To E
of
Centers Centers
Holes
2-1/4
3-3/16
4-3/8
2-11/16
4-3/8
2-5/8
3-1/16
3-1/4
3-1/16
3-1/2
4
3
3-3/8
3-5/8
4
3
3-3/8
3-5/8
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/8
3
3-1/2
3-1/8

1
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-3/4
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-3/4
1-1/2
2
2

2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6

Size
Bolt
Holes
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32

CAPACITY CU. IN.

H2O
Useable Number
Weight,
Level
5 Over
Per
Pounds
X-X
X-X
Carton
.20
.31
.37
.40
.50
.63
.70
.74
1.08
1.16
1.22
1.34
1.70
2.00
1.75
1.90
2.10
2.25
2.50
2.59
2.67
2.50
2.80
3.20
3.50

10.4
24.4
30.8
33.6
47.1
61.6
67.7
69.6
104.4
124.5
128.2
147.7
172.1
196.5
175.8
210.5
223.2
236.8
269.7
284.4
289.9
272.5
324.7
362.5
404.9

11.0
29.9
33.1
36.7
52.0
62.4
69.8
77.1
107.7
132.2
145.8
157.9
183.6
208.7
187.3
216.7
241.1
244.8
290.1
295.0
304.8
299.9
364.8
407.6
440.6

* Buckets with 12 lengths and up have a center brace.

**Special punching available upon request.

STYLE SS SPACING

USABLE CAPACITY

The minimum spacing of Dura-Buket SS plastic buckets on a belt is as follows:

4x3 ...........................................................................................................4 inches
5x4 6x4 7x4 ...................................................................................5 inches
6x5 7x5 8x5 9x5 .......................................................................6 inches
8x6 9x6 10x6 11x6 12x6 13x6 .........................................7 inches
10x7 11x7 12x7 13x7 14x7 15x7 16x7 ......................8 inches
12x8 14x8 16x8 18x8 .................................................................9 inches

16400 Midway Rd. (75244)

P.O. Box 700008
Dallas, Texas 75370-0008

DALLAS, TEXAS

Under normal usage, the style SS

plastic bucket will carry and deliver
water level + 5. Dura-Buket division
recommends that water level capacity
be used for design and engineering
purposes.

Toll Free North America

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LOCAL: 972-735-8631
FAX: 972-735-8896

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12
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12
12
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LOW PROFILE BUCKETS

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PROJECTION

LENGTH

5
E
X

DEPTH

CENTERS

AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR WHITE

STYLE LP DURA-BUKET PLASTIC BUCKETS

DIMENSIONS
Bucket
Size

L*
Length

P
Projec.

D
Depth

4X3
5X4
6X4
7X4
6X5
7X5
8X5
9X5
8X6
9X6
10X6
11X6
12X6
13X6
10X7
11X7
12X7
13X7
14X7
15X7
16X7
12X8
14X8
16X8
18X8

4
5-1/8
6-1/8
7-1/8
6-1/8
7-1/8
8-1/8
9-1/8
8-1/8
9-1/8
10-1/8
11-1/8
12-1/8
13-1/8
10-1/8
11-1/8
12-1/8
13-1/8
14-3/8
15-1/8
16-1/8
12-1/8
14-1/8
16-1/8
18-1/4

3-1/8
4-1/8
4-1/8
4-1/8
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
6-3/8
6-5/8
6-3/8
6-3/8
6-3/4
6-3/4
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
7-3/8
8-3/8
8-3/8
8-3/8
8-3/8

3
3
3
3
3-3/4
3-3/4
3-3/4
3-3/4
4-1/2
4-1/2
4-1/2
4-1/2
5
5
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-1/4
5-3/4
5-3/4
5-3/4
5-3/4

PUNCHING **
Top Back Number
To E
of
C
Holes
Centers Centers
2-1/4
3-3/16
4-1/4
2-5/8
4-1/4
2-5/8
3-1/16
3-1/4
2-11/16
3-1/2
4
2-7/8
3-1/4
3-5/8
4
3
3-1/4
3-5/8
4
2-5/8
2-5/8
3-1/4
4
2-5/8
3-1/8

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/4

Size
Bolt
Holes

2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
6
4
4
6
6

9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
9/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32
11/32

CAPACITY CU. IN.

