Safe hoppers and silos
How to prevent material clogging
© Martin Engineering
© Martin Engineering
© Martin Engineering
© Martin Engineering
© Martin Engineering
Hoppers and silos for mines and quarries extracting raw material are designed for the needs and environment at the time of construction, but production demands and shifts in climate are changing the dynamic. Modest changes in moisture content can cause adhesion to hopper and silo walls. Low temperatures and changes in atmospheric pressure – especially if the silo is stagnant for long periods – can contribute to flow changes. This article explains how to prevent blockages caused by material.
In the past, when material accumulation problems became a recurring issue, processors would usually limp along until the next scheduled shutdown. That could cost a business hundreds of thousands of dollars per day in lost production. Once coarse material adheres, the buildup is generally fast and dense, eventually resulting in downtime to remove. Seeking ways to address it quickly without the proper tools or training can also be the moment when workplace safety degrades.
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