Grain Handling Knowledge: Calculating Bucket Elevator Spout Length

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Calculating Bucket Elevator Spout Length

Dry grain typically flows in a spout at an angle of 45° or more. High moisture grain, sunflowers and ground feed generally require spouts at a minimum angle of 60°. To calculate spout length, the following calculations apply:

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