Tapco Inc PROFILE
Elevator Buckets - Elevator Bolts Company History: Tapco Inc. was conceived in the early 1970s by Paul D. Taylor, President and Ted W. Beaty, Executive Vice President, to fill a void in the elevator bucket industry. At that time, there were only a small number of nonmetallic buckets manufactured in the U.S.A. --- all the other buckets were made from fabricated steel. With the inherent problems of steel buckets and the limited range of the existing polyethylene styles, the time was right for Tapco.
Product Line: Tapco stocks the largest inventory of elevator buckets and elevator bolts in the Western Hemisphere, with some 900,000 buckets and over 14 million bolts. Tapco also maintains a large inventory of abrasion resistant sheeting, drag flights and hanger bearings. Tapco recently introduced the EuroBucket, a nonmetallic European style bucket to replace pressed steel buckets. This style is currently available in 14 sizes. Tapco buckets are manufactured in the highest quality materials: 100% prime virgin polyethylene, high impact nylon and thermoplastic urethane. Elevator bolts are available in five styles and are made in carbon steel, zinc plate and stainless steel. Tapco also stocks belt fasteners and conveyer accessories.
The name Tapco is derived from Ted And Paul’s Company. Tapco has been in its own 92,000 square feet facility for more than 20 years, bringing injection molding in-house for better control and cost effectiveness. Nine injection molding machines ranging from a small 150-ton to a very large 1,000-ton press, allows Tapco to make their entire range of buckets in the most expedient and quality-controlled manner.
Tapco specializes in the production of injection molded resin buckets. Injection molded buckets give the utmost in long life. The extremely high pressures required to make injection molded buckets guarantee very dense, long wearing surfaces. The resins selected by Tapco are specifically designed for use in the feed industry.
Industries served include food, agriculture, chemical, mines, mills & material handling. Materials are FDA & USDA approved. Meets ASTM standards.
ELEVATOR BOLTS No. 1 Norway
Length (inches)
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1 4 - 20
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5 16-18
/2 3 /4 1
1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-1/2 1
1-1/4
Key
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= Steel
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3 8-16
= Zinc
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1 2-13
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No. 3 Eclipse
Fanged/pointed fanged
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1 4-20
1 4-20
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5 16-18
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5 16-18
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3 8-16
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Western 3-prong
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1 4-20
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5 16-18
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Reference 70
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1 4-20
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5 16-18
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3 8-16
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= Stainless
No. 1 Norway Flat Countersunk Head: A large diameter thin flat countersunk head bolt with plenty of surface area to secure the bucket and minimize chances of head “pull through” during hang ups. For use on pulleys larger than 6 inches in diameter. Select sizes available with metric threads. No. 3 Eclipse Slotted Head: A smaller diameter ribbed and slotted head bolt for use on pulleys 6 inches and smaller in diameter.
Fanged & 3-Prong Western Head: A large diameter thin countersunk head bolt similar to a No. 1 but with two fangs on the underside of head. Fangs penetrate the belt and prevent the bolt from turning during installation and removal. For use on pulleys larger than 6 inches in diameter. Pointed end aids in installation of bolt. 3 prong design is similar to fanged head except has 3 small prongs to grip belt. Select sizes available with metric threads. Reference 70 Head: A thicker and smaller diameter head bolt with four lugs in conjunction with a heavy oval washer. Popular for industrial applications using thick belts and pulleys over 20 inches in diameter.
Tel: +1.314.739.9191 • +1.800.288.2726 • Fax: +1.314.739.5880 • www.tapcoinc.com