Cement silo

for grainfor bulk materialsfor the food industry

Overview
A storage silo for pneumatic transport systems is a dedicated container to receive, store and discharge bulk materials moved by pneumatic conveying. It is designed for continuous or batch feeding to downstream processes and to minimise bridging, segregation and dust emissions during storage and handling.

Key features

• Construction material: stainless steel or carbon steel.
• Total volume: 380 m3.
• Nominal capacity: 212 t (PVC resin, density 0.56 kg/l).
• Overall height: ~19600 mm.
• Cylinder diameter: ~6200 mm.
• Conical discharge with 56° angle for reliable flow.
• Supported on 8 structural legs (stainless or carbon steel).
• Maintenance valve and discharge flange.
• Provision for safety valve flange.
• Upper safety railing and exterior sailor-style ladder with protective rings and lifeline tube.

Types of Storage Silos

• Vertical Silos: Cylindrical vertical units for compact storage of large volumes.
• Horizontal Silos: Lower-profile units for small batches or controlled gravity discharge.
• Cone-Bottom Silos: Conical base to promote flow and prevent stagnant zones.
• Cellular Silos: Multi-cell arrangements to separate different materials or grades.
• Ventilated Silos: Equipped with ventilation or aeration systems to reduce dust and assist flow.

Recommended industries

• Food: Powdered ingredients and bulk additives.
• Chemical: Powders and granules requiring controlled storage.
• Pharmaceutical: Bulk APIs and excipients under controlled handling.
• Plastics: Resin powders and pellets.
• Construction: Cement, lime and aggregates for continuous feed.
• Mining: Powdered minerals and concentrates.
• Recycling: Pre-processing storage of reclaimed granules and powders.

Technical specifications

• Material options: stainless steel (SS) or carbon steel (CS).
• Total volume: 380 m3.
• Nominal capacity: 212 t (PVC resin, 0.56 kg/l).
• Overall height: ~19600 mm.
• Cylinder diameter: ~6200 mm.
• Conical discharge angle: 56°.
• Support: 8 structural legs (SS/CS).
• Includes maintenance valve; discharge and safety valve flanges provided.
• Upper safety railing and external sailor-type ladder with protective rings and lifeline tube.