H2O
Useable Number
Weight,
Level
5 Over
Per
Pounds
X-X
X-X
Carton
.16
.24
.30
.32
.46
.48
.62
.65
.78
.84
.91
.95
1.42
1.66
1.17
1.26
1.52
1.67
1.88
1.90
2.14
1.84
1.97
2.64
2.98

10.4
24.4
30.8
33.6
47.1
61.6
67.7
69.6
104.4
124.5
128.2
147.7
172.1
196.5
175.8
210.5
223.2
236.8
269.7
284.4
289.9
272.5
324.7
362.5
404.9

11.0
29.9
33.1
36.7
52.0
62.4
69.8
77.1
107.7
132.2
145.8
157.9
183.6
208.7
187.3
216.7
241.1
244.8
290.1
295.0
304.8
299.9
364.8
407.6
440.6

* Buckets with 12 lengths and up have a center brace.

**Special punching available upon request.

STYLE LP SPACING

USABLE CAPACITY

The minimum spacing of Dura-Buket LP plastic buckets on a belt is as follows:

Under normal usage, the style LP plastic

bucket will carry and deliver water level
+ 5 of the gross cubic inch capacity.
Dura-Buket division recommends that
water level capacity be used for design
and engineering purposes.

4x3 ...........................................................................................................3 inches

5x4 6x4 7x4 ...................................................................................3-1/4 inches
6x5 7x5 8x5 9x5 .......................................................................3-3/4 inches
8x6 9x6 10x6 11x6.....................................................................4-3/8 inches
12x6 13x6 ...........................................................................................5 inches
10x7 11x7 12x7 13x7 14x7 15x7 16x7 ......................5 inches
12x8 14x8 16x8 18x8 .................................................................5-1/2 inches

16400 Midway Rd. (75244)

P.O. Box 700008
Dallas, Texas 75370-0008

DALLAS, TEXAS

Toll Free North America

1-800-851-9116
LOCAL: 972-735-8631
FAX: 972-735-8896

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12
12
12
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12
12
12

ELEVATOR BOLTS
STANDARD

STANDARD ELEVATOR BOLT

DIAMETER

DIAMETER

LENGTH

#1 Standard
#1 Norway carbon steel, stainless steel
and zinc plated

SIZE,
INCHES

WEIGHT
PER 100 PCS.,
POUNDS

KEG
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

CASE
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

1/4 x 3/4
1/4 x 1
1/4 x 1-1/4
1/4 x 1-1/2
1/4 x 1-3/4
1/4 x 2
1/4 x 2-1/4
1/4 x 2-1/2
5/16 x 3/4
5/16 x 1
5/16 x 1-1/4
5/16 x 1-1/2
5/16 x 1-3/4
5/16 x 2
5/16 x 2-1/4
5/16 x 2-1/2
3/8 x 1-1/2
3/8 x 1-3/4
3/8 x 2
3/8 x 2-1/4
3/8 x 2-1/2

2.94
3.24
3.43
3.73
3.98
4.29
4.88
4.92
4.76
5.05
5.55
6.38
6.50
7.12
7.43
7.78
7.10
7.66
8.31
9.35
9.83

2400
2400
1800
1800
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
900
900
900
900
900
900
600
600
600
600

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
600
600
1200
1200
1200
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600

SABRE-TOOTH

SABRE-TOOTH ELEVATOR BOLT

DIAMETER

DIAMETER

LENGTH

Sabre-Tooth
#1 Norway with toothed head,
carbon steel
zinc plated and stainless steel

SIZE,
INCHES

WEIGHT
PER 100 PCS.,
POUNDS

KEG
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

CASE
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

1/4 x 3/4
1/4 x 1
1/4 x 1-1/4
1/4 x 1-1/2
1/4 x 1-3/4
1/4 x 2
1/4 x 2-1/4
1/4 x 2-1/2
5/16 x 3/4
5/16 x 1
5/16 x 1-1/4
5/16 x 1-1/2
5/16 x 1-3/4
5/16 x 2
5/16 x 2-1/4
5/16 x 2-1/2
3/8 x 1-1/2
3/8 x 1-3/4
3/8 x 2
3/8 x 2-1/4
3/8 x 2-1/2

2.94
3.24
3.43
3.73
3.98
4.29
4.88
4.92
4.76
5.05
5.55
6.38
6.50
7.12
7.43
7.78
7.10
7.66
8.31
9.35
9.83

2400
2400
1800
1800
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
900
900
900
900
900
900
600
600
600
600

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
600
600
1200
1200
1200
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600

RELIANCE

RELIANCE ELEVATOR BOLT

DIAMETER

DIAMETER

-7-

LENGTH

DIAMETER

SIZE,
INCHES

WEIGHT
PER 100 PCS.,
POUNDS

CASE
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

KEG
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

CASE
QUANTITIES,
PCS.

