Industrial silos are used to store a wide variety of materials. These include dry goods, wet materials and chemical products, all of which require silo cleaning & painting services. In addition, the buildup of residue on the interior reduces the volume of fresh product the silo will hold. This may eventually make the silo unusable until the residue is removed.
Periodic silo cleaning is important for several reasons:
Cleaning out residue buildup
Reducing product clotting that can clog production lines
Removing food contaminants and minimizing potential liability
Preventing or eliminating microbial contamination
Protecting against insect infestation
Maintaining product freshness
Maximizing storage capacity and silo efficiency
Refurbishment & Maintenance Packages can include but are not limited to:
Shot blasting & painting – Silo Cleaning Services, including refurbishment
Enclosed spaces
Bridging Clearance;
High-Level Access Works to facilitate entablature cleaning;
Roof Cleaning;
Handrail, Blowline & Access Ladder Inspections;
Hygiene & Inspection Certification for external auditing,
A maintenance package designed to suit your particular requirements;
Grit Blasting & Protective Coatings Applications. (Internal and External);
Silo Maintenance & Remedial Work. (Internal and External);
Repairs & refurbishment of concrete, fiberglass, steel & corrugated steel;
Rope Access: Cradle, Harness, Breathing Apparatus Work;
Confined Space Entry;
HOW SILO CLEANING IMPROVES EFFICIENCY
The free movement of stored materials, on a first-in, first-out basis, is key to maximizing silo efficiency. This allows for the oldest product to evacuate first and does not contaminate newer, fresher product. Common problems are rat-holing and bridging. With rat-holing, powder from dry goods adheres to the walls of the silo. Therefore, this allows only a narrow channel (rat hole) through which product can flow out of the silo. This means, bridging happens when material causes a blockage at the base of the silo.
Pharaon Industries WA is highly skilled at safely and thoroughly cleaning silos, while minimizing downtime in your operation. Our service is fast and effective. Therefore, we also clean bins, hoppers, tanks, cooling towers, industrial ovens and high ceilings.
Contact us today to get your silo and tanks in top condition!