Continuous discharge elevator systems operate at a range of speeds between 1 and 250 feet per minute and rely on gravity to discharge materials from their buckets. Buckets are designed to tilt as they top the head pulley to the down leg which allows the carried material to pour from the bucket at a natural rate. Generally, continuous discharge buckets utilize the design features of the bucket to guide material into the outlet. This is unlike Positive Discharge systems, in which the buckets use mechanical trippers to cause their payload to be dumped. Continuous discharge bucket elevator systems are preferred for handling materials that are more inconsistent and need “gentler” handling, both to protect the material and to protect the buckets themselves from wear and tear. The discharge method is ideal for