Vertical silos can be configured with different technical components and operational accessories, selected according to the material to be stored, the loading and unloading methods and the specific application requirements. The solutions listed in this section represent some of the available configurations and do not constitute a complete list. Poggi develops each supply in a customized way, evaluating the most suitable equipment to ensure functionality, reliability and correct integration with the operational context.
Different systems are available for the constant monitoring of material levels inside the silo, designed according to the type of stored product and specific operational requirements.
Configurations can include digital or analog indicators, rotary sensors, diaphragm systems and other level control solutions designed to ensure continuous monitoring, reliability and correct management of material loading and unloading phases.
For use in environments exposed to low temperatures or critical weather conditions, insulation systems, electric heaters and anti-freeze devices are available. Solutions designed to ensure the correct operation of the silo in every season.
The silo can be equipped with devices designed to facilitate the correct flow of material towards discharge and prevent the formation of build-ups or compaction.
Vibrators, percussion systems and fluidization circuits are available and can be configured according to the characteristics of the handled material and specific operational requirements, ensuring continuity and regularity during extraction operations.
The discharge cone can be configured in different variants, according to the type of material and operational requirements. Double outlet versions and solutions with optimized inclinations to facilitate complete emptying are available. This flexibility allows improved process efficiency and ensures a constant and controlled material flow.
Poggi silos can be equipped with weighing systems* for the accurate measurement of stored material quantities. Detection is carried out through integrated load cells, with data displayed on digital terminals. Upon request, advanced functions can be integrated for remote control, automatic dosing recording and traceability of loading and unloading cycles.
Different accessories are available to improve operator safety during silo access, inspection and maintenance operations.
Configurations can include vertical ladders, guardrails, upper safety gates, lower ladder safety closures and connecting walkways, designed to ensure accessibility, operational practicality and increased safety during machine use and inspection activities.
The top filter is an accessory installed on the silo roof, designed to retain venting dust generated during silo loading operations. Its operation ensures efficient separation between air and particles, keeping the operating area clean and reducing emissions into the environment. Available in different configurations, the filter can be selected according to the granulometry and nature of the stored material, ensuring protection, operational continuity and product preservation.
The pressure control valve is an essential device designed to ensure the correct pressure balance inside the silo during loading and unloading operations. It automatically activates in the event of overpressure or vacuum conditions, protecting the structure and ensuring safe operating conditions. Its fast and calibrated action helps preserve the integrity of the silo and maintain constant efficiency throughout the storage process.
In bolted vertical silos, the gaskets installed at the junction points between the different structural elements play a fundamental role in ensuring proper sealing, protection against weather conditions and long-term reliability.
Poggi offers different types of gaskets, selectable according to specific application requirements and the stored material. For example, closed-cell adhesive gaskets are also available, designed to ensure high sealing performance, as well as configurations suitable for food applications or water storage.
The possibility of choosing different configurations allows optimization of the silo’s overall performance, durability and efficiency.
The dust collector hood is an accessory designed to connect two or more silos when a filter is not required on each individual unit. It channels venting dust towards a single treatment point, reducing dispersion during loading operations. This solution optimizes dust management, simplifies the system and helps keep the operating area cleaner and safer.
The silo can be configured with different types of discharge valves, designed according to the handled material, operational requirements and flow management methods.
Butterfly valves, slide gate valves and other interception solutions are available, configurable with different manual, pneumatic or electric actuators, designed to ensure precise control, operational reliability and correct management of material discharge operations.
Configurations can be integrated with dosing, conveying or automation systems, easily adapting to the specific operating requirements of the machine.
