Silo accessories are a set of devices and auxiliary systems that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable storage and unloading of bulk materials.
With the right equipment, silos can operate automatically, guaranteeing the continuity of technological processes and adaptation to the specific properties of the stored raw materials.
The basic components of silo accessories include:
- ventilation and aeration systems – including aeration bottoms, porous inserts, and air pulsators, which prevent material clumping and support its smooth flow,
- dust extraction devices and silo filters – eliminating dust emissions during filling and unloading, protecting the environment and improving working conditions,
- level sensors (point, radar, ultrasonic) – enabling continuous monitoring of the amount of raw material and integration with control systems,
- shut-off valves and gate valves – regulating and securing material flow,
- vibration systems and material loosening systems – mounted on the hopper, facilitating silo emptying, especially in the case of materials that are difficult to pour or tend to clump,
- loading pipes and connectors – enabling safe and leak-proof filling of silos,
- safety systems – including overpressure and vacuum valves that protect the structure from damage during loading and emptying processes.
Control and measurement equipment for silos
In modern installations, silos are additionally equipped with control and measurement equipment (temperature, humidity, pressure) as well as automation and remote control systems, which enables full integration with production lines and production management systems (SCADA, MES).
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Control and measurement equipment
The type of equipment depends on the parameters being measured and the method of process monitoring.
- Material level measurement
- Capacitive sensors – point or continuous signaling.
- Radar/ultrasonic sensors – non-contact, mounted at the top.
- Vibration probes – signal when the level is reached.
- Strain gauge scales – total weight measurement.
- Temperature and humidity measurement
- Cable systems with sensors – vertical cables with measuring points.
- Humidity sensors – in the ventilation system.
- Safety systems
- Dust and gas sensors – explosion prevention.
- Manhole and gate alarms – access control.
- Fire detection systems – optical or thermal.
- Pressure measurement
- Structure protection, filter and ventilation control, explosion protection systems, pneumatic transport diagnostics.
Technical parameters
The technical parameters of the devices, their size and equipment are selected individually on the basis of technical parameters, available infrastructure and the investor’s requirements.
We manufacture any type of silos.
Advantages of silo accessories
The use of accessories in silos provides greater safety and better process control.
Additional advantages include:
- cost savings
- longer service life of the structure
- higher quality of stored raw materials.
Examples of silo equipment projects
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