Horizontal Cement Silo
Horizontal cement silos primarily store bulk materials such as cement, fly ash, and mineral powder. Manufacturers typically fabricate them in a cylindrical or elliptical shape and install them in a horizontal position. This design makes them especially suitable for locations with limited space or where frequent relocation is necessary, such as small concrete mixing plants and temporary construction sites. Notably, horizontal cement silos offer distinct advantages, including a compact structure, ease of mobility, and a small footprint.
Capacity：30-100T
Warranty: 18 months
Motor power: 18.5KW
Voltage: 220v/380v/415v/440v/480v(50Hz/60Hz)
Structure
The structure of a horizontal cement silo primarily consists of the following key parts:
Silo Body: The silo body serves as the main component, typically featuring a cylindrical or elliptical shape welded from steel plates. Furthermore, internally, reinforcing ribs are added to enhance overall strength and stability. For material flow, inlet and outlet ports are positioned at both ends to facilitate receiving and discharging materials.
Support Structure: The support structure includes outriggers and a foundation. Specifically, outriggers come in two types, fixed and adjustable, which work together to support the silo and maintain its stability.
Dust Collection System: To ensure environmental control, the silo is equipped with a dust collection system that prevents contamination and maintains material flowability. This system typically comprises dust collectors, ductwork, and fans, which effectively remove dust from the interior.
Arch-Breaking Device: A critical feature for reliable operation, an arch-breaking device is installed to prevent material arching from obstructing discharge. Common examples of this device include pneumatic vibrators, air cannons, or mechanical vibrators.
Level Gauges: Level gauges continuously monitor the material height inside the silo. Consequently, this allows for timely replenishment or cessation of loading. Common types used are capacitive, radar, and ultrasonic level gauges.
Discharging Device: The discharging device, which typically includes manual or pneumatic butterfly valves and screw conveyors, controls the precise unloading of materials.
Working principle
Materials enter the silo through the inlet via methods such as pneumatic conveying, screw conveying, or elevators. Once inside, the material accumulates naturally under gravity. The silo’s internal space stores the material, and its storage capacity depends on the silo’s volume and the material’s density. During unloading, operators open the unloading device, such as a butterfly valve, and the material flows out from the unloading port under gravity. To prevent material arching from affecting discharge, the arch-breaking device operates periodically or as needed to break up any formed arches. The dust removal system runs continuously, constantly removing dust from the silo during feeding and unloading, thereby ensuring material flowability and air quality.
Product Advantages
Compact Structure and Easy Mobility: The main unit features a horizontal design, making it compact and easy to move, suitable for applications with limited space or frequent relocation.
Small Footprint: Compared to vertical cement silos, horizontal cement silos occupy less floor space, effectively saving space.
Excellent Sealing and Environmental Compliance: The equipment adopts a fully enclosed structure with excellent sealing performance, effectively preventing material leakage and dust emission, meeting environmental protection requirements.
Simple Operation and Convenient Control: The equipment is simple to operate, easy to automate, and can be linked with other equipment to automate the production process.
Easy Maintenance: The equipment is easy to maintain, with easily replaceable parts, allowing for quick troubleshooting and production restoration.
High Adaptability: The equipment is suitable for storing various powdery and granular materials, such as cement, fly ash, and mineral powder.
High Reliability: Manufactured with high-quality materials and advanced processes, the equipment is highly reliable and durable, capable of long-term stable operation in harsh environments.
Strong Safety: The equipment is equipped with multiple safety devices, such as explosion-proof devices and pressure relief devices, effectively ensuring operator safety.
Product Parameters
| Items | Horizontal Cement Silo | |||
| Tank Volume | 30 Ton | 50 Ton | 70 Ton | 100 Ton |
| Steel Material | Q235 Carbon Steel | Q235 Carbon Steel | Q235 Carbon Steel | Q235 Carbon Steel |
| Control System | Central Control | Central Control | Central Control | Central Control |
| Discharge Chute | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Motor Power | 18.5kw | 18.5kw | 18.5kw | 18.5kw |
| Dimension Only Silo(mm) | 5800*2250*2550 | 7500*2250*2550 | 11500*2250*2550 | 9100X2250X4400 |
| Supporting Legs | 1500mm | 1500mm | 1500mm | 1500mm |
| Dust Filter | 1000mm | 1000mm | 1000mm | 1000mm |
| Flat Screw Conveyor | 219×5.8m | 219×7.5m | 273×11.5m | 273×9.1m |
| Pcs of Cross joints | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Pcs of Vibrator | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Pcs of Butterfly Valve | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
