Silo & Screw Conveyor Systems
Silos and screw conveyors are key bulk-material handling systems in concrete batching plants, cement operations, construction-chemical production and other industrial processes. Reliable storage and controlled material transfer depend on correct equipment selection, fabrication and maintenance.
Cement Silo Solutions
Silos are selected according to stored material, required capacity, site layout, transport restrictions and filling/discharge method. MakMach's catalogue includes welded, bolted and horizontal silo concepts.
Main Silo Equipment
- Silo venting filters and filter cartridges
- Pressure relief valves
- Level indicators / level sensors
- Fluidisation jets
- Butterfly valves
- Pneumatic actuators
- Pulse-jet solenoid valves
- Vibrators where required
Screw Conveyor Systems
Screw conveyors transfer cement, fly ash and similar dry bulk materials between silos, weighing hoppers and process equipment.
Main Screw Conveyor Components
- Welded screw flight / shaft assemblies
- Intermediate hanger bearings
- End bearings
- Drive shafts and couplings
- Motors and gearboxes
- Maintenance covers and connection components
How Should a Screw Conveyor Be Selected?
Conveyed material, target capacity, conveyor diameter, length, inclination, screw speed, filling level and drive power are interdependent. Capacity should be calculated for the actual application rather than inferred from diameter alone.
Spare Parts and Maintenance
Common service points include hanger bearings, end bearings, drive groups, screw flights, seals, filter cartridges, valves and pneumatic equipment. Planned inspection helps detect wear before it stops material transfer.
Project-Specific Manufacturing
Silo and screw-conveyor design should be based on actual material and site information. Structural loads, connection geometry, safety equipment and transport constraints should be confirmed during engineering.
