Horizontal Cement Silo
Horizontal Cement Silo
A Horizontal Cement Silo (also known as a Low-Profile Containerized Cement Silo or Mobile Horizontal Silo) is a compact, rectangular or cylindrical steel storage unit engineered to store and discharge bulk dry powder materials—such as Portland cement, fly ash, bentonite, and lime—while resting flat horizontally on the ground.
Capacity available: 20T to 300T;
Type: both mobile type and stationary type are available.
Main parts: Silo body; support legs; filter; safety valve; silo bottom screw conveyor; arch-breaking air pad; vibrating motor; Feeding pipe; weighing sensor (optional)
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Henan Shengmao Machinery Co., Ltd. manufactures heavy-duty horizontal cement storage silos ranging from 20 Tons to 300 Tons. Fabricated from high-tensile Q235 carbon steel with reinforced container box frames, our horizontal silos eliminate expensive civil engineering, long setup delays, and safety risks associated with tall vertical silos:
Unlike traditional upright vertical silos that stand 18–25 meters tall and require deep reinforced concrete foundations, horizontal cement silos feature a low-profile height (typically≤4.5 meters) and a self-supporting heavy-duty base frame. Designed to be 100% foundation-free, they can be placed directly on level compacted ground and put into immediate operation. Built with standard ISO shipping container dimensions or mobile trailer chassis, horizontal silos are the ideal bulk storage partner for mobile concrete batching plants, indoor precast workshops, road paving contracts, tunnels, and height-restricted urban job sites.
Main parts of our horizontal cement silo:
1. Heavy-Duty Silo Body: Q235 structural steel with reinforced external container-frame bracing and weather-tight CO2CO2 shielded welding.
2. Top-Mounted Electric Dust Catcher: High-efficiency cartridge filter capturing fine cement dust (≤10−20 mg/Nm3).
3. Pressure Relief Safety Valve: Protects the silo roof against sudden pressure surges during pneumatic tanker truck filling.
4. Bottom Arch-Breaker Screw Conveyor: Specially engineered horizontal internal screw trough designed to prevent powder jamming and ensure continuous positive feed.
5. External Electric Vibrating Motors: Strategically positioned along the lower V-hopper slope to release clinging powder.
6. Pneumatic Fluidization Aeration System: High-pressure air nozzles inject fluidizing air streams to break compacted powder bridges and ratholes.
7. Electronic Rotary Level Indicators: High-level and low-level sensors providing real-time audio-visual inventory status.
8. Onboard Silent Air Compressor: Supplies dedicated, filtered pneumatic pressure for aeration fluidization and discharge valve actuation.
9. Support Legs & Bracing: Fixed, mechanical telescopic, or hydraulic landing legs with customizable discharge clearance (1.5m to 4.5m).
10. Integrated Electrical Control Box: Pre-wired, IP55-rated central control panel featuring one-touch start/stop and overload protection.
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PARAMETERS
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Specification / Parameter |
Standard Value / Engineering Data |
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Storage Capacity Range |
20 Tons to 300 Tons (e.g., 20T, 35T, 50T, 55T, 60T, 100T, 150T, 200T, 300T) |
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Manufacturing Structure |
Welded Container Frame Type (ISO 20ft/40ft Standard & High Cube) |
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Maximum Containerable Capacity |
Up to 150 Tons (shipped directly inside standard shipping containers) |
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Overall Silo Height |
Approx. 4.0 m – 4.5 m (vs. 18m–22m for traditional vertical silos) |
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Effective Storage Volume Utilization |
≥95%≥95% (multi-angle hopper slope + fluidizing aeration) |
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Material of Construction |
High-grade Q235 Carbon Steel Plate & Structural Tubing |
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Bottom Discharge Mechanism |
Built-in Horizontal Arch-Breaker Screw Conveyor (∅168−∅273 mm∅168−∅273 mm) |
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Cement Feeding Pipe Diameter |
∅114 mm with quick camlock tanker coupling |
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Dust Emission Concentration |
≤10−20 mg/Nm3 (with top electric cartridge filter) |
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Discharge Clearance Height |
Customizable (1.5m to 4.5m) for mixer platforms or feeding screw conveyors |
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Foundation Requirement |
100% Foundation-Free (dry, compacted flat ground / steel plates) |
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Applicable Storage Powders |
Cement, Fly Ash, Bentonite, Micro-silica, Slag Powder, Lime, Dry Mortar |
CORE PARAMETERS
Capacity available: 20T to 300T;
Type: both mobile type and stationary type are available.
