Description

A bucket bolt is a fastener used to attach buckets to conveyor belts or chains in elevator systems. They are also known as elevator bucket bolts. Purpose Bucket bolts ensure that buckets are securely attached to the belt or chain, allowing for safe and efficient transportation of materials They prevent spillage and damage to the buckets and materials being transported Features Bucket bolts are threaded fasteners with a thin body and round head They may have a square or ribbed neck to prevent the bolt from turning when a nut is tightened They are often used with hex nuts or nylock nuts, along with a washer set Applications Bucket bolts are commonly used in grain elevators to transport cereals, seeds, and other bulk materials They are also used in tight spaces with moving parts, such as in elevators and conveyor belts