Match a Discontinued or Hard-to-Find Elevator Bucket
When your elevator buckets are worn out, discontinued, or you only have the old one in hand, an independent distributor can match them. Send a photo of the bucket and its drilling and Jealco cross-references a replacement by style, size, material and mounting — and exports it by the case or the pallet if you need it shipped.
Any make
Independent, not tied to one catalog — we cross-reference across brands.
Obsolete & hard-to-find
Discontinued and legacy buckets matched to a current equivalent.
Matched from a photo
A picture of the bucket and its drilling tells us style, size and pattern.
Exporting since 1950
Sourcing and export handled together, worldwide — by the case or the pallet.
Start here: what do you have?
Send whatever you can read or measure. An old bucket, a part number, or a photo of the drilling — any of them gets us started.
| Your situation | Send us | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| You have the bucket, markings readable | Photos of the bucket and the stamped style / part number | Identify the exact bucket and cross-reference a current equivalent |
| Markings worn off | The measurements below, plus a photo of the drilling pattern | Identify the style and size and match it by specification |
| Style is discontinued | The old catalog or part number, even if superseded | Cross-reference to a current bucket, same make or another |
| You know the leg, not the bucket | The elevator / leg make and model, and belt or chain width | Work back to the bucket size and spacing that fits |
| Export / full re-bucketing | Quantity or buckets per foot, material conveyed, destination | Quote the full lot and handle export by the case or pallet |
How to measure a bucket
These are the dimensions that let us match a replacement precisely. Send what you can — you do not need all of them.
Projection × depth
The two numbers in a size like 11×7 — how far it sticks out, by how deep front to back.
Length
The overall length of the bucket across the mouth.
Drilling pattern
Number of mounting holes, their spacing, and hole diameter. A photo of the back is ideal.
Style
Low-front, high-front, cast-nylon, heavy-duty — or send a side-on photo and we will call it.
Material
Polyethylene, urethane, nylon, steel or ductile iron — and whether it is vented.
Brand & part number
Any maker name or number stamped in the bucket, even if discontinued.
Styles & materials we replace
Low-front (CC-style)
General-purpose grain and free-flowing material buckets.
High-front / heavy-duty
For high-capacity legs and more demanding, abrasive duty.
Industrial & fortified
Reinforced styles for cement, aggregate, sand and tough industrial material.
Polyethylene & nylon
Light, corrosion-resistant HDPE and cast-nylon buckets, vented or non-vented.
Urethane
Abrasion-resistant urethane for sticky or wearing material.
Steel & ductile iron
Pressed-steel and cast buckets for the heaviest and hottest duty.
We also supply the mounting hardware — elevator bolts, fang bolts, washers and backing — so you can re-bucket a leg in one order.
Brands we cross-reference
We are an authorized distributor of Tapco elevator buckets and, as an independent distributor, we cross-reference across other makes and match your bucket to a current equivalent — from the same manufacturer where one exists, or another when that is the better fit.
Elevator bucket replacement FAQ
Can you match a discontinued or obsolete elevator bucket?
Usually, yes. As an independent distributor we cross-reference across manufacturers, so even when the original style is discontinued we can identify a current equivalent that matches the projection, depth, drilling pattern and material. Send a photo of the bucket and its drilling and we will find the replacement.
What do you need to match a bucket?
A photo of the bucket and its back (the drilling) is the most important thing. Beyond that: the size as projection by depth (for example 11x7), the overall length, the hole pattern and diameter, the material, and whether it is vented. The elevator or leg make and the material conveyed help confirm the match.
Can you cross-reference between different bucket brands?
Yes. We are an authorized Tapco distributor and we also cross-reference other makes, so we can match a discontinued bucket from one manufacturer to a current equivalent, confirming the drilling pattern and material so it bolts straight onto your belt or chain.
Can you supply a full re-bucketing and the hardware?
Yes. We quote complete lots by the case or the pallet and supply the elevator bolts, fang bolts, washers and backing to go with them. Tell us the buckets per foot or the total quantity and your destination and we will handle the export.
Send the bucket, we will match it
A clear photo of the bucket and its drilling, plus the size, is enough to start. We will confirm the cross-reference, the price and the lead time — and handle export by the case or the pallet if you need it shipped.
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