Storage silos and hoppers for food and dairy industries

Ensure optimal powder storage with solutions that enhance space efficiency, improve sanitation, and minimize contamination risks for continuous and reliable production.

Stores and Manages Bulk Powder Materials

Powder Process-Solutions offers robust Storage Silos and Hoppers tailored for efficient bulk powder management across the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries. Engineered for precision, these systems facilitate seamless loading, discharging, and explosion suppression, adapting to both continuous and manual operations. The silos are designed with special linings and coatings to prevent contamination and maintain product integrity. By offering various material options, including USDA/Dairy construction, these units are both durable and compliant with industry standards. Featuring integrated explosion venting and suppression systems, they enhance safety, while custom inlets and outlets offer flexibility in design. Optional vibratory bin dischargers and hopper fluidization systems ensure smooth material flow, and advanced scale systems provide accuracy in handling. These silos and hoppers are engineered to optimize space, ensure easy cleaning with options for automated CIP systems, and are fully supported with on-site setup and engineering customization to fit your specific processing needs.

Benefits

  • Maximizes storage efficiency, reducing space requirements and enhancing operational capacity.
  • Minimizes contamination risk with tailored linings and automated cleaning systems.
  • Enhances plant safety with integrated explosion suppression and venting.
  • Reduces material handling time with seamless loading and discharging mechanisms.
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards, supporting food and pharmaceutical quality assurance.

General


Applications
Food,Infant nutrition,Specialty industries,Nutritional powders,Dairy,Pharmaceutical
End products
Dietary fiber supplements,Nutraceutical powders,Pharmaceutical tablets,Infant formula,Milk powder,Herbal extracts,Protein supplements,Specialty dietary powders,Whey protein isolate,Vitamin blends
Steps before
Ingredient Weigh Batching,Mechanical Conveying,Pneumatic Conveying
Steps after
Packing,Filling,Mixing,Blending,Process Control Systems
Input ingredients
bulk powder,food powders,dairy powders,nutritional powders,infant nutrition
Output ingredients
stored powder,discharged powder,bulk storage
Market info
PPS (Powder Process-Solutions) is known for designing and manufacturing custom powder handling systems and equipment, specializing in sanitary process solutions for the food, dairy, and nutritional industries, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Technical Specifications


Material
Steel / Aluminum
Capacity
Varies by design,typically 1,000 - 10,000 kg
Insulation
With cladding
Internal Coatings
Food-grade lining
Explosion Venting
Included
Scale System
Integrated
Discharge Method
Vibratory bin dischargers,multiple screw bottoms
Automation
PLC-controlled
Compliance
USDA/Dairy construction
Custom Inlets/Outlets
Available

Operating Characteristics


Explosion risk management
NFPA compliant
Sanitation control
USDA/Dairy standards
Discharge method
Vibratory bin dischargers
Operation type
Batch / Inline Continuous
Environmental adaptation
Insulation with cladding
Space efficiency
Compact design
Access accessories
Ladders,stairs
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Physical Characteristics


Material selection
Stainless steel,carbon steel
Interior lining
Special linings and coatings
Exterior cladding
Insulation with cladding
Construction type
USDA/Dairy
Size options
Broad selection of sizes
Access methods
Ladders,stairs
Ventilation
Bin vent filters and receivers
Explosion protection
Explosion suppression and venting
Discharge method
Vibratory bin dischargers,hopper fluidization
Inlet/outlet customization
Custom inlets and outlets
Transportation
To plant site

Custom Options


Material selection
USDA/Dairy construction
Interior,exterior linings/coatings
Special linings and coatings
Insulation
Insulation with cladding
Custom Accessories
Ladders,stairs,and other accessories
Explosion protection
Explosion suppression and venting
Custom inlets/outlets
Custom inlets and outlets
Discharge method
Vibratory bin dischargers,hopper fluidization,and multiple screw bottoms
Transportation
Transportation to the plant site