bucketline
A bucketline is a type of excavating machine used for dredging and mining. It consists of a continuous chain of buckets that move around a frame. The buckets are designed to scoop up material from the seabed or riverbed, transport it to the surface, and then discharge it into a hopper or onto a conveyor belt. Bucketlines are particularly effective for extracting large volumes of loose material such as sand, gravel, and alluvial deposits.
The design of a bucketline allows for continuous operation, meaning that material is constantly being excavated
Bucketline dredgers have been used for centuries in various applications. Historically, they were important for maintaining