{"id":6492,"date":"2021-05-14T06:38:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T06:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/?p=6492"},"modified":"2021-12-11T00:01:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T00:01:14","slug":"how-to-improve-material-flow-in-silos-and-hoppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/how-to-improve-material-flow-in-silos-and-hoppers\/","title":{"rendered":"Material flow: How to improve it in silos and hoppers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Engineers and plant managers are often tasked to design or recommend the right container for storing and handling bulk solids. They have to weigh several factors \u2014 capacity, storage duration, installation cost, and how well it protects the material from moisture and pests.<\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s another factor that greatly affects productivity and can lead to expensive hidden costs: the material flow. Some containers are more prone to bridging and arching, particularly above the discharge. This can affect productivity, product quality, and profit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at the two most common containers \u2013 silos and hoppers \u2013 and how to promote reliable material flow in them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Overview: Material flow: How to improve it in silos and hoppers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Silos and hoppers are prone to different material flow issues. In the following slide presentation, you’ll learn the difference between the two and how material flow can help improve their performance.<\/p>\n