Steel and Trevira silos

Steel and Trevira Silos: Specialised Solutions for Bulk Material Storage

Steel and trevira silos represent two distinct types of bulk storage solutions, each with specific characteristics and advantages that make them suitable for different industrial applications.

Advantages of Steel Silos

• High Strength: Steel offers excellent mechanical strength, ensuring the stability and safety of the silo even under heavy loads.
• Durability: Steel silos, if properly maintained, can have a long service life.
• Versatility of Sizes and Configurations: They can be designed and manufactured in different sizes and configurations to suit specific storage needs and available space.
• Suitable for Different Types of Materials: Can be used to store a wide range of materials, from powders to granules, including abrasive or corrosive materials (using stainless steel).
• Customisation possibilities: They can be equipped with accessories and control systems to optimise the storage and unloading process.

Typical Applications of Steel Silos

• Food industry (storage of cereals, flour, sugar)
• Chemical and pharmaceutical industry (storage of powders and granules)
• Plastics industry (storage of resins and polymers)
• Cement and building materials industry (storage of cement, lime)
• Agricultural sector (grain and feed storage)

Advantages of Trevira silos:

• Lightness: Trevira silos are much lighter than steel silos, facilitating transport and installation.
• Design Flexibility: The material allows for customised shapes and sizes to fit limited spaces or specific storage needs.
• Good Weather Resistance: The technical fabrics used are often treated to resist moisture and UV radiation.
• Ease of Installation: Installation of trevira silos is generally easier and faster than steel silos.
• Lower cost (in some cases): For some applications and sizes, trevira silos can be a cheaper solution.

Typical Applications of Trevira Silos:

• Temporary or mobile storage of bulk materials
• Storage of light, non-aggressive materials
• Applications where space is limited and flexibility is important
• Agricultural sector (storage of animal feed, cereals in small quantities)
• Food industry (storage of dry ingredients in controlled environments)

Considerations in Choosing between Steel Sili and Trevira

The choice between a steel and a trevira silo depends on several factors, including:

• Type of material to be stored: Material properties (weight, corrosivity, need for specific protection) influence the choice of silo material.
• Required storage capacity: The size of the silo depends on the amount of material to be stored.
• Available space: The size and configuration of the space influence the choice of silo type.
• Budget: The cost of the silo is an important factor to consider.
• Expected durability and environmental conditions: The strength and durability of the silo material must be appropriate for the environment in which it will be installed.
• Need for mobility or customisation: If flexibility or the ability to move the silo is required, trevira might be a better choice.