Main parts: Silo body; support legs; filter; safety valve; silo bottom screw conveyor; arch-breaking air pad; vibrating motor; Feeding pipe; weighing sensor (optional)
CORE SELLING POINT
100% Foundation-Free & Plug-and-Play Rapid Setup
Zero Concrete Foundation Required: Completely eliminates the time-consuming and expensive site preparation needed for traditional vertical silos (soil surveying, deep excavation, rebar tying, and concrete curing). Shengmao horizontal silos sit on an integrated, heavy-duty structural steel box-frame chassis. Instant Commissioning (2–4 Hours): Simply position the unit on dry, compacted flat ground (or steel road plates), connect 3-phase industrial power, and begin dispensing powder immediately. Substantial Cost Savings: Saves thousands of dollars in civil engineering and demolition costs, leaving zero civil waste and enabling 100% asset recovery when relocating to the next project.
Low-Profile Height (~4.5m) & Safe Ground-Level Maintenance
Overcomes Strict Municipal Height Limits: With an overall height of only approx. 4.0 m – 4.5 m (compared to 18 m – 25 m for conventional upright vertical silos), it complies with stringent urban building height limits, airport flight path clearances, and low bridge clearances. Ideal for Indoor & Underground Sites: Fits cleanly inside low-bay precast warehouses, mountain tunnels, underground mining galleries, and metro shafts without requiring roof penetrations. Ground-Accessible Servicing: Dust filter cleaning, electric motor inspection, and level indicator servicing are all conducted safely from ground level, eliminating the occupational hazards of high-altitude ladder climbing.
High Volume Utilization (≥95%≥95%) & Anti-Clogging Discharge
≥95% Effective Usable Capacity: Engineered with precision multi-angle internal V-slopes that direct dry powder smoothly toward the discharge trough, eliminating dead zones and powder retention. Integrated Bottom Arch-Breaker Screw Conveyor: Features a specially designed internal horizontal screw conveyor that prevents powder jamming and ensures continuous, positive feed to batching plant weigh hoppers. Triple Fluidization System (Anti-Arching / Anti-Bridging): Pneumatic Aeration Pads: Multiple high-pressure air nozzles inject fluidizing air streams into the hopper walls to break compacted powder bridges. Dual External Electric Vibrators: Mounted on the lower hopper slope to shake loose clinging cement particles. Onboard Silent Air Compressor: Supplies dedicated, filtered pneumatic pressure for continuous fluidization and valve actuation.
Fully Integrated Turnkey System (Ready-to-Operate Package)
Shengmao horizontal silos are delivered as complete, factory-tested operational units with all essential accessories pre-installed: Containerized Q235 Steel Silo Body with reinforced external structural bracing and anti-corrosion coating. Top-Mounted Electric Dust Catcher / Cartridge Filter (≤10−20 mg/Nm3≤10−20 mg/Nm3 dust emissions). Dual-Action Pressure Relief Safety Valve (prevents overpressurization during bulk tanker pumping). Internal Arch-Breaker Screw Conveyor (∅168−∅273 mm∅168−∅273 mm). Dual External High-Frequency Electric Vibrating Motors. Pneumatic Aeration Fluidization Nozzles & Air Piping. High & Low Electronic Rotary Level Indicators (real-time audio-visual inventory status). Integrated Onboard Air Compressor. Pre-Wired IP55 Electrical Central Control Panel with one-touch start/stop and overload protection. Standard ∅114 mm∅114 mm Steel Feeding Pipe with tanker camlock coupling.
