Grain Storage

Recommendations for the storage of wheat in a metal silo. The proper performance of all the processes involved in the post-harvest handling of grains and oilseeds, which includes their storage, transport and post-harvest conditioning, is essential to maintain the...

Grain storage is a critical aspect of the agricultural industry, and selecting the appropriate storage method can significantly impact the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operations. Among the various storage options available, steel silos, concrete silos,...

Corn storage in a metal silo In this article we are going to explain the control plans that are required for the proper storage of corn in a metal silo, a common question many of our clients have. Since cereal grains are hygroscopic, they usually develop a...

For those trying to choose an appropriate silo, it may be useful to understand the differences between a galvanized steel silo and a carbon steel silo with food paint. Galvanized silo. Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel in...

Grain storage in silos is vertical, while the storage of grain in wharehouses is horizontal. Using steel silos to store the grain instead of using warehouses provides many advantages: The first advantage lies in the occupied ground surface.  This method requires less...

Bag silos are a cheap solution for grain storage but its use has some limitations and disadvantages over the storage in steel silos. Here are some of the advantages of using a steel silo over a bag silo for grain storage: Steel silos keep the grains safe longer. ...

Most often, the value of the grain (in dollars-per-tonne) is usually greater than the cost of the structure in which it is stored. Minor expenditure in improving the quality of the storage can thus be quickly recovered if commodity losses are commensurably reduced....

The proper performance of all the processes involved in the post-harvest handling of grains and oilseeds, which includes their storage, transport and post-harvest conditioning, is essential to maintain the highest quality.  Adequate conservation measures are...

The harmony between structural, conveying and grain storage systems is key for the proper functioning of a storage plant. Grain silos are not isolated structures; instead, they have steel structures that enable various functions. For instance, these metal structures...