Move bulk materials easily and efficiently!
Custom Bucket Elevator Systems In Lancaster County, PA
Vertical & Horizontal Bucket Elevator Designs
Turnkey & Custom-Designed For Your Operation
Full NPFA 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.
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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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Industrial Bucket Elevator Experts!
If you own a business in Lancaster 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.
In Lancaster County, PA, the agriculture and food processing sectors are major economic drivers. Implementing advanced bucket elevator systems here helps local businesses increase operational efficiency, manage bulk materials more effectively, and maintain the freshness and quality of their produce. This integration is crucial for maintaining Lancaster's reputation as a productive agricultural center, especially given its historic significance as "the Garden Spot of America."
Lancaster County, established on May 10, 1729, is one of Pennsylvania's oldest counties, originally formed from Chester County. Known historically as the "Garden Spot of America," it has long been a hub for agricultural prosperity, thanks to its fertile soil and favorable growing conditions. The county was named after the English city of Lancaster, reflecting the origins of some of its early settlers. Over the years, Lancaster County has been known for its diverse population, including Amish communities, which started settling in the area in the early 18th century to take advantage of William Penn's promise of religious freedom. This mix of rich history and cultural diversity makes Lancaster County unique in its heritage and traditions.
Top 10 Attractions in Lancaster County:
- Amish Farm and House: Explore the lifestyle of the Amish through guided tours of this historic farm.
- Lancaster Central Market: The oldest continually operated farmers market in the U.S., offering local goods.
- Wheatland: The residence of the 15th U.S. President, James Buchanan, providing insights into his life and times.
- Dutch Wonderland: A family-friendly theme park with rides and attractions.
- Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Home to a historic collection of locomotives and railroad artifacts.
- Ephrata Cloister: One of America's earliest religious communities, offering a glimpse into monastic life.
- Strasburg Rail Road: Ride historic steam trains through the scenic Amish countryside.
- Lancaster Science Factory: An interactive science center for children and families.
- Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum: A living history museum that illustrates Pennsylvania German heritage.
- Rock Ford Plantation: The 18th-century home of Revolutionary War General Edward Hand.
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We install and service bucket elevator systems throughout Central & Southeast PA, including:
