- Auxiliary discharge outlet for recovering near-size material as second product
- Low horsepower
- Modular footprint
Pelican Bucket Wheel
EIW’s Pelican Bucket Wheel is a highly efficient system for dewatering sand slurries in dredging and other sand processing applications.
INTRODUCTION
What is a Pelican Bucket Wheel?
With the capability to handle high-water volumes and feed fluctuations common to dredging, the Pelican Bucket Wheel is a high-capacity, low-horsepower dewatering option. EIW’s Pelican Bucket Wheel also functions as a free-settling classifier, removing ultra-fine particles to achieve common hydraulic mesh splits.
WORKING WITH EIW
Why trust Eagle Iron Works with your next project?
Engineering & Design
For specialized applications, customer requirements and complete plants.
End-to-End Support
From point-of-sale throughout the life of the machine.
Process Optimization
Advice on troubleshooting and recommendations for maximizing production.
150+ Years Expertise
Est. in 1872, we aim to solve your most difficult processing applications.
How Pelican Bucket Wheels Work
Feed material enters the Pelican Bucket Wheel behind a baffle plate to minimize turbulence. The material settles into the bottom of the tub area, where it is then scooped up by a slowly rotating wheel composed of individual dewatering buckets. Each dewatering bucket is lined with media containing small openings for water and ultra fine solids to pass through; the water and ultra fine solids then drain back into the tub area via siphon tubes. Material retained on the media stays rotating in the dewatering bucket until it is discharged on the opposite side of the feed end. The resulting product is dewatered, conveyable and stackable, but further moisture removal can be achieved by adding an Eagle+ Dewatering Screen after the Pelican Bucket Wheel. For optimal operation, a screening device for removing oversize, such as an Eagle+ Horizontal Screen, should precede the Pelican Bucket Wheel.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Why choose an EIW Pelican Bucket Wheel?
EIW’s Pelican Bucket Wheel helps producers deliver a drier and more marketable sand product while reducing operating costs. It is a rugged and reliable option for dewatering high water volume slurries and can be paired with other EIW equipment, such as an Eagle+ Horizontal Screen and Eagle+ Dewatering Screen. EIW Pelican Bucket Wheels are simple to operate and easy to maintain.
THE EIW DIFFERENCE
Features & Benefits
Design Highlights
Capacity and Throughput
- Can handle large fluctuations of solids
- Can handle high amounts of water
System Integration
- Can be paired with the Eagle+ Dewatering Screen for additional moisture removal in the final product
Optional Features
- Optional rising current for improved fine solids recovery
Download the Pelican Bucket Wheel Brochure
To learn more about Eagle Iron Works' Pelican Bucket Wheels, including sizes and capacities, download the brochure.