Introduction to cement silos

Cement silos are indispensable bulk cement storage equipment in concrete batching plants and cement slurry plants. Cement silos are uniquely designed with a closed structure to efficiently and safely store various bulk materials such as cement, fly ash, and bentonite. This type of tank equipment, with its excellent storage capacity and adaptability, can properly store all kinds of bulk materials, whether it is cement, fly ash or bentonite, and plays a vital role in the construction industry.

What are the types of cement silos?

Cement silos are containers for storing powdered materials such as cement. According to different classification standards, cement silos can be divided into many types. The following are common classification methods:

Classification by capacity

50T and below Generally made as a whole (Non-detachable Type/welded-type).	50T and above Generally made as separate parts (Detachable Type/dismantled type/bolted-type). (Limited to container loading.)

Classification by structural form

Vertical cement silo:

Vertical cement silo is cylindrical or conical, with a high height and a relatively small floor area. It is usually welded from steel plates, with a screw conveyor or pneumatic conveying device inside to transport cement to the mixing station. The vertical cement silo has a large capacity and is suitable for large-scale production. It is widely used in large concrete mixing stations, cement plants, grinding stations and other places, and is suitable for long-term stable production scenarios.

Horizontal cement silo:

Horizontal cement silo is rectangular or cylindrical, supported by several legs at the bottom, with a low height and an overall height of about 2.9 meters. The horizontal cement silo occupies a large area, but is easy to install and does not require complex foundation construction. It is suitable for places with limited height, such as within the factory area and corridors. It is also suitable for some small and medium-sized mixing stations or projects that require frequent site movement.

Integral cement silo

Welded-type cement silo refers to cement silos that are welded at the place of production and exported as finished products.

Split cement silo

Bolted-type cement silo refers to cement silos that are shipped and exported in pieces and then bolted together to form an integral whole after arriving at the destination.

The transportation methods of split and whole silos are different. A 50T cement silo requires a 40HQ, a 100T split cement silo requires a 40HQ, and three 100T split silos require 2 high cabinets.