Silos Spain has completed the installation of a 5,000-tonne flat-bottom steel silo for corn storage in Guanajuato, Mexico. The project incorporates ventilation, temperature monitoring and mechanised unloading systems, designed to support grain preservation and optimise storage operations.
The silo, model ANSI 22.92/12, measures 22.92 metres in diameter and is part of the range of steel grain storage silos developed by Silos Spain for the international agro-industrial sector.
The completion of the installation marks the next milestone in this project, following our previous update on the installation progress in Guanajuato.
Technical Features of the Corn Storage Silo
The new silo in Guanajuato is equipped with systems designed to facilitate corn storage, monitoring and unloading operations.
Its main technical features include:
- Storage capacity: 5,000 tonnes of corn.
- Type: flat-bottom steel silo.
- Model: ANSI 22.92/12.
- Diameter: 22.92 metres.
- Ventilation: aeration grilles and two centrifugal fans.
- Temperature monitoring: CTC system.
- Unloading: TSB02 internal sweep auger and lateral discharge system.
- Additional equipment: maximum and minimum level detectors and access ladders.
Ventilation and Temperature Monitoring for Corn Preservation
Proper corn preservation during storage requires adequate temperature control and ventilation to minimise the risk of grain deterioration.
For this purpose, the silo incorporates an aeration system consisting of ventilation grilles and two centrifugal fans that promote airflow through the stored corn.
In addition, the CTC temperature monitoring system allows operators to monitor internal storage conditions and detect temperature fluctuations, helping them take preventive measures to preserve grain quality.
Mechanised Unloading and Easy Maintenance
The unloading system includes a TSB02 internal sweep auger, designed to remove the corn remaining on the silo floor during the final unloading stage. This equipment helps reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
The facility also features a lateral discharge system, maximum and minimum level detectors, and access ladders to facilitate inspection and maintenance tasks.
Steel Silos for Corn Storage in Mexico
With the completion of this project in Guanajuato, Silos Spain continues to expand its presence in Mexico as part of its ongoing expansion in Latin America, where the company develops grain storage and handling projects.
Specialising in the engineering and manufacturing of steel grain silos, Silos Spain provides storage solutions tailored to each facility’s requirements, integrating ventilation equipment, temperature monitoring and unloading systems to ensure efficient and safe grain storage.
