MAXI-TUFF® AA Elevator Bucket: Urethane
 
Tiger Tuff Maxi-Tuff AA

The Maxi-Tuff AA centrifugal elevator bucket has the traditional shape of a cast iron bucket. This bucket has a heavy reinforced lip and corners with a thickened back wall for mounting strength. Standard spacing is projection x 2. The most common applications include handling stone, sand, gravel, coal, fertilizer, clay, salt, limestone and concrete. The Maxi-Tuff AA bucket is the best bucket for tough, abrasive industrial applications.

 
 FEATURES
 BENEFITS
Reduces weight on elevator up to 80%
Up to 25% more capacity than cast iron buckets
Cleaner discharge
Non-corrosive, non-sparking
Thicker walls, heavy front digging lip
Heat, impact and abrasion resistant
Lowers elevator maintenance
Reduces energy usage
Extends bucket life
Decreases elevator down-time
Easier to install and replace
Reduces build-up in bottom of buckets
Saves money versus carbon steel
 
Maxi-Tuff AA CAD Drawing
MOUNTING HOLES AND VENTING TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS
 
MAXI-TUFF® AA Urethane

BUCKET SIZE, INCHES

LBS.

CAPACITY, CU. INCHES

Bucket Size L
Length
P
Proj.
D
Depth
Weight Water Level X-X 100 % Gross Capacity X-Y Capacity Cu. Feet X-X Standard Spc. Ctn.
Qty.
4x3 4 1/4 3 1/8 3 1/8 0.24 13.40 15.90 0.008 6 24
5x4 5 1/4 4 1/8 4 1/8 0.60 34.80 45.20 0.020 8 24
6x4 6 1/4 4 1/8 4 1/8 0.69 41.50 54.30 0.024 8 24
7x4 7 1/4 4 1/8 4 1/8 0.78 51.30 65.30 0.030 8 24
7x5 7 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/4 1.14 76.60 94.60 0.044 10 24
8x5 8 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/4 1.40 89.70 111.70 0.052 10 28
9x5 9 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/4 1.41 101.30 122.00 0.059 10 28
9x6 9 3/8 6 1/8 6 1/8 1.72 132.40 170.90 0.077 12 42
10x6 10 3/8 6 1/8 6 1/8 1.88 148.30 191.60 0.086 12 35
11x6 11 3/8 6 1/8 6 1/8 1.99 163.50 209.30 0.095 12 35
12x6 12 3/8 6 1/8 6 1/8 2.62 186.10 248.10 0.108 12 24
12x7 12 3/8 7 1/8 7 1/8 3.00 244.10 320.40 0.141 14 12
14x7 14 3/8 7 1/8 7 1/8 3.50 298.40 384.40 0.173 14 12
14x8 14 3/8 8 1/8 8 1/8 4.93 351.50 463.80 0.204 16 12
16x8 16 3/8 8 1/8 8 1/8 5.58 406.40 540.10 0.235 16 10
18x8 18 1/8 8 1/8 8 1/8 6.09 467.40 619.40 0.271 16 10
18x10 18 1/2 10 1/8 10 1/8 9.40 692.60 915.30 0.401 20 7
 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Drilling: Elevator buckets are manufactured without a drill pattern. Special drilling or punching can be accommodated upon customer request.
Venting: Available as needed. See venting options in this catalog.
Digger Buckets: Use slightly larger metal digger elevator buckets to help loosen material in the elevator boot section that has set up or hardened, thereby reducing abrasion on the plastic buckets. Call for details on Metal Digger elevator bucket options.
Installation: Use a #1 standard elevator bolt or Sabre-Tooth elevator bolt for installation. Designed to be used with fender or flat and lock washers and hex or locking nuts. If buckets are being installed on chain, use hex head bolts, nuts and washers. A locking device should always be used
Adapter plates: Recommended for chain mounting applications.
FDA: Both the urethane and polyethylene are designed to FDA specifications for direct contact with food products. Special food grade nylon is also available for high heat applications.
Spacing: PROJECTION x 2 = STANDARD VERTICAL SPACING (depending on material and speeds, smaller and large spacing may be used).
 
BUCKET USES

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 Recommended Agricultural Applications for the MAXI-TUFF® AA
(Recommended but not restricted to handling these specific products)
Aggregates Chemicals Fly Ash Minerals Sawdust
Alumina Clays Fullers Earth Ores Silica Sand
Asphalt Coal Gypsum Pellets Steel Shot
Bauxite Cullet Lime Phosphates Sugar
Cement Fertilizer Limestone Salt Wood Chips
 
BUCKET MATERIAL CHART

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MATERIALS NYLON URETHANE POLYETHYLENE SPECIAL RESINS
COLOR Maxi-Tuff AA Nylon
TAN
Maxi-Tuff AA Urethane
GREEN
Maxi-Tuff AA Polyethylene
WHITE
As Available
APPLICATION Hot, high impact, abrasive dense products Heavy abrasion, sticky materials Food Products Product conditions not suitable for "In Stock" bucket materials

TEMPERATURE RANGE
 
-60°F to +300°F
(350°F intermittent)
-60°F to +180°F
(210°F intermittent)
-120°F to +180°F
(210°F intermittent)
As Required
FDA APPROVED MATERIAL Available upon request Yes Yes As Required
COMMENTS Best for high heat applications, with tough impact and abrasion needs. Most flexible and abrasion resistant. Resists product sticking and sharp cutting particles. Economical, high density polyethylene. FDA approved material for handling food grade products. For specific requirements, such as extreme temperature, abrasion, special color or product discharge.
 
VENTING OPTIONS

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Venting an elevator bucket aids in bucket fill and discharge with light, fluffy materials.

Lightweight, fluffy materials, those that are extremely dense or flow poorly can be difficult to handle in bucket elevators at high speeds. Because these materials tend to trap air when being handled by an elevator bucket, it is necessary to provide air relief to assist in their filling and discharge. Materials in this category might be various flours, meals, feed mash or screenings. As these materials enter the bucket, air is released through a series of vent holes in the bottom of the bucket allowing for a more complete fill. These vent holes also allow air to re-enter the bucket, which facilitates full release of product into the discharge.

Generally hole diameter is equal to bolt holes drilled for attachment. In certain cases, larger diameter holes may be necessary.

When elevating powdery materials such as cement in the Tiger-Tuff, a minimum of two rows of 3/8" diameter vent holes are recommended to help insure that the material will discharge cleanly.
 

#1 Vent
Same holes in body as bolt mounting holes.

#2 Vent
Twice as many holes in body as bolt mounting holes.

#3 Vent
Two rows, or four times as many holes as bolt mounting.

#4 Vent
Same as #3, plus three holes in each end cap.

Custom Vent
Vented as required.

* Call for Industrial Bucket venting recommendations.
 
 

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