Storage Tanks and Silo Solutions
Bulk material storage vessels (e.g., silos, bins, hoppers, elevators, bunkers) are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials of construction.
INDUSTRIAL SILOS FOR STORING POWDERS OR MILLED PRODUCTS
Ideal for powders, milled or granular materials, our silos can be used in the plastics, chemistry, food, pet food and waste treatment industries.
All silos are designed and made to measure to meet the customer’s needs .
. Equipped with dust recovery filters, extraction and loading systems, mechanical valve for over pressure or depression control, anti-explosion panels and guillotine valves.
MODULAR SILOS
We manufacture silos made up of modular segments that can be assembled at the customer’s premises, thus reducing transport costs.
They can be made of carbon steel, stainless steel (AISI304 or AISI316) or aluminium.
TANKS
For indoor and outdoor use; many sizes available.
They can be made of carbon steel, stainless steel (AISI304 or AISI316) or aluminium.
Available in different sizes and capacities, they can be further customized with optional extras.
Applications
As the leading expert in bulk storage for more than 23 years, BOOTEC has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and custom storage capabilities to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including:
Chemical
Food Processing and Milling
Foundry and basic metals
Mining and aggregates
Plastics
Power plants
Pulp and paper
Waste treatment
Whether a single stand alone storage silo or an Integrated Storage Tank System, BOOTEC has the experience to provide the solutions required
- Complete specification development, including tank and foundation design, calculations and
- Prompt tank and equipment quotes.
- Approval project drawings provided within a few days of order receipt.
- Integrate auxiliary equipment, piping and foundations for a complete turnkey system.
- Over 30 Years of Bulk Material Handling Experience
These tanks are fabricated with steel panels bolted together with custom rubber gaskets separating each panel, making them water-tight. These tanks are fabricated in Stainless or Carbon, and are ideally suited for storage increments of over 150,000 gallons and up to 5,000,000 gallons
Applications: Storage of numerous types of liquids for manufacturing, industrial or commercial use. Storage of numerous bulk materials and dry goods for commercial or industrial needs. Ideal for wastewater, fire protection, biosolids, sludge and more.
These tanks are welded and fabricated from stainless steel and aluminum. Tanks can be constructed with flat bottoms, with hopper bottoms and with elevated structures. Standard one-piece designs are available up to 85 x 15 that can be fabricated in a matter of weeks. Custom and multi-piece tanks can also be designed and fabricated in larger sizes.
Applications: Storage for mining operations, power plants, chemical processing plants, municipal water storage, food processing and production, fire prevention and more.
Complete Storage Silo Systems for Powders, Solids, and Liquids
- Mineral Storage: Pebbled Lime, Quick Lime, Hydrated Lime, Other Lime, Diatomaceous Earth, Barite, Perlite, Bentonite, Calcium Carbonate, Alumina, Gypsum, Talc, Sand, Coal, Kaolin Clay, Other Clay, Phosphates, Mineral Salt, Vermiculite, Zeolite, Ore, Feldspar, Integrated Storage Systems
- Power Utility Service: Fly Ash, Bottom Ash, PRB Coal, Lignite Coal, Lime, Limestone, Powdered Limestone, FGD Storage Systems, Pebble Lime, Dry Other, Specialists in Mass Flow, Integrated Storage Systems
- FGD & Limestone Storage Systems: Lime, Limestone, Powdered Limestone, FGD Storage Systems, Specialists in Mass Flow, Integrated Storage Systems
- Storage Terminals: All Types Dry Bulk Materials, Truck Load Out Systems, Specialists in Mass Flow, Integrated Storage Systems
- Chemical Storage: Carbon Black, Sodium Carbonate (Soda), Soda Ash, Fly Ash, Bottom Ash, Miscellaneous Ash, Cement, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea Prills, Sodium Nitrate, Petroleum Coke, Coal Coke, Magnesium Oxide, Rubber, Soap, Detergent, Glass, Gullet, Stucco, Miscellaneous Acid, Potassium Carbonate K2C03, Potassium Nitrate KN03, Aluminum Trihydroxide, Integrated Storage Systems
- Cement Terminals: Cement, Fly Ash, Sand, Rock, Aggregate, Truck Loadout Systems, Integrated Storage Systems
- Food Storage: Flour, Pearl Starch, Starch, Sugar, Rice, Salt, Soybean Meal, Cornmeal, Bonemeal, Meat Meal, Dried Distillers Grain, Beet Pellets, Buttermilk Solids, Corn Gluten, Dextrose, Farina, Feather Meal, Fish – Whole/Meal, Flour Premix, Milk Solids, Mids/Middlings, Oyster Meal, Blood, Peanuts, Malt, Integrated Storage Systems
