Hopper Bottom Silos
1,000,000 / Piece
1 Piece (MOQ)
Grain storage silos are widely used in the agricultural industry to store and preserve grains such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, and soybeans. The storage needs of farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and grain processing facilities.
Rostfrei silos features
There are two types of grain silos : Hopper bottom & flat bottom
Hopper bottom silos range from capacities of 20 metric ton to 1000 metric ton
Flat bottom silos range from capacity of 50 MT to 15,000 MT. Diameters ranging from 4.57 meters to 36.54 meters
Our silos are designed as per standards : Ansi / Asae 2008 & ss EN1993-4-1:2011
All our silos model go through structure stability test & design calculations have been vetted by a government authorised IIT Lab
Rostfrei silos are designed to stand up to strong winds of 250 kmph, & in seismic zone-4
Rostfrei silos roof are supported by rafters & supports. We give s shaped rafters with z shaped crossing to make high strength structure
Zincalume steel of our silos are coated with specially developed passivation and resin coating as separate layers that makes it scratch resistant
Rostfrei steels silos undergo structure stability analysis tests & all silos designs are vetted by government authorised labs
Aeration & ventilation system
Aeration, ventilation and fumigation are sized properly in rostfrei silos so that the environment inside the silo can be controlled to maintain topmost grain quality.
Purpose of aeration :
Remove excess heat & moisture from grain
Maintain uniform temperature in every area of grain inside the silo to stop moisture migration & hot-spot development
Reducing fungi, insect growth & discolouration of paddy
Removing odours from grain
Air flow of aeration fans are selected based on silo volume and type of grain being stored
Vents and roof exhausters are sized to 2.5 times the flow of all aeration fans put together
Anti-condensation Unit
Humidity sensors are given at the topmost Part of silos to detect humid air/ Moisture movement from the grains. Roof exhausters receive input from sensors and expel out excessive humid air out of the silo so that no condensation / Spoilage of grains occur
Fumigation system
Most insects enter grain silos from the top and stay there within 1-2 meters for weeks. Fungi are already present in paddy at the time of harvest and grow rapidly at temperature 20 to 40 degrees and moisture more than 14%
Fumigation is a most essential activity for safe storage of grain inside silo. Hence rostfrei silos are properly designed to carry out effective fumigation
Rostfrei steels uses closed loop fumigation system in grain silos for effective fumigation using phosphine gas. Closed loop fumigation system consists of gas fan, upvc pipes, inlet outlet valves and electronic gas monitors.
In process, phosphine gas concentration levels are made to reach and be maintained at 300 parts per million (PPM) For seven days (When grain is above 25°c).
This ensures killing of grain pests at all stages of their life cycle
Once the fumigation cycle is over, silo must be de-sealed and aeration fans must be kept running until the phosphine levels drop down to 0.3PPM
We size the fumigation system in such a way that pressure drops are minimum and fumigation is effectively achieved with proper safety precautions as phosphine gas is explosive when its concentration reach more than 17900 PPM.
Temperature monitoring system
Temperature monitoring cables are there to monitor temperature inside the silo.
Each sensor is present at every 2.5 meters to monitor grain quality
If moisture migration, discolouration, insect infestation, hot-spot occurs, temperture of that area of grain increases by 2-3 degree celcius. Operator is alerted on plc monitor screen
This enables operator to take suitable actions on right time to save grain quality.
Action 1: Aerate the grain for adequate time
Action 2 : If aeration could not remove hot-spots, then fumigation of 6-7 days
Rostfrei make material handling equipments
Sweep augers rotate 360 degrees around the base of the silo from central motor Unit to push remaining grain towards silo’s discharge gates
Rostfrei steels manufactures durable and high quality GI 275 grade elevators and conveyors. These are equipped with all the necessary sensors and safety switches
Rostfrei steels specialises in “inception to comissioning” of grain storage & management greenfield turnkey projects.
Timeline of project
5000 MT x 2 maize silo complete by 55 days
250 MT x 2 soyaben silos complete by 30 days
Recieveing hoppers by 10 days
Cleaner erection and complete arrangement done in 8-10 days
Elevator and conveyors in 10-15 days
Complete project erection and comissioning within 75 days
Dispatch from the date of po issue Will be within 60 days
Brand Name : Rostfrei Steels
Finishing : Non Polished, Polished
Storage Material : Cement, Fly Ash
Shape : Horizontal, Vertical
Condition : New
Outer Diameter : 0-2000 Mm, 2000-4000 Mm
Number Of Flower : Hopper Bottom Silos
Country of Origin : India
Height : 0-25 Feet, 25-50 Feet
Surface : Paint Coated, Powder Coated