Standard ISO Container Dimensions & Global Mobility
Up to 150T Containerized Export: Sized according to standard ISO shipping container dimensions (20ft / 40ft HQ), allowing units up to 150 Tons to ship directly inside standard ocean freight containers without paying out-of-gauge vessel surcharges. Telescopic / Hydraulic Self-Loading Legs (Optional): Equipped with hydraulic lifting legs that raise the silo body so a flatbed truck can back underneath, enabling self-loading and unloading without requiring a heavy mobile crane on site. Wheeled Trailer Chassis (Optional): Features heavy-duty axles, kingpins, and pneumatic braking to be towed directly behind mobile concrete batching plants. Proven Worldwide Projects: Successfully operating in over 20 countries, including Canada (55T & 35T), Hong Kong (customized 100T), Australia, New Zealand, and Italy.
RECOMMENDED USAGE SCENARIOS
Mobile Concrete Batching Plants (100% Foundation-Free Pairing)
Primary Role: Serves as the primary bulk cement and fly ash storage module for wheel-mounted and foundation-free mobile concrete batching plants (20 m³/h to 120 m³/h).
Operational Benefit: Both the mobile batching plant and horizontal silo require zero concrete foundations. They arrive together on standard trailers, sit directly on level compacted ground, connect power, and achieve full batching operation within a single day.
Tunneling, Underground Metro & Mining Projects
Primary Role: High-density bulk powder storage inside mountain tunnels, subterranean railway shafts, hydropower water-diversion tunnels, and underground mining galleries.
Operational Benefit: With an overall height of only ~4.5 meters, the low-profile silo fits comfortably within narrow tunnel cross-sections and low overhead clearances, supplying continuous cement and bentonite for shotcreting, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) tail-shield grouting, and rock-bolt anchoring.
Urban Construction & Height-Restricted Job Sites
Primary Role: Bulk storage in dense city centers, historical preservation districts, and areas adjacent to airport flight corridors.
Operational Benefit: Avoids strict municipal construction height caps (where 20m vertical silos violate zoning or aesthetic codes) and complies with civil aviation obstacle clearance requirements around airport runways and low overhead bridges.
Highway Paving, Bridge Expansion & Linear Infrastructure
Primary Role: Mobile powder station for long-distance linear paving contracts, expressway widening, high-speed rail viaducts, and rural road networks.
Operational Benefit: As paving advances down the corridor, the horizontal silo is quickly hoisted onto a flatbed trailer and moved to the next batching station. Because no concrete foundation was poured, it leaves zero civil waste and eliminates site restoration penalties.
Indoor Precast Concrete & Block Manufacturing Workshops
Primary Role: Dedicated powder supply for indoor precast factories manufacturing precast concrete pipes, AAC blocks, architectural panels, and precast beam elements.
Operational Benefit: Sits cleanly beneath standard low-bay factory overhead cranes (5m−8m5m−8m clearance) without requiring expensive structural roof modifications or outdoor weather-exposed piping.
Remote Sites & Short-Term Fast-Track Projects
Primary Role: Standalone temporary bulk powder depot for military engineering, disaster repair, remote quarry batching, and short-term civil contracts.
Operational Benefit: Optional telescopic or hydraulic lifting legs allow the silo body to raise itself so a flatbed truck can back underneath, enabling self-loading and unloading without needing a heavy mobile crane on remote job sites.
FAQ
Q1:Does a Shengmao horizontal cement silo require a concrete foundation?
A1:
No. Shengmao horizontal cement silos are 100% foundation-free. Built on an integrated, heavy-duty structural steel box-frame base, the silo does not require soil excavation, rebar tying, or concrete slab curing. It can be positioned directly on dry, compacted flat ground or steel road plates, connected to a 3-phase industrial power supply, and put into full operation within 2 to 4 hours.
Q2:What are the primary cost savings of a foundation-free horizontal silo compared to a vertical silo?
A2:
Civil Foundation Cost: Saves 3,000USD to 8,000USD+ per installation by eliminating concrete foundation pouring.
Setup Time: Commissioned in hours rather than 2–4 days of crane rigging and bolted panel assembly.
Relocation & Demolition Cost: Leaves zero civil waste on site and incurs no foundation demolition or ground restoration penalties when moving to the next project.
Q3:What is the overall height of a Shengmao horizontal cement silo, and why is it beneficial?
