Mechanical Filling and Emptying Systems for Flat Bottom Silos

Conveyor and Elevator Systems for Flat Bottom Silos

Kongskilde’s mechanical silo feeding systems are designed to move grain efficiently to and from self-emptying flat bottom silos, using a combination of silo elevators and chain silo conveyors for continuous, high-volume transfer.

The system begins with a chain conveyor featuring a side inlet at the bottom of the grain pit. To reduce pit depth while still holding large volumes of grain, a horizontal conveyor can be installed along the pit floor—allowing for extended length without excessive depth excavation.

This conveyor feeds the grain into a vertical silo elevator, which lifts it to a horizontal chain conveyor placed above the silos. Each silo conveyor line includes outlets positioned at the filling points on top of each silo, enabling precise and even distribution.

For emptying, a horizontal conveyor collects grain from the silo’s built-in discharge system and feeds it back into the bucket elevator, ready for truck loading or further processing. The entire silo filling system is modular and easily expandable to accommodate more silos as storage needs grow.

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