1/4 x 3/4
1/4 x 1
1/4 x 1-1/4
1/4 x 1-1/2
5/16 x 1-1/4

2.7
2.9
3.0
3.5
4.9

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

2400
2400
1800
1800
1200

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

Head Types
#3 Reliance, carbon steel and
zinc plated

16400 Midway Rd. (75244)

P.O. Box 700008
Dallas, Texas 75370-0008

DALLAS, TEXAS

Toll Free North America

1-800-851-9116
LOCAL: 972-735-8631
FAX: 972-735-8896

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ELEVATOR WASHERS, NUTS AND SPACERS

WASHERS AND SPACERS
FLAT

NUTS

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
3/8

100
100
100

.7
1.1
1.6

Available in zinc and stainless.

SPLIT RING LOCK

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
3/8

100
100
100

.2
.4
.6

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
3/8

100
100
100

.7
.7
.7

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16

100
100
100

.7
1.1
1.6

STANDARD FLANGE
SERRATED LOCK

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16

100
100
100

.9
1.2
1.8

LARGE FLANGE
SERRATED LOCK

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16

100
100
100

1.2
2.3
2.8

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16

100
100
100

.8
1.1
2.8

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16

100
100
100

.9
1.8
2.6

Available in zinc.

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
3/8

100
100
100

1.3
2.0
3.0

Available in zinc and stainless.

LEATHER - 1/8 THICK

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

Available in zinc and stainless.

Available in zinc and stainless.

FENDER

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

Available in zinc and stainless.

Available in zinc and stainless.

EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK

STANDARD HEX

NYLON INSERT LOCK

Available in zinc and stainless.

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
3/8

100
100
100

.3
.3
.3

SQUARE

Available in zinc and stainless.

POLY SPACERS

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
1/2

100
100
100

2.0
1.8
2.0

Available in polyethylene 1/4 and 1/2 thick.

NEOPRENE - 1/4 THICK

SIZE
INCHES
(ID)

PKG.
QTY.,
PCS.

PKG.
WEIGHT,
LBS.

1/4
5/16
3/8

100
100
100

1.1
1.1
1.1

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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF SPEEDS

How To Estimate Horsepower (HP)

RECOMMENDED PULLEY DIAMETERS & BELT SPEEDS

Bucket Head
Recommended Speeds
Proj.
Pulley
Maximum
Minimum
Diam.
Head
Belt
Head
Belt
Pulley Speed, Pulley Speed,
Inches
RPM
FPM
RPM
FPM
3
3,4
3,4
3,4,5
3,4,5
3,4,5
4,5,6
4,5,6
5,6,7
5,6,7
6,7,8
6,7,8
6,7,8
7,8
7,8
7,8

10
12
16
18
20
22
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
72
84
96

85
75
55
55
55
55
50
42
42
40
40
40
40
40
34
30

224
235
230
259
286
316
314
330
395
439
503
565
628
754
748
754

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160
135
100
90
85
80
80
80
80
70
65
65
60
55
50
45

HPO (at headshaft) =

WxH
33,000

W = Pounds per minute of material elevated

or bushels/hour x material wt./bushel
60 min./hour

H = Vertical lift in feet

420
424
418
425
443
460
502
628
769
753
817
919
942
1036
1099
1130

The above formula will result in the theoretical horsepower

necessary. It is recommended that an additional 10% be
added for drive losses and up to 15% for elevator friction
and cup digging through the boot. To overcome choked
conditions, additional horsepower is required.
How To Calculate Belt Speed
Head Pulley Diameter in Inches x
Head Pulley RPM x .262 =
Feet Per Minute (FPM)
The cup projections used with the appropriate head pulley
diameters are common engineering practices. The table of
speeds is for reference only and does not mean that the
buckets will discharge perfectly running at all speeds in this
range. Minor variations are permissible.

