Move bulk materials easily and efficiently!
Custom Bucket Elevator Systems In Berks County, PA
Vertical & Horizontal Bucket Elevator Designs
Turnkey & Custom-Designed For Your Operation
Full NFPA Compliance With 20+ Years Of Experience
Tired of inefficient ways of moving bulk material?
A quality bucket elevator enables ease of movement of bulk materials on site for greater speed, efficiency, and even safety over other options.
Lapp Millwright has been installing and servicing bucket elevators with 20+ years of industry experience. We know what it takes to provide top-notch professional bucket elevator installations, preventative maintenance, and repairs, and we’re dedicated to great customer service and rapid turnaround on projects.
A bucket elevator consists of a series of buckets that are attached to a belt or chain with pulleys or sprockets located at the top and bottom of the unit. Buckets move vertically or at an upward angle to distribute material to many heights and distances.
Our team of professionals is ready to help you with all of your bulk handling needs.
How Would An Industrial Bucket Elevator System Help Your Berks County Business?
Corrosion-resistant galvanized steel elevator
Sturdy and durable
Pre-assembled drive and service platform for easier installation
Wide selection of distributor heads adapted to your project
150 to 15,000 bushels/hour (BPH)
Consistent service and easy maintenance
Can reach heights and lengths of 200 feet
completely customizable to meet your needs!
We Offer Bucket Elevator Service & Maintenance In Berks County!
Don’t want to worry about maintenance issues or have someone on your team qualified to do the regular work?
We offer service and maintenance packages that provide the following:
- regular preventive maintenance and scheduled part replacement to keep you up-and-running with as little down-time as possible
- discounted repair, replacement parts, and service when the occasional issue arises
- peace-of-mind that someone besides your hardworking family or staff are maintaining the systems you rely on every day to get the work done
We know trust is important, which is why we treat our customers just like we hope you treat us – like family. You get to enjoy friendly service and impeccable attention to detail!
What’s more, Lapp Millwright has been family owned and operated since inception. We treat our customers just like we hope you treat us – like family. Friendly service, impeccable attention to detail.
Types of Bucket Elevators We Install In Berks County
Three primary types of bucket elevators help facilities and business owners like you get work done quickly:
Centrifugal
Also known as gravity discharge elevators, centrifugal bucket elevators are the most common type of bucket elevator for most applications we deal in. These systems rely on the centrifugal force of the bucket's motion to help "throw" the material very short distances from the bucket, often onto conveyers or belts.
Continuous
Also known as positive discharge elevators, continuous bucket elevators use a series of buckets that are attached to each other and move in a loop without stopping, often faster than other bucket elevators. They tend to dump their contents downward rather than outward. They are more common with finer grains and powders.
Positive Discharge
Positive discharge bucket elevators move material using buckets with paddles or lugs that keep the material in the bucket until it reaches the discharge point. These are generally reserved for specific applications that may have some element of fragility.
We Make A New Bucket Elevator In Berks County Easy
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Design
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We provide a preliminary design & estimate customized to your plant.
Fabrication
When approved, our team builds and fabricates your system.
Installation
Our team installs the system, and your team enjoys a high-quality dust collection system!
Bucket System FAQs
The capacity of a bucket elevator is determined by two things: volume of material to be moved and type of material to be moved.
For most grain or feed bucket elevator applications, we recommend using centrifugal bucket elevators. These systems are the most common and efficient for moving large quantities of materials.
The actual capacity will vary depending on material, and Lapp Millwright can help you find the right solution for your budget.
There are two main types of elevators used for moving materials: bucket elevators and screw-type (auger) elevators. While both have their advantages, bucket elevators tend to be more versatile and efficient for most high-touch applications.
Bucket elevators can be used for a variety of materials, including grain, feed, millings, and more. They are also more efficient for vertical transportation, as they rely on gravity to help move the material.
Auger elevators, on the other hand, are better suited for moving smaller quantities of material over shorter distances, horizontal transportation, or for moving materials that are too heavy or dense for bucket elevators, like silage. They’re also often used in conjunction with other conveyance systems like belt or chain conveyors.
If you’re not sure which type of elevator is right for your project, Lapp Millwright can help. We can assess your needs and recommend the best solution for your budget, with extensive experience with elevators in a variety of applications.
Bucket Elevators for Grain and Feed Applications
What if you could automate feeding on your Berks County farm, no matter where your feed solution is coming from on the farm?
Bucket elevators are a go-to solution for agricultural purposes nationwide. They’re versatile, efficient, and provide a consistent flow of materials for everything from small farms to large commercial feed mills.
Let the Lapp Millwright team help design and build the perfect grain or feed elevator system for your farm!
Bucket Elevators for Mineral and Landscape Materials
Bucket elevators are loved for their versatility. Unlike augur-style elevators, bucket elevators can move free-flowing, abrasive, and atypically formed materials great distances and even great weights.
As a result, bucket elevators are an excellent solution for the excavation, mining, and even landscaping materials industries.
Bucket elevators are a common solution for moving mineral and landscape materials like sand, gravel, and limestone. They offer a safe and efficient way to transport large quantities of material from one point to another. Because design and material can be so specialized, the options are virtually endless when it comes to bucket elevator applications.
We’d love to help you find the perfect bucket elevator solution for your mineral or landscape material needs!
Your Local Berks County Industrial Bucket Elevator Experts!
If you own a business in Berks County that moves a lot of material, then having an efficient bucket elevator system could help you move material more efficiently and in a safer way.
At Lapp Millwright, we design and build custom-built, high-efficiency industrial dust and smoke collector systems that are fully NFPA compliant and provide true peace of mind.
Founded on March 11, 1752, Berks County holds a rich tapestry of history, beginning as a land of opportunity for settlers in the 1740s. It was established from parts of Chester, Lancaster, and Philadelphia Counties, with Reading serving as its county seat, now the fourth-most populous city in the state. Named after Berkshire in England, the homeland of William Penn's family, Berks County initially encompassed a larger area than it does today, having contributed land to the creation of Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties over the years. Today, Berks County thrives within the Reading, PA metropolitan statistical area, contributing significantly to the Greater Philadelphia's socio-economic framework. Its landscape is majestically defined by the Schuylkill River, adding to the county’s geographic and cultural richness (Wikipedia) (FamilySearch).
Top 10 Attractions in Berks County:
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site: A preserved iron plantation that offers a glimpse into early American industrialism.
- French Creek State Park: Known for its trails, camping, and beautiful lakes.
- Reading Public Museum: Features art, science, and history exhibits.
- Pagoda: An iconic symbol of Reading, offering panoramic views of the city.
- Daniel Boone Homestead: Explore the early home of the legendary frontiersman.
- Berks History Center: Dive into the rich history of Berks County.
- Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center: A haven for hiking and environmental education.
- Santander Arena: Hosts concerts, sports, and other major events.
- GoggleWorks Center for the Arts: A community art and cultural center.
- Crystal Cave: A natural wonder and popular tourist attraction.
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We install and service bucket elevator systems throughout Central & Southeast PA, including:
