Frazier & Son

Model CU Whiz Lifter

Model CU Whiz Lifter

Standard Features

• Bucket conveyor frames constructed with 12 gauge Type 304 stainless steel with a 2B mill finish
• All framework and components mounted on stand offs and spacers
• Product contact points, other than buckets, are all stainless steel
• Welds in product contact zones are ground smooth
• Stainless steel shafts
• Carbon steel sprockets
• Premium carbon steel conveyor chain
• Continuous, splatter free TIG welds throughout
• Right angle gear box provides reliable power transmission. Drive system designed for minimum of 1.5 service factor & smooth interior surfaces
• Stainless steel take up units with spring loading for simple, accurate chain tensioning
• Long lasting, self-lubricating, sanitary UHMW chain guides captivate the chain to provide excellent stability and wear resistance
• Stainless steel non‐adjustable cams and guides for maintenance free bucket tracking
• Spring loaded chain take-ups for fast and easy conveyor chain tensioning.
• Totally enclosed bucket conveyor

Optional Features

Washdown Applications

• Variety of Washdown options available to meet customer specific requirements
  • Washdown Duty Motors and Gear Reducers
  • Stainless steel chain, bearings, and sprockets
  • Water-shedding roof and Washdown Tracking
  • NEMA 4X Electrical Enclosures and Stainless Steel Conduit

Motor Options

• Fractional horse power motors for energy efficiency
• Motor construction options
  • TEFC
  • TENV
  • Washdown Duty
  • Explosion Proof

Power Options

• To suit customer’s power requirements
  • 115V/60Hz 
  • 230V/60 Hz
  • 380V/50 Hz
  • 480V/50 Hz
  • 575V/60Hz

Advantages

Quality Fabricated Bucket Elevators

• Totally enclosed 304 stainless steel bucket elevator frames, doors, and covers
• Precise fabrication using state-of-the-art laser cutting technology
• Stainless steel hardware and aircraft lock nuts, no split washers

Versatility- Many Bucket Elevator Configurations Available

• Feed multiple inline packaging machines with a single bucket conveyor
• Feed multiple infeed points into a single packaging machine
• Indexing drives available for kit or food product assemblies
• Used in process or packaging applications

Gentle Elevating and Conveying

• Ideal for finished products prior to packaging
• Minimal product degradation
• Interlocking bucket design at product fill area
• Transitions at infeed and discharge to ensure gentle, uniform feed

Innovative Bucket Elevator Designs

• Small footprint compared to many other conveying methods, saving valuable plant floor real estate
• Each Bucket Elevator is custom designed and built to meet specific project requirements
• Custom controls to integrate a variety of equipment
• Transition chutes, vibratory feeders, and storage hoppers