Storage silos are basic devices that are elements of industrial installations and are used to store bulk materials. Traditionally, vertical silos are used and are widely known, but in recent years an innovative solution has appeared – horizontal silos, which have also become mobile devices.For mobile concrete plants or other temporary projects that require flexibility and quick operation, a horizontal cement silo is an excellent solution. Moreover, horizontal cement silos retain all the basic functions of traditional vertical silos.
The history of horizontal silos is not new and dates back several decades. Initially, these were relatively small structures used to store bulk materials in small quantities. Over the years, and with the development of technology and the increase in demand for mobile solutions, horizontal silos have become more popular and available on the market. Currently, they are one of the commonly used types of silos. Horizontal silos are constantly evolving with technological progress.
The mobility of a horizontal silo involves the ability to easily move the silo from one place to another. Horizontal silos can be easily transported using appropriate devices, such as car semi-trailers.
Special cranes are not needed to set up a horizontal silo.A horizontal cement silo requires a level surface, but it does not necessarily have to be mounted on foundations. Special pads can be used to ensure stability and balance. This is important when it comes to quick implementation of an industrial installation without the need to obtain long and expensive building permits.
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In Biko Tech horizontal silos, we can store loose materials with similar physico-chemical properties, e.g. cement, lime, fly ash, sand, meals, powders, dusts, construction mixtures, filling materials, plant seeds and grains, and food granules.
The horizontal silo can be emptied with a specific (adjustable) capacity in the range of 0-40 m3/h thanks to the use of an inverter driving the screw conveyor. This enables precise dosing and control of the amount of material.
Horizontal silos are most often used in the construction industry, especially in mobile concrete plants. They are ideal for storing cement or other bulk materials that make concrete production possible.
Horizontal silos are used all over the world, but their popularity may vary by region and market. They are most often used in countries with a developed construction and infrastructure sector.
