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Differences and benefits of a galvanized steel silo and a carbon steel silo with food paint
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...
Advantages of using steel silos for grain storage instead of storing the grain in warehouses
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...
Advantages of using a Steel Silo over a Bag Silo for Grain Storage
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. ...
Requirements to store grains safely
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....
Storing grain to reduce post-harvest losses and protect its quality
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...
Silos Spain participates in the Bolivia International Business Roundtable
Silos Spain will soon participate in the Bolivia International Business Roundtable, an event organized by the Chamber of Industry, Commerce, Services and Tourism of Santa Cruz (CAINCO). During three days of meetings, participants from around 20 countries will have the...
Steel structures for grain silos
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...
Irrigation Water Reservoir with Full Lining and Opaque Roof Tarp
The reservoir is entirely lined with a protective cover, safeguarding both the metal sheet and the stored water. This lining not only enhances resistance to corrosion but also guarantees 100% watertightness. Moreover, this reservoir boasts an opaque roof tarp designed...
Thermal insulation system for extreme climates
The new thermal insulation system developed by Silos Spain is specially designed to guarantee the quality of stored grain in countries with extreme temperatures and it is very easy to install. Guaranteeing the quality of grain during its storage is one of our main...
