Material Handling
Steel Silos
Steel silos store raw material, provide buffer capacity, hold finished product, or handle powder. They decouple upstream and downstream, smoothing surges and protecting equipment. A correctly specified silo prevents bridging and ensures reliable discharge.
Equipment in this category
Owner's decision centres on matching geometry, discharge, and lining to bulk density and flow. Testwork determines wall pressures and the need for anti-blockage and dust extraction. The right combination avoids downtime and preserves material quality.
Raw Material Silos receive run-of-mine or crushed feed and supply the plant. Buffer Silos absorb flow variations between stages, providing steady head. Storage Silos hold finished material for dispatch. Powder Silos handle fine dry product with attention to aeration, dust extraction, and flow. Each type is designed around its specific discharge and structural demands.
- Raw Material Silocat.
- Buffer Silocat.
- Storage Silocat.
- Powder Silocat.
Names marked cat. follow the equipment handbook rather than the product catalogue naming.
What decides the selection
Selection begins with the required live capacity and the bulk density and flowability of the stored material, measured through standard tests. These values determine wall pressures and structural loading. Discharge arrangement is matched to flow pattern, while anti-blockage measures and wear lining are specified from abrasion and cohesion testwork. Dust extraction connection is sized for the air displacement rate during filling.
- Effective volume
- Bulk density of the stored material
- Flowability
- Silo wall pressure
- Discharge arrangement
- Anti-blockage measures
- Structural loading
- Wear-resistant lining
- Dust extraction connection
Machines in this category
41 models across 2 machine types, as published in the Xinhai equipment application manual.
| Machine | Models | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Raw Material Silo | 31 | |
| Steel Powder Silo | 10 |
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / ISO 9712 / CE / CSA W47.1 / CNAS accredited laboratory
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