A vertically integrated grain intake and storage system engineered for high capacity, limited space, and continuous operation.
The client operated a flour mill with a production capacity of 300 tons per day. The existing reception area was a major bottleneck, causing truck queues and limiting production flexibility.
To engineer a vertical solution that maximizes storage volume and intake speed within the existing limited land area.
Utilize height to overcome footprint limitations (50m Tower).
Enable smooth handling of multiple truck arrivals.
Integrated dust extraction for a safer environment.
Connect to existing mill without disruption.
Grain flow analysis & vertical layout planning.
Heavy infrastructure for high loads.
Specialized steel grain silo.
High-throughput intake pit.
Vertical & horizontal transport.
Dedicated power and automation.
Horizontal expansion was impossible due to existing structures and property lines.
A vertical storage and handling strategy was adopted, maximizing capacity using height (50m) instead of footprint, utilizing a compact service tower.
The concentrated loads of the silo (filled) and the 50m tower exceeded standard soil bearing capacity.
Pile foundations were engineered and executed to safely transfer heavy vertical loads to deep, stable soil strata.
The mill could not afford downtime during the 7-month construction period.
Execution was phased and strictly sequenced. Critical tie-ins were performed during scheduled maintenance windows to maintain 24/7 mill operation.
150 Tons Capacity
50m Vertical Lift
Continuous Feed
Vertically optimized, high-throughput grain handling system.
This project demonstrates our ability to engineer large-scale industrial systems and manage high vertical structures. It required the seamless integration of civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to deliver mission-critical infrastructure under severe spatial and operational constraints.
If your mill faces capacity limits, reception bottlenecks, or space constraints, this project demonstrates how vertical engineering can unlock performance without relocation.
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