HOW TO ESTIMATE THE CAPACITY OF AN ELEVATOR

Use Our Table for Contents of Elevator Cups
To find the capacity of any elevator, it is necessary to ascertain the contents of the cup in cubic inches, the spacing of the cup on the belt and
the speed of the belt in feet per minute. To do this, multiply the contents of the cup by the number of cups per foot. If the cups are spaced
on 6 centers, for example, you would multiple the cubic inch capacity times 2. If on 8 centers, you would multiply the cubic capacity by
1.5; if on 10 centers, by 1.2, and on 12 centers, by 1. The results will give you the contents in cubic inches of every running foot of belt.
Refer to the chart for other spacing multipliers.
This result is then multiplied by the belt speed which will give the cubic inches discharged per minute. The result multiplied by 60 gives a
discharge in cubic inches per hour. Divide the results by 2,150 which is the contents in cubic inches in one bushel and you have the capacity
in bushels per hour. Divide by 1,728 for contents in cubic feet. To find the tons per hour elevated, you must know the weight of the material
elevated per cubic foot.

CUP SPACING MULTIPLIER CHART

Spacing
on belt

3-1/4 3-1/2 3-3/4

4-3/8

5-1/2

6-1/2

7-1/2

8-1/2

9-1/2

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

.86

.80

.75

.705

.66

in inches

Multiplier 4.00 3.69 3.43 3.20 3.00 2.74 2.40 2.18 2.00 1.85 1.71

1.60 1.50 1.41 1.33

1.26 1.20 1.09

1.00 .923

CAPACITY FORMULAS
For Bushels Per Hour:
Water Level
Capacity
spacing
number
FPM
min./hr.
cu. in./bu.
bu./hr.
of
Cup
multiplier
of row
60
2,150
water level
x __________________
x ________________
x ________________x ____________________
____________________
= __________________
________________
For Cubic Feet Per Hour:
Water Level
Capacity
spacing
number
FPM
min./hr.
cu. in./cu. ft..
bu./hr.
of Cup
multiplier
of row
60
1,728
water levels
x __________________
x ________________
x ________________x ____________________
____________________
= __________________
________________
For Tons Per Hour First determine cubic feet using above formula, then proceed as follows:
Cu. Ft./Hr.
product weight
lbs./ton
tons/hr.
Water Level
per cu. ft. (lbs.) ________________
2,000
water level
x __________________
= ________________
________________
*For Low Profile buckets, Dura-Buket division recommends that water level capacity be used for design and engineering purposes.

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VENTING OPTIONS; INSTALLATION

VENTING OPTIONS

#1 Standard Vent
Same holes in body as bolt
mounting holes, plus a hole
in each end cap.

#2 Vent
Twice as many holes in body
as bolt mounting holes.

#4 Vent
Same as #3, plus three holes
in each end cap.

#3 Vent
Same as #2, but two rows, or
four times as many holes as
bolt mounting.

MEASURE THE WIDTH, PROJECTION AND DEPTH OF A BUCKET

A. How To Measure:
For nominal dimensions, lay the bucket
on its back. The
width of the bucket is
measured at the back
mounting surface.

C. Depth is
measured for
the overall side
profile
dimension.

B. Projection is
measured
vertically to the lip,
as it would project
from the belt or
chain.

Depth=6

Projection=6

Width=11

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
We recommend that the following instructions be followed to
assure you long lasting services.

Belt Application
1. Attach bucket to the belt with 1/4, 5/16 or 3/8 elevator bolts.
Stainless steel or plated bolts are recommended for corrosive
materials.
2. Use a leather washer between the nut and the bucket when
handling corrosive materials to facilitate the removal of rusty
elevator bolts. On other materials a leather washer is not
necessary.

BOLT
BELT
FLAT OR FENDER
WASHER

3. On non-corrosive materials, place a flat steel washer inside the

bucket (as large O.D. as possible). Follow with spring lock
washer and then either a hex or square nut.

NUT

LOCK WASHER

RECOMMENDED BUCKET INSTALLATION

4. Use power tool and tighten the elevator bolts until snug, then
use a wrench for the last two or three turns. Excessive pressure
is not necessary and should be avoided.
5. When removing the bolts from the elevator bucket, do not use a
cutting torch. Dura-Buket polyethylene buckets will become
soft at temperatures over 225 F.

