Flat bottom silo FP series

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FLAT BOTTOM GRAIN SILOS The flat bottom grain silos (FP series) is used for the storage of granular cereals with maximum apparent density of 0.85 t/m3. It is installed on a concrete base in which ventilation channels can be obtained. In the storage flat bottom grain bins loading is performed through the central dome both by means of pipes and conveyor devices positioned on dedicated gangways. Silo unloading is done by means of mechanical conveyor devices positioned both in the subterranean tunnels or in the channels obtained in the base. In silos of greater size and height, side unloading channels can be fitted (usually installed on the 10th ring) for partial silo unloading without the need for mechanical devices. ROOF The roof consists of trapezoidal elements made of hot-galvanised sheets with reinforcing bars to withstand the loads caused by snow, conveyor devices and inspection gangways. The roof is fixed to the cylinder by means of special plates in order to guarantee the circulation of air and to reduce condensation. CYLINDER The cylinder is made of S350 GD (UNI EN10346) structural steel sheets with Z600 galvanised covering (equivalent to 600g/m2 of zinc) that guarantees long-term resistance to atmospheric agents. The structure is externally reinforced with HX420LAD (UNI EN10346) structural steel upright columns with omega section anchored to the base using rawl bolts or anchor bolts. In the case of large diameter silos or silos positioned in very windy zones, reinforcing wind-protection rings are added.