FMW Wood Chip Storage Solution – Round Silo Discharge System
Maximize Efficiency and Reliability with FMW’s Round-Silo Discharge System
A reliable wood chip storage silo is essential for any modern woodyard or biomass facility. FMW’s Round-Silo Discharge System is a cylindrical wood chip storage silo designed to ensure consistent, blockage-free material flow – addressing a part of the process that is often overlooked, yet critical to overall efficiency.
Efficient and reliable wood chip handling is crucial for maintaining smooth operations. Inconsistent material flow and blockages in storage systems can lead to downtime, inefficiencies, and higher operating costs.
FMW’s Round-Silo Discharge System is a proven solution, designed to address these challenges. It ensures a consistent flow of wood chips, preventing blockages and ensuring uniform chip distribution. The system is perfect for clients that demand precise material handling and controlled chip discharge.
Introducing FMWs Round-Silo Discharge System
The Round-Silo Discharge System is a cylindrical storage structure designed to ensure consistent flow of wood chips, preventing blockages and ensuring uniform chip distribution. This solution caters to everyone who is looking to optimize their material handling processes and improve overall efficiency.
In-house screw production guarantees FMWs quality, reliability and fast maintenance service.
Benefits of a Round-Silo Discharge System
- 100% active storage volume with no dead areas
- First-In / First-Out (FIFO) operation for optimal material management
- Efficient and economical fully automated operation
- Closed storage to maintain chip quality
- Indication of actual storage volume for improved monitoring
- Adjustable discharge capacity
- Design dependent on material (mild steel or stainless steel)
How it works:
The Round-Silo Discharge System ensures a consistent flow of material. The discharge screw meters the material through the centre of the bottom silo via a discharge chute.
Available Configurations
The FMW Round-Silo Discharge System can be configured to your site requirements:
- Closed silo or open pile
- Delivered as a standalone component or as a full turnkey system
- Available in ATEX-compliant design for applications requiring explosion protection due to combustible dust, engineered in line with the EU [ATEX Directive] requirements for equipment operating in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Suitable for a wide range of bulk materials in addition to wood chips
Our engineering team defines the correct configuration and zone classification together with you, based on your specific site and material conditions.
Why Choose FMW’s Wood Chip Storage Silo?
The Round-Silo Discharge System is a proven solution for a diverse range of applications. If you are facing challenges with inconsistent material flow, blockages, or inefficiencies in your handling process, this system is designed to address and resolve those issues. It ultimately leads to improved efficiency compared to non-automated systems, reduced downtime, and increased productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Round-Silo Discharge System available in an ATEX-compliant design?
Yes, the system is available in an ATEX-compliant design as an option for facilities that require explosion protection due to combustible dust.
Configuration and zone classification are defined together with FMW’s engineering team based on your specific site conditions and applicable regulations in your region.
What is the maximum silo volume?
The FMW Round-Silo Discharge System is available in four standard sizes, from 200 m³ up to 15,000 m³ net volume (Type RWS 3).
Silo diameter, height, and discharge capacity are matched to your required storage volume and site footprint.
Can the silo be open or closed?
Both closed silo and open pile configurations are available, depending on chip quality requirements and site conditions.
A closed silo protects material from weather and moisture, while an open pile configuration can offer a more cost-effective solution where conditions allow.
Is it available as a turnkey system?
Yes, the system is available either as a standalone component or as a complete turnkey solution.
This flexibility allows the system to be integrated into new installations or retrofitted into existing woodyard and material handling operations.
Are the discharge screws manufactured in-house?
Yes, FMW manufactures its discharge screws in-house, ensuring strict quality control from raw material to finished component.
This is particularly important for the discharge screw, as it is the most wear-exposed part of the Round-Silo Discharge System. In-house production allows FMW to respond quickly with spare parts and maintenance support, minimizing downtime for your operation.
Conclusion
In conclusion the Round-Silo Discharge System is simplifying and improving your material handling processes. With FMW’s Round Silo Discharge System, you can rely on our decades of experience, commitment to quality, and professional approach to deliver the best possible storage solution for your needs. Discover how our Round-Silo Discharge System can be tailored to your facility’s needs by contacting our team of experts.
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