Grout Finish on Two Clarifying Units – KY
Market: Power Material: Bottom Ash in Water Issue: Needed smooth, top layer of grout on the bottom of two clarifier units. Project Background: Bottom ash is a by-product of a coal-burning power generation facility. After the coal has been consumed, bottom ash remains and must be removed from the bottom of the […]
Storage Dome Cleaning and Inspection
Market: Cement Industry Material: Cement Issue: Material blowing out of aeration pipes around the dome, lack of material flow, and the decline of utilization efficiencies. Project Background: USA Silos was called out to the West Coast to assist a client with their 125' tall by 180' diameter cement storage dome. The storage […]
Florida Cement Company Material Buildup
Market:Cement Industry Material: Cement Issue: Cement storage silo that had not been cleaned since 2007 experienced significant material buildup in the hopper, impeding material flow. Project Background: A repeat customer contracted USA Silo Service to clean out a 40' diameter by 185' in height cement storage silo. The silo had not been […]
Silo Cleaning for Product Quality
When it comes to bulk material storage, maintaining the integrity of the stored product is just as critical as maximizing production efficiency. Material buildup and blockages do more than slow down operations; they can also reduce product quality. The Hidden Costs of Material Buildup When stored material becomes compacted or builds up on interior […]
Silo Maintenance: What’s New in Technology?
At USA Silo Service, we've spent more than 30 years focused on the silo services that extend the life of your bulk storage assets. While the methods used to build silos are constantly improving, the technology used to maintain existing structures has seen even more rapid advancement. At USA Silo Service, we focus on […]
Sealing Your Investment: Protecting Silo Integrity with an Advanced Rubberized Coating
In the world of bulk storage, moisture is the ultimate enemy. It causes clumping in stored materials, oxidation in steel, and the destructive freeze-thaw cycle in concrete. At USA Silo Service, we view our specialized exterior coatings not just as a finish, but as a proactive repair service that stops deterioration before it becomes a […]
Managing Combustible Dust: The Role of Routine Silo Cleaning in Risk Mitigation
Silo explosions are often associated with grain handling, but grain silos are far from the only structures at risk. Any confined space that contains dispersed, combustible dust, such as flour, sugar, coal, and wood products, has the potential to explode when dust is allowed to accumulate. At USA Silo Service, we see how routine […]
Why Silo Cleaning is Critical Right Now: Reclaim Your Capacity and Safety
Facilities often postpone silo cleaning, only to face a nightmare scenario when production ramps up. Whether you are storing cement, fly ash, grain, or coal, the cost of waiting to clean your silo almost always exceeds the investment in professional maintenance. This time of year is one of the best to schedule a silo […]
Preventing Silo Collapse: Common Operational Failures to Watch For
A silo collapse is a nightmare scenario for any facility manager. While these structures look indestructible, their integrity depends heavily on how they are maintained and cleaned. At USA Silo Service, we see the consequences of neglected maintenance far too often. Material Buildup and Bridging When material clings to the walls (buildup) or forms […]
Comprehensive Silo Maintenance Checklist
At USA Silo Service, silo maintenance is an ongoing commitment to inspection, professional cleaning, and preventive care. While it's important to keep your silos clean, you should never attempt to clean a silo or remove material buildup yourself. Using unskilled workers to break up material inside a silo is extremely dangerous and often results in […]