Should I upgrade my cement silo?

Cement Silos offer massive potential savings for construction companies, batching centres and precast concrete factories as efficient and secure storage for cement powder or PFA (pulverised fuel ash). Here at Utranazz, we want to make sure that our customers have all the right information before they make a decision, so here is our guide to upgrading your cement silo.

An Utranazz guide to cement silos

Cement silos offer the perfect solution to the expensive and time-consuming method of adding cement to the concrete mix. A cement silo enables our customers to buy their cement powder in bulk, store it and dispense when needed. This keeps our customers as flexible as possible, as they aren’t relying on deliveries or waiting for cement bags to be painstakingly loaded and unloaded.

Our steel cement silos are perfect for the storage of cement or PFA (Pulverised Fuel Ash) making it easier than ever to mix vast quantities of concrete, mortar or grout in a short amount of time thanks to their capacity of up to 75 tonnes and augers for accurate discharge.

In addition to cost and time savings, a cement silo is also much safer than manually loading cement. The auger directly dispenses cement into a mixer, reducing the number of airborne particles as well as wastage. At Utranazz, we take care on increasing the safety of our equipment, so that they are reliable and our customers have peace of mind, knowing that we care about the safety of your employees and members of the public.

Both brand new full-scale and used low-level cement silos can be fitted with a variety of accessories. These can range from radio remote controls (which can operate the blower from a safe distance) to in-built water systems with their own on-board tanks and electronic weighing systems. Such accessories are especially useful in vertical cement silos. Radio equipment allows your staff to operate from a safe distance reducing the risk of injury during hazardous stages of unloading or loading vertical cement silos.

Our silos come in semi-permanent vertical and fully mobile low-level or horizontal cement silo varieties. The low-level silos are specifically design for quick and easy set-up as well as being easy to dismantle. A flatbed truck can be driven underneath and the legs of the silo can be removed, lowering the low-level cement silo onto the vehicle. This easy process means that there is no need for a crane or other machinery, making it the ideal solution for construction and development sites.

Our expert craftsmen and technicians can also customise any cement silo to fit your needs. Utranazz recently added a second discharge auger to a Slimatic 45/DE Vertical Silo for iMix Concrete so that they can fill their volumetric mixer and batching plant at the same time, saving them lots of time and keeping their fleet on the move.

Does my cement silo need upgrading?

Cement silos are used to store and discharge cement and other powder materials when required. Some of the most common signs that your silo needs to be replaced include:

• Weight inaccuracies on powders discharged
• Flaking paint and signs of rust
• Blockages in the flow of powder
• Worn flights on augers

If your silo is in need of an upgrade, at Utranazz, we offer a huge range of cement silos in a variety of different sizes, in both horizontal and vertical forms. If you’re thinking about upgrading your cement silo, take a look at some of the features and benefits of our cement silos below to find the best solution for your business.

Our Range of Low-Level Cement Silos

Hydromix/SAMI Eurosilo Horizontal Silo Range

Our horizontal cement silos have easily become one of the most popular models in the UK due to them being so quick and easy to get up and running on site, without the need for cranes or other lifting equipment. The SPF range of mobile low-level cement silos are equipped with electronic weighing systems, making them suitable for controlling and managing any quantity of powder, large or small. They are compatible for use with wet and dry batching plants.

Main features include:

• Fully Mobile
• 10 – 100+ ton capacity
• Quick & easy installation using off-loading legs, no need for crane
• Electronic weigh system with digital display and printer
• Compliant with EU safety regulations

Our Range of Vertical Cement Silos

Hydromix/SAMI Silmatic Range

Our range of Silmatic vertical cement silos provide a high-quality, value-for-money option, offering a permanent solution for cement and powder storage and distribution. These silos are fitted with a fill pipe, relief valve, control panel ad inspection hatch as standard, and are suitable for use with both wet and dry concrete batching plants.

Main features include:

• 15 – 200+ ton capacity
• Low maintenance
• Value for money
• Quick & easy to set up and operate
• Compliant with EU safety regulations

Hydromix Weigh Hoppers and Bag Breakers

We offer both direct feed and independent free-standing weigh hoppers, designed for weighing cement powder used in conjunction with upright cement silos. Weigh hoppers and bag breakers are ideal for ready-mix operations where precision is key, offering both manual and automated configuration options for easy and efficient cement distribution.

Our direct feed weigh hoppers are suitable for 1,000 – 1,500kgs of powder, while our independent free-standing weigh hopper can hold 2,00 – 2,500kgs. Both options feature a discharge auger and independent control panel.

Why Utranazz?

At Utranazz, we have more than 50 years’ experience supplying the UK’s largest range of concrete equipment including both new and used cement silos for both sale and hire. There is nothing we don’t know about cement powder storing and dispensing, and concrete batching, so we’re sure to have the right equipment for your job. Our friendly sales team is on hand to offer advice and solutions to any project requirements.

Thanks to our range of finance options including part exchange, hire with optional purchase and guaranteed buy back, we provide great solutions for any requirement and budget. Take a look at our full choice of sales packages to find out more or give our team a call on 01280 820770 or email: [email protected]