Storage Hoppers, Silos & Bins
Storage Hoppers, Silos & Bins
The VIRA Engineering Storage Equipment range includes Hoppers, Silos, and Bins designed for efficient bulk material storage, smooth discharge, and long service life. Each vessel is engineered to suit the properties of the stored material, operational requirements, and space availability.
Improperly designed storage vessels often lead to issues such as material caking, segregation, rat-holing, or bridging. At VIRA Engineering, we carefully evaluate material flow properties, discharge requirements, and structural integrity to design reliable storage solutions that eliminate downtime and operational inefficiencies.
Advantages
- Custom Engineered – designed to suit material flow & customer process.
- Heavy-Duty Construction – ensures structural integrity and long service life.
- Rigid Support Frames – withstands dynamic loads and vibrations.
- Positive Material Discharge – prevents rat-holing, arching, or bridging.
- Dust-Tight Construction – eliminates fugitive emissions.
- Adaptability – compatible with various feeders, conveyors, and dischargers
Technical Parameters
| Storage Capacity | 1 m³ – 10,000 m³ (customized as per requirement) |
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| Material of Construction |
Mild Steel (MS) Stainless Steel (SS304 / SS316) Carbon Steel with epoxy/rubber lining FRP/Polymer-coated for corrosive materials |
| Design Standards | IS, DIN, ASME, CEMA standards (as per application) |
| Thickness | 4 mm – 40 mm (depending on size & load) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +250°C (special design up to 600°C) |
| Flow Patterns | Mass Flow / Funnel Flow / Expanded Flow |
| Discharge Options | Rotary Airlock Valve, Screw Feeder, Table Feeder, Vibratory Feeder |
| Accessories Available |
Level Sensors & Indicators Dust Collection Ports Access Platforms & Ladders Aeration Pads & Flow Aids (for cohesive powders) Load Cells for Weighing Silos |
Applications
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Cement, lime & gypsum plants
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Fertilizers & chemicals
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Mining & mineral processing
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Food & agriculture
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Pharmaceuticals & polymers
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Wastewater treatment & biomass handling
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Power & steel industries
Types of Storage Vessels Available
- Cylindrical Silo with Cone Bottom – for free-flowing materials, large capacity.
- Cylindrical Silo with Mass-Flow Bottom – ensures uniform discharge, prevents segregation.
- Square Hopper or Bin with Inverted Pyramid Bottom – suitable for limited space, small to medium volumes.
- Rectangular Hopper or Bin with Mass-Flow Bottom – engineered for difficult-to-flow powders and bulk solids.
Need Reliable Storage Solutions?
Our expert team can design and manufacture hoppers, silos, and bins tailored to your specific industrial requirements.