- Plastic Resin Storage & Blenders: ABS Pellets, Nylon Pellets, Polycarbonate Pellets, Polyethylene Pellets, Polyester Pellets, Polypropylene Pellets, Polystyrene Pellets, PVA Pellets, Virgin PVC Pellets, Other Plastic Pellets, PVC Compound, PET, Rim Regrind, Film, Other Regrind, Other Powders, Linear Low Polyethylene, PVC Powder, PVC Flexible Pellets, Starch, Thermo Plastic Granules, San Resin, K-Resin, Integrated Storage Systems
- Ag & Meal Storage: Corn, Wheat, Milo, Soybeans, Grain Dust, Guar Beans, Rice Hulls, Coffee Beans, Corn Hull, Cotton Seed, Cocoa Beans, Mustard Seed, Misc. Grains, Barley, Integrated Storage Systems
- Biomass Storage: Wood Chips, Sawdust, Hogged Fuel Bark, Wood Flour, Charcoal, Sanders Dust, Other Wood Fuel, Dry Wood Waste, Starch, Integrated Storage Systems
- Dry – Other: Kiln Dust, Furnace Dust, Crushed Rock Dust, Roofing Granules, Dewatered Sludge, Product Testing, Engineering Services, Consulting, Blend Tanks, Column Enclosure, Integrated Storage Systems
- Edible Oils: Soybean Oil, Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Other Vegetable Oils, Integrated Storage Systems
- Liquid Chemicals: Drilling Chemicals, Sodium Hydroxide, Liquid Fertilizer, Aluminum Sulfate, Ethylene Glycol, Industrial Acids, Fertilizers, Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulphate, Urea, Sodium Chloride, Misc. Other Liquids, Integrated Storage Systems
- Petroleum & Fuels: Crude Oil, Synthetic Oil, Asphalt, Diesel Fuel, Aviation/Jet Fuel, Gasoline, Kerosene, Oilfield/Processed Water, Fuel Oil, Biofuels, Biopower, Petroleum, ASME Pressure Vessels, Refinery Services, API 650 Tanks, API 620 Tanks, Integrated Storage Systems
- Liquid Products (other): Asphalt, Ball Mill Tanks, Double Wall Tanks, Trickling Filters, Clarifiers, Alcohols, Molasses, Vinegar, Drilling Mud, Misc. Other Liquids, Aluminum Dome Structures, Secondary Containment, Integrated Storage Systems
- Water/Wastewater: Potable, Industrial, Domestic Waste Treatment, Food Waste Treatment, Metal Waste Treatment, Petroleum Waste Treatment, Sail Water, Deionized Water, Reverse Osmosis Water, Aerobic Digester, Anaerobic Digester, Backwash Holding, Clarifier with Launder, Landfill Leachate, Sludge, Fire Protection Water, Storm Water, Liquid Manure, Trickling Filter, Brackish Water, Irrigation Water, Treated Effluent Water, Water Emulsions, Waste Treatment Chemicals, Slurry, Lime, Carbonate, Air Filtration, Demineralized Water, Pure Water, Municipal Water, Elevated Water Tanks, Standpipes, Deionized Water, Salt Water, Ultrapure Water, Clarifiers, Brine Water, Wastewater Treatment, Integrated Storage Systems
SELECTION & TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Q1: How do I select the right conveyor model? What information should I provide?
> To recommend the most suitable solution, please provide the following details:
> 1. Material type: What material are you conveying? (e.g., fly ash, wood chips, biomass pellets, bottom ash, etc.)
> 2. Material properties: Particle size, temperature, moisture content, abrasiveness
> 3. Capacity requirement: How many tons per hour (t/h) do you need?
> 4. Installation conditions: Conveying distance, incline angle, space limitations
> 5. Application industry: Which industry is this for? (e.g., waste-to-energy plant, biomass power plant, cement plant)
> You can also email us or contact us via WhatsApp. Our engineers will get back to you within 24 hours.
Q2: What is the difference between screw conveyors and chain conveyors? Which one should I choose?
> Both types have different applications:
> – Screw Conveyors: Best for powdery and small-grain materials (e.g., fly ash, cement powder). Good sealing performance, simple structure, low maintenance cost.
> – Chain Scraper Conveyors: Best for bulky, highly abrasive materials (e.g., bottom ash, municipal solid waste, biomass fragments). Supports multiple inlet and outlet points.
> – Bucket Elevators: Ideal for vertical or steep-incline material lifting.
> If you are not sure, tell us your material and working conditions, and our engineers will help you choose.
Q3: Can your equipment handle high-temperature materials? What is the maximum temperature?
> We can customize equipment according to material temperature:
> – Standard type: 0~80°C, carbon steel
> – Medium temperature type: 80~200°C, thickened wear-resistant liner
> – High temperature type: 200~400°C, special heat-resistant steel, optional cooling jacket
> Please tell us your material temperature, and we will recommend the most suitable material solution.
Q4: Are there any limits on conveying distance and lifting height?
