Bulk storage silos for food products

Ensure optimal powder storage and handling with versatile silos designed for efficient integration into your production line, maintaining product integrity from storage to discharge.

Stores and Conveys Bulk Food Powders

GEA’s engineered powder storage and conveying silos are designed for food and dairy production lines, addressing the need for efficient bulk material management. These silos are available in epoxy-coated steel, stainless steel, or aluminum, supporting indoor or outdoor installations. They provide precise material handling for applications including milk powder, icing sugar, and bread flour, enhancing storage and conveying tasks. Utilizing vacuum, pressure, and explosion relief systems, these silos ensure safe operations in continuous and automated processes. Integration capabilities include loadcell weighing and various level measurement options, optimizing production flow. These systems are customizable to suit specific plant requirements and ensure compliance with industry standards, allowing seamless integration and improved energy efficiency.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with automated storage and conveying operations.
  • Minimizes material waste through precise level measurement and control.
  • Supports diverse product requirements with customizable material options.
  • Ensures safe operation with integrated vacuum and pressure relief systems.
  • Facilitates easy integration into existing production lines with flexible installation options.

General


Applications
Mixtures,Ingredients,Sugar,Cereals,Dairy powders,Flour,Starch,Food products,Salt
End products
Icing sugar,Table salt,Instant oatmeal,Cornstarch,Cake mixes,Bread flour,Milk powder,Whey protein concentrate,Breakfast cereal
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Product Preparation,Pre-processing
Steps after
Packaging,Sterilization,Product Conveying,Quality Control
Input ingredients
dairy powders,sugar,flour,starch,salt,ingredients,mixtures,cereals
Output ingredients
stored powder,processed materials,separated air and product
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Construction Material
Epoxy coated steel,stainless steel,aluminium
Silo Type
Indoor or outdoor
Silo Shape
Round with conical and chisel
Safety Systems
Vacuum,pressure and explosion relief systems
Access Equipment
Ladders,platforms,manholes,windows,illumination
Dehumidification System
For hygroscopic products and humid or tropical environments
Ventilation System
Heating and cooling as required
Filling System
Road tanker,pneumatic,and mechanical
Weighing and Measurement
Loadcell weighing,point,ultrasonic,guided radar
Discharge Equipment
Vibratory,aeration,mechanical devices

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Quick changeover
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
Efficient energy usage
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Air incorporation control
Advanced control systems

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Construction Material
Epoxy coated steel,stainless steel,aluminium
Silo Type
Indoor or outdoor
Silo Shape
Round with conical and chisel
Access Equipment
Ladders,platforms,manholes,windows
Height and Size
Customizable based on application
Discharge Equipment
Vibratory,aeration,mechanical devices

Custom Options


Construction Material
Epoxy coated steel / Stainless steel / Aluminium
Silo Type
Indoor / Outdoor
Silo Shape
Round with conical and chisel
Access Equipment
Ladders / Platforms / Manholes / Windows / Illumination
System Integration
Entire powder storage and conveying system including software
Discharge Method
Vibratory / Aeration / Mechanical devices