Rice processing plant extension in Peru
We have started the erection of the silo for the extension of a rice processing plant in northern Peru, near the city of Tarapoto. The project includes a 180 tons silo model 06.11 equipped with level detectors, ventilation system, ladders and slide gates. Thanks...
The importance of temperature control inside the silo: Thermometry systems
Silos are made of sheet metal, with a galvanised coating. And although it may seem otherwise, the increase in temperature of the sheet due to the heat of the sun is very superficial and does not affect the grain mass. The temperature variation that does affect the...
Raw materials storage plant at PROCAVI feed mill in Spain
We have started the assembly of a raw materials storage plant for the PROCAVI’s feed mill in Carmona (Seville, Spain). It is a turnkey project, including: Reception. The product is received in a 6x4 m spout hopper covered with a corrugated sheet metal warehouse and...
Difference and benefits of a galvanized steel silo and a carbon steel silo with food paint
Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel in order to prevent rusting. That means that thicker coating gives the steel longer useful life.
In the market, you will find silo manufacturer using different Zinc coatings: Z-275, Z-375, Z-450, Z-600. The number means the grams of zinc per square meter that the steel has in both side (inner and outer faces).
Silos Cordoba supplies Z-600 in all its silos.
Cereal storage plant in Egypt
We are finishing the assembly of a cereal storage plant in Egypt. The plant includes 2 flat bottom silos, with a unit capacity of 11,000 m3, catwalks, supports and an elevator tower.
Performance of evaporative cooling on a farm
Evaporative cooling has numerous advantages for farms, it not only saves energy, but also guarantees the animals well being. But for evaporative cooling to be effective, it is important to take into account a number of considerations in regards to its operation and choose the most suitable evaporative cooling panel.
Turnkey projects for broilers and steel framed buildings for livestock to be exhibited at Figan, Spain
Gandaria, Silos Cordoba’s livestock division, will be exhibiting equipment for the development of turnkey poultry projects, such as livestock structures, climate control or steel silos at FIGAN 2021. FIGAN will be, from September 21 to 24, the backbone of a new stage...
Silo erection in progress at Barquisimeto storage plant in Venezuela
Six new silos are being erected at the Barquisimeto plant in Venezuela. The new silos are part of the expansion of the plant, which already has six other 3000 Ton silos. The plant expansion also includes loading and unloading equipment (300tns/h and 100tns/h...
Introducing Silos Cordoba’s new web application
We are proud to launch our new progressive web application (PWA), from where you can easily access all our resources: brochures, ebooks, product sheets, videos... If you use it as a commercial tool, you will find it very useful to "install" it as a direct access from...
Silos for wheat storage in Algeria
Progress continues on the construction of a new storage facility in Algeria, our first project in the Sahara. The desert does not seem seem initially to be the ideal place to develop agriculture, but it is exactly where such an activity is perhaps the most necessary....