The importance of temperature control inside the silo: Thermometry systems
Silos are made of sheet metal, with a galvanised coating. And although it may seem otherwise, the increase in temperature of the sheet due to the heat of the sun is very superficial and does not affect the grain mass. The temperature variation that does affect the...
Raw materials storage plant at PROCAVI feed mill in Spain
We have started the assembly of a raw materials storage plant for the PROCAVI’s feed mill in Carmona (Seville, Spain). It is a turnkey project, including: Reception. The product is received in a 6×4 m spout hopper covered with a corrugated sheet metal warehouse...
Difference and benefits of a galvanized steel silo and a carbon steel silo with food paint
Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel in order to prevent rusting. That means that thicker coating gives the steel longer useful life.
In the market, you will find silo manufacturer using different Zinc coatings: Z-275, Z-375, Z-450, Z-600. The number means the grams of zinc per square meter that the steel has in both side (inner and outer faces).
Silos Cordoba supplies Z-600 in all its silos.
