Silo Cleaning Technology
Bottlenecks in bulk solids storage systems will dramatically reduce productivity or even bring an operation to a halt. Output goes down and so does efficiency.
Using specialized cleaning technology, the ESS BinWhip can reclaim "dead" storage space from bunkers and silos. Cleaning services from ESS are effective on all types of storage hang-ups: wall build-ups, bridges, arches, rat holes, even complete blockages.
Coal, flour, cement, chemicals, grain, clay, limestone, gypsum, ore, foundry sand, wood chips - compacted against the walls or set to a concrete-like consistency - ESS can clean it in a manner that is effective, economical and safe, and guaranteed. ESS offers silo clean out as a stand alone service or as part of a total bulk solids flow improvement package, with the installation of an engineered Big Blaster Air Cannon System.
Silo cleaning means recovery of material, capacity and efficiency :
Silo cleaning by ESS provides many benefits.
No risk to personnel:
There is no need for personnel to enter the silo. Cleaning is performed by skilled ESS technicians from outside the silo, plant employees provide only haulage of material removed from the bin.
Capacity recovery:
By returning bulk solids storage systems to original capacity, more "live" material can be stored. The plant can use all its storage space.
Material Recovery:
Material removed from the silo can be used in plant operations. The value of this material will often pay the cost of cleaning.
Improved efficiency:
With full capacity restored, silos and bunkers provide storage and feeding at design rates, so plant operations run on schedule.
No Muss, No Fuss:
There are no explosives, no chemicals, no cutting of walls, no structural modifications, no contamination of material. Cleaning proceeds quickly, so downtime is limited.
Environmentally safe process:
Dry process allows material reclamation. No waste, no sludge, no water contamination.
Protects storage vessels:
The BinWhip is lightweight and easily controllable to avoid damage to the silo interior.
No mysteries, no secret procedures:
Plant personnel are welcome to observe as ESS specialists efficiently clean silo walls.
Performance Guaranteed:
Like all projects performed by ESS, silo cleaning is covered by the ESS Performance Guarantee.