Abstract: A bucket conveyor frame. At least one horizontal section and one vertical section are connected by a curved section. Each section has a central support tube. A plurality of plates connected to the support tube lie in approximately vertical planes. Upper and lower chain hold downs extend the length of the sections. A transport track delivers products from an infeed station to a discharge station and a return track returns the buckets to the infeed station in a continuous loop. Chain sprockets are located within enclosed housings at the infeed and discharge stations.