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QUESTIONNAIRE; DIGGER BUCKETS

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BUCKET ELEVATOR QUESTIONNAIRE

For more complete bucket elevator engineering
assistance, the following information is required

Current Bucket Size

Bucket Spacing
Current Bucket Style
Product
Density
Moisture
Oil/Fat
Particle Size
Product Temperature
Current Capacity
Required Capacity
Head Puller Diameter
Head Pulley Width
Boot Pulley Diameter
Head Shaft RPM
Belt FPM
Feed Direction

DIMENSIONS

_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________

A_______________
B _______________
C _______________
D_______________
E _______________
F _______________
G ______________
H_______________
I _______________
J _______________
K _______________
L _______________
M ______________
N ______________
O ______________
P _______________
Q ______________
R _______________

J
H

B
C

A
E
N

P
R

DIGGER BUCKETS
USES
Used to extend the life of any plastic
bucket or with any materials that pack
or cake tightly in the boot section.

PURPOSE
A digger bucket clears the path through
the elevator boot section and eases the
strain on the following plastic buckets.
Digger buckets are mounted every
tenth to every fifth between the plastic
buckets and are custom-manufactured
to project 1/4 to 1/2 further than the
plastic buckets.

CC DIGGER

MATERIALS
Carbon steel or stainless steel.

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STANDARD DUTY STEEL, STYLE CC

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HIGH SPEED METAL ELEVATOR BUCKETS

Center or lip braces standard
on 16 widths and up.
Available in heavier gauges.

Mounting holes and venting to your specifications.

CC ELEVATOR BUCKETS
Bucket Size, Inches
Bucket
Size

P
Projection

E
Centers
(Inches)

Number
of
Holes

C
(Inches)

D
(Depth)

Bolt
Sizes
(Inches)

Gauge

Approx.
Weight
(Lbs.)

Cap.
Cu.
(Inches)

