corn cone bottom silo

corn cone bottom silo Introduction

The corn cone bottom silo is a specially designed storage facility widely used for the storage of grains such as wheat, corn, soybeans, rice, bean powder, barley, malt, sunflower seeds, canola seeds, peanuts, flour, oats, cereals, and seeds. This type of silo is characterized by its conical bottom, which facilitates the self-flow unloading of grain, thereby increasing discharge efficiency and reducing reliance on mechanical operations.

Main Features of Corn Cone Bottom Silo

The design of cone-bottom silos typically includes three main parts: the top, the body, and the conical bottom, suitable for storing granular products with good free-flowing properties, such as corn, rice, wheat, soybeans, feed pellets, and plastic pellets. The main features include:

Conical Bottom

The design of the cone-bottom silo allows for the use of gravity to facilitate the self-flow unloading of grain, which is particularly important for large-scale grain storage and rapid discharge.

Galvanized Corrugated Panels

The body of the silo is usually made of galvanized corrugated panels, which have good corrosion resistance and strength, protecting the stored grain from external environmental influences.

Modular Structure

Cone bottom silo are designed in a modular way, meaning that various parts can be prefabricated in the factory and assembled on-site, which shortens the construction period and reduces costs.

Smooth Inner Walls

To ensure that grain can flow smoothly out of the silo, the inner walls of the cone-bottom silo are designed to be smooth, without steps or flanges, reducing the resistance to grain flow.

Support Steel Frame Structure

The cone-bottom silo stands on a support steel frame structure, which not only improves the stability of the structure but also facilitates the loading and unloading of grain.

Ventilation and Temperature Control Systems

To maintain the quality of the grain, cone-bottom silos are usually equipped with ventilation and temperature control systems to regulate the temperature and humidity inside the silo and prevent grain spoilage.

Easy Maintenance and Cleaning

The design of the cone-bottom silo takes into account the convenience of maintenance and cleaning, making regular inspections and cleaning easier.

Applications of Corn Cone Bottom Silo

Corn cone-bottom silos are widely used in agriculture, grain processing, and storage industries. They can serve as storage facilities on farms, grain processing plants, feed mills, and port terminals. Due to their efficient discharge capabilities and ease of automation, cone-bottom silos play a significant role in improving logistics efficiency and reducing operational costs.

Structural Specifications of Corn Cone Bottom Silo

The structural specifications of cone-bottom silos can be customized according to storage needs, ranging from small sizes of tens of cubic meters to large sizes of thousands of cubic meters. The design and manufacture of cone-bottom silos usually follow relevant industry standards, such as D-4097 or ASTM D-3299, to ensure their quality and performance.

Application scope of Corn cone bottom silo

Corn cone bottom silo technical parameters

Scientifically speaking, the Grain Silo capacity should be measured with volume (m3). Even in the same grain Silo, the storage tons will be different for different grains with different densities. The following table is calculated based on a  Silo density of 0.75kg/m3, and surely HKB customizes  Silo systems unique for you.