Material Type | Agricultural Storage, Outdoor Use | Carbon Steel (ASTM A36, 50% corrosion resistance) ▲ Galvanized Steel (ASTM A123, 85% corrosion resistance) ▲ Stainless Steel (ASTM A240, 95% corrosion resistance) | Enhanced durability in corrosive environments (e.g., humid sawdust storage) | Higher cost for advanced materials (Stainless Steel adds ~30% to base price) |
Bottom Design | Sawdust Handling, Bulk Material Discharge | Flat Bottom (Manual unloading) ▲ 60° Hopper (ISO 14912, reduces bridging) ▲ Conical Hopper + Vibrators (EN 13414, 60% faster discharge) | Efficient discharge and reduced downtime (Hopper design prevents material clogging) | Complex installation and higher maintenance (Vibrators require periodic checks) |
Corrosion Resistance | Harsh Environments (e.g., Coastal Areas) | 50% (Carbon Steel) ▲ 85% (Galvanized) ▲ 95% (Stainless) | Extended lifespan in corrosive conditions (Galvanized resists rust for 10+ years) | Cost escalates with higher resistance (Stainless Steel requires specialized welding) |
Discharge Efficiency | Industrial Transport, High-Volume Use | Manual (Flat Bottom) ▲ 40% Faster (Hopper) ▲ 60% Faster (Automated Hopper) | Minimizes material waste and operational delays (Vibrators ensure full discharge) | Requires additional equipment investment (Automation adds ~$5k per silo) |
Automation Features | Smart Farms, Remote Monitoring | Manual Operation ▲ Basic Sensors (Moisture/Temperature, ISO 16000) ▲ IoT-Enabled Controls (Remote Monitoring via EN 61131-2) | Real-time data access and predictive maintenance (IoT alerts for leaks/overfilling) | Requires skilled personnel and higher upfront cost (IoT setup: ~$10k) |
Structural Integrity | Heavy-Duty Storage, High-Pressure Loads | 3mm Steel (Industry) ▲ 4mm Galvanized (Our Base) ▲ 5mm Stainless (Our Advanced) | Supports 2000+ tons with minimal deformation (5mm thickness withstands 500 MPa stress) | Increased weight and transportation costs (5mm steel adds 15% to total weight) |