Grain Silos Engineered for Clean, Controlled Storage

The Grain Storage Landscape: Sanitation, Flow, and Moisture Control

Grain storage contains corn, wheat, soy, barley, and other dry bulk products. There are many possible conditions of spoilage and contamination. Some of the common problems that may be encountered include moisture migration, mold and dust development, and bridging, which interferes with the flow. Good storage depends on easy aeration, temperature monitoring, and control of airflow, to maintain uniform conditions. It must have a sanitary design with cleanable surfaces to maintain quality and conform to standards in the food industry.

Tarsco engineers silo designs that improve storage efficiency and streamline grain retrieval. Our flat-bottom silos support high-volume operations with mechanical or pneumatic reclaim systems and capacities up to 2,000,000 cubic feet, while our hopper-bottom models deliver reliable gravity-assisted discharge. We incorporate engineered reclaim and fill systems to maintain consistent flow, along with dust collection and explosion venting designed in accordance with NFPA and OSHA safety standards.

Our construction materials and high-quality coatings ensure a durable structure and reliable protection for your product. Tarsco provides epoxy-coated carbon steel, stainless steel, and dual-material silos with inside linings approved for food-contact applications to ensure no contamination takes place. Using bolted panels makes installation fast, scalable, and easy to maintain, while welded silos offer smooth walls preferred in high-volume mass flow. Furthermore, integration with conveyors, elevators, and auxiliary equipment allows a continuous grain handling process throughout the facility.