GTM-MZ5P975

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

Requires deeper excavation
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

Industrial reel scalper used for front-end material separation, removing oversized contaminants from bulk material streams.

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.

NEED A BETTER WAY TO RECEIVE BULK MATERIAL?

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