WINBCO TANK “On Line On Time”
SAFE SILOS: No one needs to enter a silo to clean it when using Mole Master’s Junior 360-degree Whip Machine and Arch Master Portable Auger System. PHOTO: MOLE MASTER SERVICES CORP.
the bottom of the silo and the auger assists in unloading the distillers dried grains. “We’re always trying to achieve a firstin, first-out inventory pattern where the stuff on the bottom is the first to go out.” A track drive reclaimer is used for bins with diameters of 55 feet or larger. It’s a more robust system, Schuster says, supported around the exterior by a track that’s mounted to the concrete floor, for full support during the 360-degree swipes. “If you don’t have a Laidig or something that’s really aggressive in the bottom of the silo to get that material out, you can have problems.”
Adherence to Maintenance
Biellier says Seneca’s cleaning services are performed routinely, as well as when incidents arise. “I would say it’s 50-50,” he says. “Some of the places we work at is routine maintenance scheduled months in advance. The other half of our customers use it on an as-needed basis, which can
occur throughout the year as the plant operates. They may have a breakdown and make immediate repairs to allow them to run at optimum efficiency.” Conversely, Bruenderman says Mole Master’s specialized bin cleaning work is done mostly on a routine basis when shutdowns are scheduled. “There’s a lot of plants that really adhere to a maintenance program with their bins now. … If they become aware there is a problem, that’s when they call us in. Kind of a ‘if it’s not broke don’t fix it’ type of attitude. “What we found is those plants that actively manage their bins and maintain them, it becomes a less difficult project and subsequently costs a lot less to take care of.” Author: Tim Albrecht Associate Editor, Ethanol Producer Magazine 701.738.4922 talbrecht@bbiinternational.com
For over 75 years WINBCO has been the leading Tank and Tank systems manufacture of shop and field erected tanks for the Grain Processing and Biofuel Industries. WINBCO is certified with API, ASME, and UL and can meet all your “On Line On Time” shop built and field erected tanks, columns and pressure vessels. WINBCO also is dedicated to all your repair needs, whether it is a planned shut down or an emergency. WINBCO can provide the resources to get your repairs completed and have you back “On Line On Time”.
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