Blockage clearance
One large UK company recently experienced a completely
blocked silo when damp product was allowed to dry out,
creating a solid bridge inside the silo and rendering it
completely unusable. When the customer’s tried and tested
method (banging the cone with a hammer from the outside),
failed to make any headway, RJS quickly came up with a
solution.
First, we devised a method to safely bore a 12 inch
diameter hole from underneath the blockage. An access hatch
with modified cover plate was used which allowed the drill
to be positioned under the product, yet prevent any loosened
material falling out of the hatch.
Our Giro whip (operating from the top of the silo) was
used to widen the hole, clear the blockage and discharge the
product onto the normal process.
Our involvement in this solution allowed plant production
to continue and also complied with our health and safety
commitments. It allowed the local Engineering Manager to
concentrate on the production line. And minimized potential
lengthy downtime.
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