Number
Per
Carton

4x3

3-3/16

2-1/2

7/8

1/4

4x4

4-3/16

2-1/2

1-3/4

1/4

16

.62

22

84

18

.90

39

5x4

3-3/16

3-3/16

1-3/4

84

1/4

18

.95

52

6x4

4-3/16

4-3/8

1-3/4

84

1/4

18

1.10

62

7x4

4-3/16

2-11/16

84

1-3/4

1/4

18

1.25

70

8x4

4-3/16

3-1/16

84

1-3/4

1/4

18

1.50

79

84

9x4

4-3/16

3-5/8

1-3/4

1/4

18

1.70

90

56

6x5

5-1/4

4-3/8

1-7/8

1/4

16

1.60

94

54

7x5

5-1/4

2-11/16

1-7/8

1/4

16

1.75

110

54

8x5

5-1/4

3-1/16

1-7/8

1/4

16

2.00

125

54

9x5

5-1/4

3-5/8

1-7/8

1/4

16

2.50

140

36

10x5

5-1/4

4-1/8

1-7/8

1/4

16

2.70

155

36

11x5

5-1/4

1-7/8

1/4

16

2.90

170

36

12x5

5-1/4

3-3/8

1-7/8

1/4

16

3.00

185

36

7x6

6-5/16

2-11/16

2-3/16

1/4

16

2.85

155

36

8x6

6-5/16

3-1/16

2-3/16

1/4

16

3.10

178

36

9x6

6-5/16

3-5/8

2-3/16

1/4

16

3.40

202

24

10x6

6-5/16

4-1/8

2-3/16

1/4

16

3.50

222

24

11x6

6-5/16

2-3/16

1/4

16

3.75

244

24

12x6

6-5/16

3-3/8

2-3/16

1/4

16

4.00

267

24

13x6

6-5/16

3-5/8

2-3/16

1/4

16

4.50

289

24

14x6

6-5/16

2-3/16

1/4

16

4.75

312

24

8x7

7-3/16

3-1/16

3-3/16

5/16

14

4.60

242

24

9x7

7-3/16

3-5/8

3-3/16

5/16

14

4.80

276

24

10x7

7-3/16

4-1/8

3-3/16

5/16

14

5.00

302

16

11x7

7-3/16

3-3/16

5/16

14

5.25

333

16

12x7

7-3/16

3-3/8

3-3/16

5/16

14

6.25

362

16

13x7

7-3/16

3-5/8

3-3/16

5/16

14

6.75

393

16

14x7

7-3/16

3-3/16

5/16

14

7.00

424

16

15x7

7-3/16

3-1/4

3-3/16

5/16

14

7.50

454

16x7

7-3/16

2-7/8

3-3/16

5/16

14

8.00

486

18x7

7-3/16

3-1/8

3-3/16

5/16

14

8.50

544

20x7

7-3/16

3-1/2

3-3/16

5/16

14

9.25

605

22x7

7-3/16

3-3/16

5/16

14

10.00

664

24x7

7-3/16

3-1/2

3-3/16

5/16

14

10.75

725

9x8

8-1/8

3-5/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

5.60

349

16

10x8

8-1/8

4-1/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

6.10

388

16

11x8

8-1/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

6.75

427

16

12x8

8-1/8

3-3/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

7.50

466

16

13x8

8-1/8

3-5/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

7.75

505

16

14x8

8-1/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

8.25

543

16

15x8

8-1/8

3-1/4

3-1/2

5/16

14

8.50

582

16x8

8-1/8

2-7/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

9.00

621

17x8

8-1/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

9.50

660

18x8

8-1/8

3-1/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

9.75

698

20x8

8-1/8

3-1/2

3-1/2

5/16

14

10.75

776

22x8

8-1/8

3-1/2

5/16

14

11.50

854

24x8

8-1/8

3-1/2

3-1/2

5/16

14

12.00

931

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HANGER BEARINGS

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Other sizes available on request.

STYLE A BEARING

C
B
A

Two-piece double flange bearing for screw conveyor

hanger with form strap. Hanger Styles 20A, 20B, 26B,
28A, 30, 50, 220, 226 228 and 326.

CHOOSE
FROM ONE
BELOW

D
E

Bore
Size
A

1-1/2
2
2-7/16
3
3-7/16

2-3/16
2-3/4
3-1/4
4
4-3/4

2-1/2
3-1/8
3-11/16
4-3/8
5

1-7/8
1-15/16
2-15/16
2-15/16
3-15/16

E
1-9/16
1-9/16
2-3/8
2-5/16
3-1/16

DURA-BUKET
HANGER
BEARINGS

PLASTECH

WEARITE *

UHMW

WOOD

MATERIAL

Engineered nylon resin

Engineered nylon resin

Polyethylene

Maple

GRADE

Food grade, FDA

Industrial grade

Food grade, FDA

Industrial grade

METHOD OF
MANUFACTURE

Injection molded

Injection molded

Machined or molded

Machined

TEMPERATURE
OPERATING RANGE

-60F to +300F

-60F to +300F

-120F to +160F

-50F to +160F

LUBRICANT

Built-in lubricant

Built-in lubricant*

Natural

Oil impregnated

COLOR

Tan

Black

White

Brown

* Wearite bearings available drilled and tapped to lube or purge pipes.

STYLE B BEARING

E
D

Cap type half bearing for screw conveyor hanger

with U-bolt construction. Hanger Styles 17, 18, 18A,
18B, 19B and 40.

Bore
Size
A

3
3-7/16

3-7/8
4-7/16

4-13/16
5-3/8

2-7/8
3-13/16

13/16
7/8

B
C

STYLE C BEARING
Two piece bearing with rectangular upper half and double
flange lower half for Hanger Styles 16, 16B, 16C, 24, 24A,
24B, 28, 216, 216B, 216C, 216F, 230 and 316.
Call for sizes and dimensions.

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DRAG CONVEYOR FLIGHTS AND UHMW SHEETING

SPECIFICATIONS

Material:
Style:
Custom Flights:
Temperature:
Ordering:

Virgin Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) polyethylene is white. Reprocessed UHMW polyethylene is
green. Static reduced UHMW is black. UHMW has a thickness tolerance of +/- 10%.
Drag conveyor flights are fabricated to original manufacturers design. Cut edges are square unless
otherwise noted.
Non-standard flights can be custom fabricated to your specifications. Send print or sample for fabrication of
flight.
-60 F to +225 F or -51 C to +107 C
Before ordering, please note manufacturer design, number of flights, size and thickness. If custom drag
conveyor flight is required, please have sample or drawing available.

