Full definition
Cup or container fixed to the belt or chain of a bucket elevator to scoop, elevate, and discharge granular material. Materials: carbon steel (standard), stainless steel (food, pharmaceutical), polyethylene or nylon (sticky or mildly abrasive materials). Standard shapes per DIN 15236: high-discharge (deep bucket), medium-discharge (medium bucket), continuous-discharge (super capacity). Selection depends on material type, belt speed, and filling method (digging from boot or gravity-fed).