When you’re looking for the best grain silo to achieve optimal storage, there are several factors you should take into account. You should know about the various types of grain silos available to you, how they work and what your exact requirements are, so you can choose the right solution.

In this blog, we’ll be covering all the basics to help you make an informed decision and purchase the right grain silo for your business.

How Do Grain Silos Work?

Before we dig into the details, we’ll step back a bit and go through how a grain silo works.

The purpose of a grain silo is to store and preserve large quantities of grain. This means that grain silos need to be a large, environmentally controlled space that facilitates easy loading and unloading. Modern silos are usually equipped with a ventilation system, to maintain both temperature and humidity.

Understanding Your Requirements

Your exact requirements will mostly depend on the type of grain you’re storing. Naturally, different types of grain need to be stored at different temperatures and humidities to maximise preservation. Some types of grain may be more prone to more damage than others, meaning they’ll require a different loading/unloading process.

Furthermore, your decision will also depend on the environmental conditions of your site. If your site is based in an area with high humidity, then you may want to be able to check on your grain more regularly to confirm that it’s still in good condition.

The Brice-Baker Range

Franklin Hodge Industries manufactures a range of galvanised steel silos under the Brice-Baker brand. Which are a complete solution to your grain handling and storage needs, both in the UK and worldwide.

For over 45 years the Brice-Baker range has been continuously developed to meet the evolving market demand for high-quality grain storage and handling equipment. Brice-Baker silos are known for their robust construction, using a high-grade of galvanised steel, with shallow profile wall sheets and external wall stiffener columns designed for a cleaner discharge and long life.

Drone Inspections

We are committed to ensuring the very best for our customers which is why we offer an advanced drone inspection service for both new build and existing silo refurbishment projects. This allows us to get images of those hard-to-reach areas so we can recommend the best course of action for your site.

If you are looking for a new grain survey and would like our expert help, get in touch to book a drone survey.