Silo unloading system

Overview In industrial storage and processing, controlled and reliable discharge from silos is essential to integrate bulk powders and granules into production lines without interruptions. Silo discharge systems provide engineered solutions to manage flow, prevent bridging and enable metered feeding.

The Importance of Silo Discharge Systems

• Prevent clogging and interruptions: Ensures continuous material flow and reduces process downtime.
• Reduce labor requirements: Automation limits the need for manual clearing and interventions.
• Preserve product integrity: Gentle handling reduces degradation and maintains material quality.

Products and Solutions

• EASYFLOW — Fluidizing Bin Bottom: Facilitates flow at the silo outlet for powders and low-flow granules using fluidization layers.
• SILOCONE — Bin Activator: Vibratory activator that breaks bridges and promotes material movement inside the silo.
• AIRPLUS — Support Air System: Uses targeted air injection to assist discharge and prevent jamming.
• FEEDWELL — Volumetric Feeder: Provides controlled volumetric feeding for continuous processes.
• FEEDGRAM — Gravimetric Feeder: Delivers precise weight-based dosing and high-accuracy feed control.
• FREEBAG — Big Bag Emptying Machine: Safe emptying of big bags with minimized dust and spillage.

Things to Consider When Selecting a Silo Emptying System

• Material properties: flowability, moisture content, particle size and cohesion.
• Silo design: dimensions, shape, inlet/outlet locations and wall material.
• Operational requirements: required discharge rate, automation level and maintenance access.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Prevents material bridging, clogging and interruptions.
• Available technologies: fluidizing bin bottoms, vibrating bin activators, support air injection, volumetric feeders, gravimetric feeders, big-bag emptying machines.
• Key benefits: continuous and controlled flow, reduced manual intervention, protection of product quality.
• Suitable for powders and granular materials across a range of flowabilities.
• Design considerations include silo geometry, inlet/outlet positions and desired emptying rate.