Vertical and Horizontal Silo – Bulk Storage


Storage silos are containers used for storage of bulk stock. These bulk storage silo systems are used for both short-term storages as well as for long-term storage of food products. Grain Storage Silos are cylindrical in shape and are made up of high-quality galvanized steel. Silos used for short-term bulk grain storage have conical bottom whereas the ones used for long-term storage have a flat bottom to provide the cleanup screw for the discharge purposes. Farmers that store their harvested crops in silos experience improved food security, greater consistency in grain quality, and reduced waste that leads to enhanced agricultural income.  As India’s leading rice mill plant consultants – Nextech solutions, also offer storage silos solutions that prove to be the most efficient and effective and protect the grains from being spoiled by rain and pest infestation.

Vertical Silo

The vertical silos are either circular or orthogonal in shape. The customizable diverging funnel flow at the bottom of a vertical silo enables it to handle any type of load. Stainless steel, concrete, and carbon steel plates are the most common materials that are used in the fabrication of vertical silos. The material you choose depends on the weather in your area. The common features of vertical silos include:

  • Safety Valve for pressure control
  • Silo level blade indicator
  • Blowing plant with a nozzle
  • Service platform with ladder, back guard and safety guard

Storage silo capacity of vertical silo is around 50-70 tonnes. They have higher capacity when compared to horizontal silos.

Horizontal Silo

Horizontal Silos need more ground space and they come with a mechanic extraction system. For easy removal of the stored material, the mechanic extraction system is placed below the silo. Usually, horizontal silos are installed away from direct heat and sometimes in underground spaces. Few accessories that come with horizontal silos include:

  • Warm gear
  • Lumps breaker
  • Explosion panels
  • Silo weighing
  • Needle gates
  • Bag filters
  • Under/overpressure capacity

 

Conclusion

The best grain storage silo for you depends on the space you can afford to install the silo. Consider your short-term and long-term goals and external factors that may affect your storage needs before investing in a silo. Also, there is a lot of customized silo available depending on the requirements.  It’s advisable to talk to a Storage Silo Project Consultant so that your investment won’t go in vain. Having more than 10 years of experience, Nextech Grain Processing & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. can provide Grain Milling Solutions which will help you increase your business.

 

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Why Silos Are The Best Form Of Bulk Storage

“Nextech solutions, India’s leading rice mill plant manufacturer offer solutions that range from processing to storage.” When it comes to storage in agriculture, Silos provide an efficient method of storing bulk quantities of grain.

“Nextech solutions, India’s leading Rice Mill Plant manufacturer offer solutions that range from processing to storage.” When it comes to storage in agriculture, Silos provide an efficient method of storing bulk quantities of grain. Silos were used in ancient Greece specifically for the purpose of storing grains that were used over a period of time. The steep rise in the price of land has virtually made it impossible to keep buying land space in order to store food grain that is produced. Rather than opting for a horizontal method of storing it is far more sensible to go vertically. Hence, the usefulness of storing food grains in bulk in silos. One can save space, prevent spillage of grains, avoid the need for gunny bags and not worry about climate changes with silos.

Agricultural silos work by creating a pressurized area within a cylindrical container; they have a closed top and a sealed bottom. The bases are sealed with organic matter such as soil whereas the closed top could be of a variety of metal or non-metal stuff. Wheat, rice, pulses can be stored inside these silos which provide good protection in the narrow space for long periods. They are used and recommended by various rice mill and flour mills. Grain Products can be stored in steel silos from the time of being harvested to up till a year.

The temperature inside the silos has to be regulated to assure the grains don’t get damaged; that includes proper aeration to control the amount of humidity inside the closed container. Another important thing is to safeguard the grains from insects, chemical control within the silos is required to protect it from insects and other rodents. Being the leading rice mill plant manufacturer in the country, Nextech provides silos which are bulk storage systems for various types of food grains.

 

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