Hopper Bottom Silo
Hopper Bottom Silo – Fast Grain Discharge Storage Solution
A hopper bottom silo is a specially designed grain storage solution that provides safe, efficient, and hassle-free unloading. Unlike flat-bottom silos, a hopper bottom silo is equipped with a conical bottom that allows gravity discharge of stored material, eliminating the need for sweep augers and reducing manual handling.
Our hopper bottom silo is widely used in grain storage, feed mills, seed processing plants, breweries, distilleries, and industrial bulk storage applications. Each hopper bottom silo features a robust HDG (Hot Dip Galvanized) steel construction for long-lasting performance in all weather conditions. According to FAO guidelines on grain storage, modern hopper bottom silo designs significantly reduce grain handling losses and improve storage efficiency.
Key Features OF GCT’S SILOS
Durable Construction
Manufactured with high-strength galvanized steel for long service life and protection against corrosion.
Efficient Discharge
Conical bottom ensures free flow of grains and other materials without clogging.
Low Maintenance
Reduced need for additional unloading equipment, resulting in minimal maintenance costs.
Flexible Sizes
Available in a wide range of capacities to suit small farms, commercial grain traders, and large-scale industrial plants.
Easy Installation
Modular design allows quick assembly at site with minimal civil work.
Advantages
Complete Emptying
No residues left behind, ensuring hygienic storage.
Cost-Effective
Saves on labor and additional handling equipment.
Versatile Use
Suitable for grains, oilseeds, pulses, pellets, and other free-flowing materials.
Faster Turnaround
Ideal for facilities where rapid loading and unloading is required
Applications
- Grain storage and trading companies
- Feed mills and flour mills
- Breweries and distilleries
- Oilseed crushing plants
- Seed processing units
- Port terminals and logistics
| Diameter (m) | Cylinder H (m) | Hopper H (m) | Cyl V (m³) | Hopper V (m³) | Total V (m³) | Wheat t | Maize t | Paddy t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 3 | 0.75 | 9.42 | 0.79 | 10.21 | 7.96 | 7.35 | 6.33 |
| 2.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 18.85 | 1.57 | 20.42 | 15.93 | 14.70 | 12.66 |
| 2.50 | 3 | 0.75 | 14.73 | 1.22 | 15.95 | 12.44 | 11.49 | 9.89 |
| 2.50 | 6 | 1.50 | 29.45 | 2.45 | 31.91 | 24.89 | 22.97 | 19.78 |
| 3.00 | 3 | 0.75 | 21.21 | 1.76 | 22.97 | 17.92 | 16.54 | 14.23 |
| 3.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 42.41 | 3.53 | 45.95 | 35.84 | 33.08 | 28.49 |
| 3.00 | 9 | 2.25 | 63.62 | 5.29 | 68.91 | 53.74 | 49.68 | 42.70 |
| 3.50 | 3 | 0.75 | 28.31 | 2.36 | 30.67 | 23.92 | 22.08 | 19.03 |
| 3.50 | 6 | 1.50 | 56.62 | 4.72 | 61.34 | 47.86 | 44.16 | 38.06 |
| 3.50 | 9 | 2.25 | 84.93 | 7.08 | 92.01 | 71.77 | 66.25 | 57.05 |
| 4.00 | 3 | 0.75 | 37.70 | 3.14 | 40.84 | 31.86 | 29.41 | 25.32 |
| 4.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 75.40 | 6.28 | 81.68 | 63.69 | 58.81 | 50.61 |
| 4.00 | 9 | 2.25 | 113.10 | 9.42 | 122.52 | 95.57 | 88.21 | 75.96 |
| 4.00 | 12 | 3.00 | 150.79 | 12.57 | 163.36 | 127.47 | 117.61 | 101.23 |
| 4.50 | 3 | 0.75 | 47.52 | 3.96 | 51.48 | 40.16 | 37.07 | 31.89 |
| 4.50 | 6 | 1.50 | 95.03 | 7.92 | 102.95 | 80.20 | 74.12 | 63.79 |
| 4.50 | 9 | 2.25 | 142.55 | 11.87 | 154.42 | 120.38 | 111.31 | 95.64 |
| 4.50 | 12 | 3.00 | 190.06 | 15.83 | 205.89 | 160.60 | 148.44 | 127.55 |
| 5.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 117.81 | 9.82 | 127.63 | 99.51 | 91.89 | 79.08 |
| 5.00 | 9 | 2.25 | 176.71 | 14.73 | 191.45 | 149.33 | 137.83 | 118.64 |
| 5.00 | 12 | 3.00 | 235.62 | 19.64 | 255.26 | 198.99 | 183.79 | 158.27 |
| 5.50 | 6 | 1.50 | 142.86 | 11.79 | 154.65 | 120.59 | 111.35 | 95.80 |
| 5.50 | 9 | 2.25 | 214.88 | 17.68 | 232.56 | 181.36 | 167.36 | 144.28 |
| 5.50 | 12 | 3.00 | 286.90 | 23.57 | 310.47 | 242.57 | 223.14 | 192.47 |
| 6.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 169.65 | 14.13 | 183.78 | 143.46 | 132.44 | 113.95 |
| 6.00 | 9 | 2.25 | 254.47 | 21.18 | 275.65 | 215.01 | 198.47 | 170.92 |
| 6.00 | 12 | 3.00 | 339.29 | 28.26 | 367.55 | 286.59 | 264.68 | 227.78 |
| 6.50 | 6 | 1.50 | 199.02 | 16.59 | 215.61 | 168.07 | 155.24 | 133.58 |
| 6.50 | 9 | 2.25 | 298.53 | 24.88 | 323.41 | 252.07 | 232.45 | 200.52 |
| 6.50 | 12 | 3.00 | 398.04 | 33.18 | 431.22 | 336.32 | 310.48 | 267.36 |
| 7.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 230.25 | 19.16 | 249.41 | 194.55 | 179.52 | 154.62 |
| 7.00 | 9 | 2.25 | 345.38 | 28.74 | 374.12 | 291.79 | 269.57 | 231.58 |
| 7.00 | 12 | 3.00 | 460.50 | 38.32 | 498.82 | 389.13 | 359.14 | 309.27 |
| 7.50 | 6 | 1.50 | 263.34 | 21.92 | 285.26 | 222.32 | 205.39 | 177.07 |
| 7.50 | 9 | 2.25 | 395.01 | 32.88 | 427.89 | 333.55 | 308.08 | 265.41 |
| 7.50 | 12 | 3.00 | 526.69 | 43.83 | 570.52 | 444.80 | 410.77 | 353.12 |
| 8.00 | 6 | 1.50 | 301.06 | 25.13 | 326.19 | 254.44 | 234.87 | 202.36 |
| 8.00 | 9 | 2.25 | 451.34 | 37.70 | 489.04 | 381.90 | 352.11 | 303.20 |
| 8.00 | 12 | 3.00 | 601.41 | 50.26 | 651.67 | 508.30 | 469.20 | 403.04 |