DRAG
CONVEYOR
FLIGHTS

SIZE, INCHES
(LENGTH AND
THICKNESS)
6 x 1/4
6 x 3/8
9 x 1/4
9 x 3/8
9 x 1/2
10 x 3/8
10 x 1/2
12 x 3/8
12 x 1/2
14 x 3/8
14 x 1/2
16 x 3/8
16 x 1/2
18 x 3/8
18 x 1/2
20 x 1/2
20 x 5/8
24 x 1/2
24 x 5/8

SCREW
CONVEYOR

ESSMUELLER
COMPANY

THOMAS
CONVEYOR

JEFFREY

EHRSAM

SUPERFLO

PEERLESS

FLI-CON

MULTI-FLOW

DRACON

PRIME UHMW POLYETHYLENE

SHEETING (PER SHEET)
48 X 120

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UHMW SHEETING

AVAILABLE IN THESE MATERIALS

Virgin -White (Food Grade)
Reprocessed - Green
Static Reduced - Black
Other custom materials are available,
including nylon, urethane, polyethylene
and teflon

THICKNESS,
INCHES
1/8
3/16
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4

WEIGHT,
POUNDS
25
38
50
75
100
125
150
200
250
300
350
400
500
600
700
800

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ENMASSE

BENEFITS
Excellent abrasion resistance
Self-lubricating
Slick material surface with low coefficient of friction
High impact strength, absorbs shocks and
dampens sound
Chemically inert
USDA-FDA approved resins
(virgin only)
Easily machined
SOME LIMITATIONS
Temperature range: continuous -120 F to +185 F
intermittent +210 F
Frictional heat may be generated due to speed
and tensile load
May be cut by sharp particles impacting UHMW
High thermal coefficient of expansion
May acquire static electricity

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MAXI-SPLICE BELT FASTENING DEVICE

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*Patent No. 4,540,389

SPLICES
MAXI-SPLICE AB

MAXI-SPLICE CI

Ferrous metal of moderately high tensile strength

Usable on belts of up to 600 PIW tensile
Silver color

Non-ferrous metal of very high tensile strength

Usable on belts up to 1200 PIW tensile
Non-sparking, non-corroding and non-rusting
Bronze color

DESCRIPTION
The Maxi-Splice is a mechanical clamping device with a simple threepiece construction. The patented design is for use on PVC and rubber
belting.
It accommodates belts of all thicknesses.
Standard splice bolts will accommodate up to 1/2 thick belting. Longer
bolts are available for thicker belts..
Each splice set accommodates two inches of belt width.
It is tested and approved by leading manufacturers of PVC and rubber
belting.

INSTALLATION
1. First ensure the belt ends are square and even. If using the splice
template tape, apply the tape to mark the punching. Be sure to apply
the tape squarely on the belt ends; then proceed to Step 4. If you are
not using the tape, go to Step 2.
2. Draw a line approximately 4-1/4 from the belt end to use as the center
line for hole punching. Proper installation for even width belts will
begin just inside the belt edge. Odd belt widths require installation 1/2
from the belt edge.
3. Use the Maxi-Splice as a template to mark the hole locations for
punching. After marking the first hole, move over 2 and mark each
consecutive hole.
4. Punch both belt ends for 1/2 diameter bolts.
5. The two end plates and center plate are used for firm belt gripping.
The end plates have two gripping areas the slotted gripping area is
mounted toward the face of the belt and is followed by a series of
gripping teeth. These teeth are always mounted toward the tail of the
belt. The center plate is symmetrical and cannot be improperly
installed.
6. IMPORTANT: We have supplied a 1/2 diameter, 4 long Grade 5 bolt
and nylon locking nut. The bolts must be torqued for Maxi-Splice to
effectively clamp. The torque requirement is 75 foot pounds for belts
up to and including 600 PIW belts greater than 600 PIW tensile require
100 foot pounds of torque.
7. Run the belt for thirty minutes; stop the leg and re-torque the bolts.

End Piece #1

Center Piece

Center Piece

End Piece #2

1/2" Diameter
4" Long
Grade 5 Bolt
And Self-Locking
Nut
PVC
or
Rubber Belt

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Largest Selection Of
Elevator Buckets!

Hanger Bearings

Standard Duty Plastic Buckets

Elevator Bolts

Elevator Belting and Chain

Drag Conveyor Flights

Standard Duty Metal Buckets

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