When to choose
- You store bulk powders or granules ahead of processing or packing
- You want to feed downstream equipment from a conical outlet
- Footprint is limited and vertical space is available
Process Vessels & Equipment
Silo
A vertical storage vessel for bulk powders and granules, with a conical discharge section.
What it does
Process role
A silo stores bulk solids in a tall cylindrical body and releases them through a conical outlet. It buffers material between receiving, processing and packing.
Configuration points
- Volume, diameter and cone angle for the material
- Outlet size and discharge aid, where the material needs one
- Loading, venting and level instrument connections
- Support structure and access arrangement
- Contact material and surface finish for the product
Inputs to share
- Bulk density and flow behaviour
- Fill and discharge method
- Bulk solids buffering and storage
- Feeding mixers and packing lines
Request for quotation
Discuss a Silo configuration.
Send your material, batch or vessel size, operating conditions and drawings. The configuration is reviewed per project.