Design and structural calculation by our own team, specialised in large mechanical structures.
Silomasters has its own engineering department, specialised in the design and calculation of large mechanical structures: silos, tanks, platforms and support towers, where safety margins, weight and durability have to work together.
Because design, calculation and manufacturing are under one roof, our engineers work directly with the production team: every drawing is developed knowing how it will be cut, formed, welded and installed, and every calculation is checked against real manufacturing tolerances.
The result is a structure optimised from the very first sketch: no more steel than necessary, and no less strength than the project demands.
Thanks to high-strength S450GD steel and the optimisation of every panel, stiffener and joint in our own structural calculations, a Silomasters silo weighs considerably less than a conventional design with the same capacity and the same design loads.
Lighter structures mean less steel to manufacture, lower transport costs, lighter foundations and faster installation, without compromising safety factors.
| Silo (Ø × eave height) | Storage capacity | Conventional design | Silomasters design | Weight saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ø 10 m × 12 m | ≈ 940 m³ | 24.0 t | 19.5 t | −19% |
| Ø 15 m × 14 m | ≈ 2,470 m³ | 61.0 t | 49.5 t | −19% |
| Ø 20 m × 16 m | ≈ 5,030 m³ | 118 t | 95 t | −19% |
| Ø 26 m × 20 m | ≈ 10,620 m³ | 236 t | 187 t | −21% |
Indicative values for typical configurations, with identical design loads. Final weights depend on the stored material, site loads and applicable local regulations.
Two factors define a reliable silo design: the standards it is calculated to and the real loads it will bear on its site.
We calculate to the Eurocodes and ANSI standards, and we also take into account the local regulations of the country where the silo will be built.
Every project is checked against the loads of its own site, so the structure is designed for the real conditions it will face.
Protecting grain quality does not end with the structure. We design the monitoring and aeration systems together with the silo, so they work as a whole.
Continuous temperature monitoring with early warnings, to detect storage problems before they cause grain losses, with fewer manual inspections.
Fans, ducts and extractors sized to the diameter and volume of each silo keep grain cool and dry, preserve its quality and prevent spoilage and pest infestation.
A small selection of the silos, tanks and structures we have delivered, from Mauritania to Ukraine.
A 9-silo wheat storage plant with 31,880 m³ of capacity, delivered for a European equipment manufacturer.
A 9-silo wheat storage plant with 31,880 m³ of capacity, delivered for a European equipment manufacturer.
A 9-silo wheat storage plant with 31,880 m³ of capacity, delivered for a European equipment manufacturer.
A 9-silo wheat storage plant with 31,880 m³ of capacity, delivered for a European equipment manufacturer.
A 9-silo wheat storage plant with 31,880 m³ of capacity, delivered for a European equipment manufacturer.
A 9-silo wheat storage plant with 31,880 m³ of capacity, delivered for a European equipment manufacturer.
What we are asked most about how we design and calculate our structures.
We calculate to the Eurocodes (EN 1990, EN 1991-4 and the EN 1993 series) and ANSI/ASAE standards, and we also take into account the local regulations of the country where the silo will be built.
No. Every silo is designed for the same loads and safety factors. The weight saving comes from high-strength S450GD steel and the optimisation of panels, stiffeners and joints in our own structural calculations.
Every project is checked against the loads of its own site: wind pressure on walls and roof, the seismic response of the structure and the stored material, and the snow load according to the local snow zone.
Yes. Temperature monitoring and aeration systems can be included in new silos and, in many cases, added to existing ones. Our engineers study each case individually.
Our own engineering team, who work directly with production so every design takes real manufacturing and installation conditions into account.
Tell us the type of grain, the volume and the site conditions: our calculator instantly estimates the silo size and capacity that suit your operation.