INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL HANDLING
pIT
ELIMINATOR
CONVEYOR
Fast Ground-Level Grain Unloading Without a Deep Receiving Pit
The Scott Equipment Pit Eliminator Conveyor provides a practical solution for unloading grain and other bulk materials at ground level. Its low-profile, flat-bottom design provides high conveying capacity while reducing the need for deep excavation and traditional receiving pits.
Built for feed mills, grain facilities, ethanol plants, agricultural operations, and industrial applications, the Pit Eliminator can be custom-designed for conveying capacities up to 18,000 cubic feet per hour.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
55° SIDE SLOPES
bypass inlet
GROUND-LEVEL UNLOADING
lOW-PROFILE DESIGN
18,000 FT³/HR
CONVEYING CAPACITY
CUSTOM
CONFIGURATIONS
Available for testing in the Scott test lab facility
WHAT IS A PIT ELIMINATOR CONVEYOR?
A Pit Eliminator Conveyor is a low-profile drag conveyor designed to receive and move grain or other bulk materials without requiring a traditional deep receiving pit. Trucks can unload material at ground level, where the conveyor moves product into the next stage of the handling system.
By reducing the need for deep excavation, a Pit Eliminator can simplify installation while providing efficient, high-capacity material receiving.
Why Use a pit Eliminator?
Simply Bulk Material Receiving
Traditional receiving pits can require significant excavation and facility modifications. The Scott Pit Eliminator offers an alternative by letting trucks unload material efficiently at ground level.
Reduce Excavation Requirements
A low-profile design reduces the need for deep receiving pits.
Reduce Bridging
Optional double-sprocket tail increases side-wall clearance for difficult-flowing materials.
Increase Receiving Capacity
Flat-bottom design increases capacity while reducing overall height.
Support Cleaner Operation
Dust-tight take-up with heavy-duty gaskets and positive eccentric cams.
Improve Material Flow
55° side slopes direct material into the conveyor with shroud clearance.
Improve Cleanout
Flat bottom and true-radius curved and tail sections promote positive material cleanout.
TRADITIONAL RECEIVING vs. SCOTT PIT ELIMINATOR
TRADITIONAL RECEIVING PIT
More below-grade construction
Difficult areas to access
Facility-dependent configuration
Traditional grain receiving approach
SCOTT PIT ELIMINATOR
Ground-level receiving design
Low-profile installation
Designed with maintenance and cleanout in mind
Custom-designed around the application
Alternative pitless receiving approach
NEED A BETTER WAY TO RECEIVE BULK MATERIAL?
Whether you’re upgrading an existing grain receiving system or designing a new facility, Scott Equipment can configure a Pit Eliminator Conveyor around your material, required capacity, and facility layout.
Common Applications

GRAIN RECEIVING
FEED MILLS
ETHANOL PLANTS
INDUSTRIAL BULK MATERIALS

ANIMAL NUTRITION

PET FOOD PROCESSING
SPECIFICATIONS

CONVEYOR TYPE
Drag Conveyor
MAX CAPACITY
18,000 cu ft/hr
CONSTRUCTION
Carbon steel
or stainless steel
APPLICATIONS
Grain – feed –
industrial materials
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Double sprocket tail
Dust-tight seals
PIT ELIMINATOR IMAGE GALLERY
PIT ELIMINATOR CONVEYOR FAQs
What is a Pit Eliminator Conveyor?
A Pit Eliminator is a low-profile drag conveyor that receives grain and bulk materials at ground level without a traditional deep receiving pit.
How much material can a Pit Eliminator handle?
Scott Equipment can custom-design Pit Eliminator Conveyors with conveying capacities up to 18,000 cubic feet per hour, depending on the application and system requirements.
What materials can a Pit Eliminator Conveyor handle?
Pit Eliminators are commonly used for grain, feed ingredients, agricultural materials, and other bulk materials. The proper configuration depends on material characteristics and required conveying capacity.
Where are Pit Eliminator Conveyors commonly used?
Typical applications include feed mills, grain receiving facilities, ethanol plants, animal nutrition facilities, agricultural operations, pet food facilities, and industrial processing plants.
Does a Pit Eliminator require a deep receiving pit?
The system is designed to allow ground-level unloading and reduce reliance on traditional deep receiving pits.
Can the Pit Eliminator handle materials that tend to bridge?
Scott offers an optional double-sprocket tail that increases clearance between the chain return shroud and the side wall, helping reduce bridging with materials that don’t flow freely.
Can Scott Equipment customize the conveyor?
Yes. Scott designs material-handling equipment around factors such as the material being handled, required capacity, process requirements, and facility layout.
Talk with Scott Equipment about custom pit eliminator options for your facility.
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