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FAQ - Elevator Buckets

FAQ - Elevator Buckets

What is a HIGH EFFICIENCY elevator bucket?  
HIGH EFFICIENCY elevator buckets incorporate all five of the following characteristics: a smooth interior front face with no "breaks", wing-less side walls, close vertical placement on the elevator belt, a tapered bottom and the ability to nest for shipping and storage.  For more details, CLICK HERE  
     
Why use Low Profile elevator buckets?  

FAQ - Elevator Bolts

FAQ - Elevator Bolts

How long of an elevator bolt do I need?  
  When installing buckets on an elevator belt, use this simple formula:  
  (belt thickness + bucket back thickness + washer thickness + nut thickness + 1/4 inch)  
     
What grade are 4B elevator bolts?  
  4B elevator bolts meet or exceed ISO Grade 5.8 / SAE Grade 2 standards.  The bolt grade guide below is for bolt diameters of 6mm (1/4") to 12mm (1/2"):  
     

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