Sami Turkulainen
Proposal Engineer, Business Unit Mining & Recycling
Silos
Silos, bins, and containers are used for storing bulk material to ensure the operation of the plant even during supply interruptions. The silos are widely applicable according to the customer’s needs.
Laitex silos are designed and manufactured for demanding processing conditions. The properties of the materials are taken into account in the design for storage, unloading and loading applications.
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SILO |
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| Specifications for typical applications | |
| Storage capacity | |
| Bins | 2…250m3 |
| Conical bottom silos | 10…300m3 |
| Flat bottom silos | 50…6000m3 |
| Construction details | |
| Typical construction materials | Carbon steel. Stainless steel. Acid proof steels. Other materials on request. |
| Design brief | According to SFS-EN 617, Loads EN 1991-4, design EN 1993-4-1, Manufacturing EN 1090-2: EXC 2, Dust explosion EN 14491 |
| Other options are available on request | |
Laitex's silos
Characteristic Benefits
- Supports large capacities.
- Compact construction.
- Operational reliability & flexibility.
- Customized solutions for demanding materials.
Bulk materials
- Concentrates
- Sand
- Ash
- Woodchips, bark, sawdust, peat
- Pellets
- Coal
- Limestone
- Cement
- Plastic materials
- Agricultural materials
- Other materials as requested
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