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4B GROUP

Name: 4B GROUP
Address: Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS101JZ, GB
Telephone: +44 (0)113 246 1800

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Supplying high quality mechanical components and electronic monitoring systems for bucket elevators and conveyors:

elevator buckets, belts & bolts, drag conveyor chain, level indicators, hazard monitoring systems & sensors. 4B Braime Components has the world's largest range of bucket elevator components, leading the field in elevator bucket and bolt design and manufacturing the highest quality f

orged conveyor chains and elevator belting.
4B's electronics division specializes in level controls, intelligent sensors and safety control systems for bucket elevators and conveyors. 4B components prevent costly downtime and minimize the risk of explosions in hazardous areas. With over 130 years of engineering experience in the bulk handling industry and subsidiaries on all continents along with a worldwide network of distributors, 4B can provide practical solutions for any application no matter the location.

15/07/2026

⚽ A snapped chain never happens without warning - just without anyone watching.
Smart operators read the signs early:
✅ Chain elongation & sprocket wear - checked as a pair
✅ Tension - not overcooked, not underdone
✅ Motor load, noise & vibration for early warnings
✅ Material build-up before it slows things down
✅ Bent flights & uneven wear before it's an own goal

It's not about extra minutes from the chain. It's about keeping material moving, shift after shift, game after game.
Nobody remembers how long the chain lasted. They remember whether the team delivered.

Built to go the distance - 4B Bolt-N-Go chain → https://go4b.co.uk/products/chain-conveyor-components/forged-chains/bolt-n-go-conveyor-chains-forged/138

09/07/2026

🚀 4B Engineering Insight
More speed doesn't always mean more capacity.

When a bucket elevator isn't achieving its target throughput, the first instinct is often to increase belt speed.
It sounds like the obvious solution... but sometimes it can make performance worse.

Increasing belt speed can:
⚠ Reduce bucket fill efficiency
⚠ Increase carryback
⚠ Affect discharge performance
⚠ Increase product degradation

Before increasing speed, it pays to ask:
Why isn't the elevator achieving its design capacity in the first place?
The answer often lies elsewhere.
✅ Bucket profile
✅ Bucket spacing
✅ Discharge trajectory
✅ Operating speed
✅ Overall system design

In many cases, improving bucket efficiency and optimising the complete conveying system delivers greater gains than simply running faster.
Engineering isn't about optimising one component - it's about optimising the whole system.

💬 Have you ever increased belt speed and seen throughput stay the same - or even decrease? Share your experience in the comments.
🌐 Learn more about 4B's bucket elevator solutions:
https://go4b.co.uk/services

26/06/2026

How connected is your hazard monitoring system?

When critical sensors and alarms come from different suppliers, complexity increases and valuable insights can be missed.

At 4B Group, we believe monitoring should be integrated, reliable, and designed to keep your conveyors running safely and efficiently.

18/06/2026

A great example of preventative maintenance in action.

One of our 4B engineers recently used a SpeedMaster testing unit to simulate underspeed conditions on a customer’s bucket elevator during an annual inspection. This helps ensure critical safety systems are functioning correctly and ready when needed.

Want to manage your own testing schedule? The 4B SpeedMaster is available direct from 4B for on-site testing whenever it suits your maintenance programme.
https://go4b.co.uk/products/speed-switches/speed-switches-accessories/speedmastertm/260

16/06/2026

Looking great, 4B Indonesia! 🚀
The team is live at Indo Livestock 2026, and Booth CP-14 is looking fantastic. If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello. We look forward to some great conversations!

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04/06/2026

Final day at Victam International!
It's been a productive few days, with great discussions around feed milling, process efficiency and plant performance, and the opportunity to connect with customers, partners and industry professionals from around the world.
If you're attending today, make sure to stop by and say hello to the team.
📍 Hall 3, Stand 2033
We'd be pleased to see you before the doors close! 👋

02/06/2026

Day 1 at Victam International is underway 🚀
We’re at Hall 3, Stand 2033 and will be here until Thursday.
If you’re at the exhibition, come and say hello to the team, have a chat, and take a look at what we’re showcasing.
More pictures to follow over the next few days!

27/05/2026

We’re excited to unveil the refreshed 4B website. 🎉
Same 4B commitment. New look.
We’ve given the site a full visual refresh to bring it in line with our updated branding, with a cleaner and more modern experience throughout.
Take a look 👇
https://go4b.co.uk/

19/05/2026

Just 2 weeks to go until Victam International 2026 🎉
The 4B team will be at Hall 3, Stand 2033 showcasing our latest solutions for the feed and milling industries.
Visit our stand to discuss process safety, monitoring systems, and efficiency improvements for your operation.
Don’t forget to register using the code in the graphic below 👇

15/05/2026

What does “Better by Design” mean in modern bulk handling?
In this feature with Australian Bulk Handling Review, 4B Australia Director Paul Dennis explains how smarter engineering, advanced monitoring technology and continuous innovation are helping improve bucket elevator reliability, safety and performance across industry.
From application-specific bucket design to condition monitoring and material innovation, the article explores how 4B goes beyond mechanical components to deliver complete engineered solutions.
Read the full interview on the link below:
https://issuu.com/primecreativemedia-2016/docs/australian_bulk_handling_review_may_2026/45

Address

Hunslet Road
Leeds
LS101JZ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+44 (0)113 246 1800

Website

https://www.go4b.co.uk/

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