A3:
Shengmao horizontal cement silos have an overall height of only approximately 4.0 m – 4.5 m, compared to 18 m – 25 m for traditional vertical silos. This low-profile design provides two major advantages:
Compliance with Strict Height Caps: Easily complies with municipal urban building height limits, airport flight-path regulations, low bridge clearances, and mountain tunnel/shaft cross-sections.
Ground-Accessible Maintenance: Filter cleaning, motor lubrication, and level sensor inspections are conducted safely near ground level without high-altitude ladder climbing hazards.
Q4:Can a horizontal cement silo be installed inside a precast workshop or mountain tunnel?
A4:
Yes. Because it sits under 4.5 meters in height, it fits comfortably inside standard low-bay industrial factory buildings without cutting roof openings. It also fits within narrow tunnel cross-sections and underground metro shafts to supply continuous cement for shotcreting and TBM grouting.
Q5:What is the available capacity range for Shengmao horizontal cement silos?
A5:
We manufacture horizontal cement silos with capacities from 20 Tons to 300 Tons (standard models include 20T, 30T, 35T, 50T, 55T, 60T, 100T, 150T, 200T, and 300T, with custom configurations available).
Q6:How does Shengmao achieve ≥95% effective storage volume utilization without powder stagnation?
A6:
Horizontal silos traditionally risk powder retention along flat surfaces. Shengmao solves this through a multi-point engineering approach:
1. Multi-Angle Internal V-Slopes: Directs powder smoothly by gravity toward the bottom central discharge trough.
2. Internal Arch-Breaker Screw Conveyor: A built-in horizontal screw conveyor prevents material compaction and conveys powder continuously to the discharge outlet.
3. Dual External Electric Vibrators: High-frequency vibrating motors mounted on the hopper slopes shake loose any clinging powder.
4. Pneumatic Fluidization Aeration Pads: High-pressure air nozzles inject fluidizing air streams into the lower hopper to break bridges and ratholes.
Q7:What standard accessories are integrated into a Shengmao horizontal silo?
A7:
Every Shengmao horizontal silo is delivered as a complete, pre-tested turnkey system including:
1. Heavy-duty Q235 steel containerized silo body with anti-corrosion coating.
2. Top-mounted electric dust catcher / cartridge filter (≤10−20 mg/Nm3≤10−20 mg/Nm3 dust emission).
3. Dual-action pressure relief safety valve (protects against tanker overpressurization).
4. Built-in horizontal arch-breaker screw conveyor (∅168−∅273 mm∅168−∅273 mm).
5. Dual external electric vibrating motors.
6. Pneumatic aeration fluidization nozzles and piping.
7. Electronic rotary level indicators (High and Low level sensors).
8. Onboard silent air compressor.
9. Pre-wired IP55 central electrical control box with overload protection.
10. ∅114 mm steel cement feeding pipe with tanker camlock coupling.
Q8:How is cement loaded into the horizontal silo?
A8:
Bulk cement is loaded via a standard ∅114 mm∅114 mm feeding pipe connected to a bulk cement tanker truck via a quick camlock coupling. The tanker's onboard compressor blows the powder into the silo while the top electric dust collector filters exhaust air to prevent dust clouds.
Q9:How are Shengmao horizontal cement silos shipped internationally?
A9:
Shengmao horizontal silos are engineered according to standard ISO shipping container dimensions (20ft / 40ft HQ). Units with capacities up to 150 Tons can be shipped directly inside standard ocean freight containers, eliminating expensive Breakbulk vessel or Flat Rack surcharges.
Q10:What mobility options are available for frequent site relocation?
A10:
Hydraulic / Telescopic Self-Loading Legs: The silo can lift itself hydraulically so a flatbed truck can back underneath, enabling self-loading and unloading without requiring a heavy mobile crane on site.
Wheeled Trailer Chassis: Equipped with kingpins, heavy axles, and air brakes to be towed directly behind mobile concrete batching plants.
Q11:Where have Shengmao horizontal cement silos been exported worldwide?
A11:
Shengmao horizontal silos are operating across numerous international markets, including:
Canada: 55T and 35T containerized horizontal silos for remote mobile batching.
Hong Kong: Customized 100T low-profile horizontal silos for urban infrastructure.
Australia & New Zealand: Modular container silos for road paving and tunneling projects.
Italy: Containerized horizontal silos for precast concrete production.
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