galvanized steel silo
A galvanized grain silo is a storage facility made of galvanized steel sheets, designed to provide a corrosion-resistant, durable, and reliable solution for grain storage.
galvanized steel silo Introduction
Galvanized steel silo is a warehouse used to store bulk materials, mainly composed of galvanized steel plates. This type of warehouse is divided into two categories: agricultural silos and industrial silos, and has the characteristics of large capacity and wide adaptability. The capacity of a single warehouse is usually between 500-1200 tons, and it can be equipped with temperature measurement, humidity measurement, ventilation, discharging and other equipment according to the needs of different industries and materials. The galvanized steel silo has high manufacturing precision and strong interchangeability. All parts are produced by a fully automatic steel silo rolling line. The overall structure adopts an assembled structure and has a long service life. In addition, the galvanized steel silo is also detachable, which is convenient for maintenance and movement.
Functional characteristics of galvanized steel silo
Material Storage and Protection
Galvanized steel silos are designed to store and protect various materials. The galvanized coating effectively prevents corrosion and oxidation of the steel, providing excellent resistance to rust. This makes galvanized steel silos suitable for storing grains, chemicals, ores, and other materials.
Ease of Loading and Unloading
Galvanized steel silos typically have a cylindrical shape, with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom, along with discharge mechanisms. These features facilitate the loading and unloading of materials. Additionally, galvanized steel silos can be equipped with monitoring devices for temperature, humidity, and gas to ensure the quality and safety of the stored materials.
Enhanced Storage Efficiency
The superior performance of galvanized steel silos allows for labor savings and increased mechanization during storage. For instance, galvanized corrugated steel silos can achieve high levels of mechanization and automation, boosting productivity and reducing the need for manual labor.
Versatility for Various Materials
Galvanized steel silos are particularly effective for storing free-flowing granular products such as corn, rice, wheat, soybeans, feed pellets, and plastic pellets. Their cone-shaped bottom design allows materials to discharge easily under gravity.
Space Savings
Galvanized steel silos have a small footprint but offer a large capacity. They provide significantly higher storage volume per unit area compared to traditional warehouse buildings.
Excellent Air-Tightness and Insulation
Galvanized steel silos can be effectively insulated and sealed. Their good air-tightness supports fumigation and controlled atmosphere storage, while also providing strong protection against pests and rodents.
Structural composition of galvanized steel silo
Roof
The roof consists of three main components: the roof cover (roof cap), roof panels, and the roof framework. The roof’s primary function is to provide shade, protect against rain, withstand wind, and bear snow loads. The roof panels are connected by umbrella-shaped plates of varying sizes, which can be fitted with ventilation holes, manholes, temperature measurement holes, and level indicator holes. These features facilitate ventilation, grain condition monitoring, entry for maintenance, and safe passage on the roof.
Silo Body
The silo body is the main structure of the galvanized steel silo, usually made of galvanized corrugated steel sheets, offering high strength and stability. The diameter and height of the silo body can be designed according to specific storage requirements.
Silo Bottom
The bottom of the galvanized steel silo can be either flat or conical. The flat bottom structure is simple but not ideal for easy unloading of materials. In contrast, the conical bottom design allows stored products to discharge easily under gravity. The angle of the conical bottom is typically designed based on the type of stored material. For example, granular products with good flowability, such as corn and wheat, often use a 45° angle conical bottom.
Inlet and Outlet
The inlet is located at the top of the silo for feeding materials into the silo, while the outlet is located at the bottom or on the side of the silo for discharging materials. The design of the inlet and outlet should facilitate the smooth loading and unloading of materials.
Other Auxiliary Components
Galvanized steel silo may also include additional features such as ventilation systems, temperature and humidity monitoring devices, and pest control facilities to enhance the quality and safety of the stored materials.
Advantages of galvanized steel silo
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
The galvanized coating provides exceptional anti-corrosion protection for steel silos. This ensures that even in humid, rainy, or corrosive environments, the steel remains rust-free and intact, thereby extending the silo’s lifespan.
High Strength and Stability
Galvanized steel silo are constructed from high-strength steel, making them robust and capable of withstanding significant pressure and impact. Their unique cylindrical design further enhances structural stability, ensuring the safe and reliable storage of materials.
Good Sealing Performance
The sealing performance of galvanized steel silo is excellent, effectively preventing external gases, moisture, and pests from entering the silo. This ensures the quality and safety of the stored materials.
Easy Installation and Maintenance
The components of galvanized steel silo are highly standardized, making installation simple and quick. Maintenance costs are relatively low, requiring only periodic inspections and upkeep to maintain optimal performance.
Strong Adaptability
Galvanized steel silo can be customized to meet various storage needs, such as changing dimensions, shapes, and capacities. Additionally, they can store a wide range of materials, including grain, chemicals, and minerals.
Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient
Galvanized steel silo are made from environmentally friendly materials that do not pollute the environment. Their excellent sealing also helps reduce energy waste, such as that consumed by ventilation and dehumidification processes.
Significant Economic Benefits
The construction cost of galvanized steel silo is relatively low, and their long service life ensures high economic efficiency. Moreover, their high degree of automation can reduce labor costs and increase storage efficiency.
Aesthetic Appeal
Galvanized steel silo have a clean and attractive appearance, aligning with modern industrial architectural aesthetics. Their color can also be adjusted as needed to suit different environments and occasions.
Application scope of galvanized steel silo
Coban galvanized steel silo is widely used for grain storage such as wheat, corn, soybean, paddy, rice, soybean meal, barley, malt, sunflower seeds, rapeseed, peanuts, flour, and other powder materials, oat, special Silo, and seeds, etc.
galvanized steel silo technical parameters
Scientifically speaking, the 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.
Most Popular Hopper Bottom Steel Silo Technical Specifications | ||||||||
Capacity | 50Ton | 100Ton | 150Ton | 200Ton | 300Ton | 500Ton | 1000Ton | 1500Ton |
Model | TCZK
03605 |
TCZK
04507 |
TCZK
05507 |
TCZK
06406 |
TCZK
07307 |
TCZK
07313 |
TCZK
11010 |
TCZK
12811 |
Diameter(m) | 3.667 | 4.584 | 5.500 | 6.417 | 7.334 | 7.334 | 11.000 | 12.834 |
Total Height(m) | 9.56 | 12.53 | 13.25 | 12.85 | 14.70 | 21.42 | 20.95 | 23.51 |
Volume(m³)
Density:0.75ton/m³ |
69 | 150 | 222 | 273 | 415 | 699 | 1346 | 2039 |
Most Popular Flat Bottom Steel Silo Technical Specifications | ||||||||
Capacity | 1000Ton | 1500Ton | 2000Ton | 2500Ton | 3000Ton | 5000Ton | 8000Ton | 10000Ton |
Model | TCK
10014 |
TCK
11915 |
TCK
13715 |
TCK
15514 |
TCK
15518 |
TCK
18321 |
TCK
24718 |
TCK
25621 |
Diameter(m) | 10.084 | 11.918 | 13.750 | 15.584 | 15.584 | 18.334 | 24.751 | 25.668 |
Total Height(m) | 18.69 | 20.34 | 20.87 | 20.30 | 24.78 | 28.60 | 26.99 | 30.60 |
Volume(m³)
Density: 0.75ton/m³ |
1335 | 2009 | 2701 | 2467 | 4145 | 6693 | 10879 | 13484 |