THE ADVANTAGES OF CONE (HOPPER-BOTTOM) SILOS

While we mostly recognise silos as having the 30degree inverted cone top, grain storage comes in a range of configurations; all with their own unique set of benefits.

Cone bottom, or hopper bottom, silos - aptly named for their shape, are an excellent choice for growers looking for a smaller storage solution, and are the focus of this article.

EASY TO UNLOAD

The main advantage of a cone-bottom silo is the ease of unloading it offers. The conical bottom is benefited naturally by gravity, in that the sloped sides offer an easy route out of a hatched bottom.

COMPLETE DRAINAGE

In addition to being easy to unload, a cone-bottom silo will also empty completely; leaving no grain remnants and no wastage.

EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Although it can be a task none of us are that keen on, cleaning and maintaining our grain storage is imperative for the health and future profitability of our grain stores.

A cone-bottom silo is often an easier bin to clean and maintain, simply because it has less area to cover, as well as the fact that it will be completely drained of grain each time it is unloaded.

SMALLER CAPACITY FOR SHORT TERM STORAGE

Given their smaller capacity and ease of loading and unloading, cone-bottom silos are ideal for short-term storage, making it a great option for growers who are looking to watch the market and ensure they get the best price for their grain.

CUSTOMISABLE BASED ON GROWERS NEEDS

Cyclone cone-bottom silos are available in a wide range of sizes - available with 37, 47 or 60 degree cone, in 15 to 1,500 tonnes - and are customisable to suit the growers demand for storage and what will be stored inside.

Whether it will be storing grain for future marketing or for feed, our team will work with you to engineer a cone-bottom silo that will work to your advantage.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the benefits of incorporating cone silos in your on-farm storage, get in touch with the Optimum team today. A cone silo manufactured by Cyclone silos will give you, the grower, flexibility in your grain storage, offering both a short and long term storage solution that is simple to load and unload, and easy to clean and maintain.