> Standard design range:
> – Screw conveyor: Single section up to 70 meters; multiple sections can be connected for longer distances
> – Chain conveyor: Single machine up to 60 meters
> – Bucket elevator: Lifting height up to 50 meters
> We can also customize for extra-long distances or special angles. Contact us for detailed solutions.
Q5: Do you provide explosion-proof design?
> Yes. For explosive and flammable conditions such as pulverized coal and biomass dust, we offer:
> – Explosion-proof motors (Ex d IIB T4 standard)
> – Reserved openings for explosion vents / rupture discs
> – Fully sealed structure to prevent dust leakage
> Please specify your explosion-proof rating requirements.
CUSTOMIZATION & MANUFACTURING
Q6: Do you support customization? What is the lead time?
> Over 90% of our equipment is customized according to customer working conditions. Standard models take about 90–120days. Special customizations take 120–180 days, depending on configuration complexity.
Q7: What material options do you offer?
> Common materials include:
> – Carbon steel (Q235B): Standard working conditions
> – Wear-resistant steel (NM400/NM500): Highly abrasive materials
> – Stainless steel 304/316L: Food, chemical, corrosion-resistant requirements
> – Bi-metal wear-resistant composite plate: Extreme abrasion conditions
> We will recommend the most cost-effective material solution based on your material properties.
Q8: What certifications do you have?
> We hold the following certifications:
> – ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
> – ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
> – ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management
> – CE Certification (EN 1090 Steel Structure)
> If you need scanned copies of specific certificates, please contact us.
DELIVERY & LOGISTICS
Q9: Which countries do you export to? Do you have export experience?
> Our equipment has been exported to more than 20 countries worldwide, including:
> – Europe: Germany, France, Poland, Turkey, etc.
> – Southeast Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc.
> – Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc.
> – South America**: Brazil, Chile, etc.
> We are familiar with the full export process: packaging, customs declaration, and ocean freight. We can provide FOB, CIF, and other trade terms.
Q10: What is your packaging method? Is it suitable for long-distance ocean shipping?
> Export-standard packaging:
> – Large items / complete machines**: Rust prevention + waterproof film + fumigated solid wood pallet
> – Precision components: Wooden case with shock-absorbing filling
> – Random accessories: Categorized packing with detailed packing list
> All wooden packaging meets IPPC fumigation standards for direct customs clearance.
Q11: What is your minimum order quantity?
> We do not have a strict minimum order quantity. Single-unit orders are welcome. Bulk orders can enjoy more favorable pricing.
INSTALLATION & AFTER-SALES
Q12: Do you provide installation guidance? Do engineers need to come to site?
> We offer two service options:
> 1. Remote guidance: Detailed installation drawings and operation manuals, video guidance for installation (free of charge)
> 2. On-site service: Dispatch engineers to site for installation and commissioning (travel costs are additional)
> Most customers choose remote guidance. Our equipment is designed as a modular structure for easy installation.
Q13: What is the warranty period? What are the wearing parts?
> Standard warranty period is 12 months (from the date of arrival at port).
> Wearing parts list:
> – Chain / screw flights: Approximately 1–3 years, depending on material abrasiveness
> – Liners: Approximately 2–4 years
> – Bearings: Approximately 2–3 years
> We recommend ordering a wearing-parts spare kit together with your first order.
Q14: How do you solve problems during operation?
> We provide 7×24 technical support:>
> – Response within 24 hours for technical issues
> – Remote video troubleshooting guidance
> – Engineer on-site service when necessary
> – Common spare parts in stock for fast delivery
QUOTATION & COOPERATION
**Q15: How can I get a quote? How long does it take?
> Quotation process:
> 1. You provide material parameters, capacity, installation conditions, and other requirements
> 2. Our engineers evaluate and select the appropriate model
> 3. Formal quotation and technical proposal provided within 7 working days
> You can contact us via email, or the online inquiry form.
Q16: What are your payment terms?
> Standard payment terms:
> – 30% advance payment: After contract signing, to start production
> – 70% balance: Before shipment, or against copy of Bill of Lading
For long-term cooperative customers, more flexible payment terms can be negotiated.
Follow these 3 steps to find your ideal conveyor solution
Step 1: Identify Your Material Type
Different materials require different conveyor designs. Tell us what you are conveying:
| Material Category | Examples | Recommended Conveyor Type |
| Powder / Fine Granules | Fly ash, cement powder, lime powder | Screw Conveyor |
| Small Granules / Pellets | Biomass pellets, plastic granules, grain | Screw Conveyor / Belt Conveyor |
| Fragments / Chips | Wood chips, bark, agricultural residues | Chain Scraper Conveyor |
| Bulky / Abrasive | Bottom ash, slag, MSW, clinker | Chain En-Masse Conveyor |
| Vertical Lift | Any bulk material needs vertical transport | Bucket Elevator |
Step 2: Define Your Working Conditions
Please prepare the following parameters before contacting us:
| Parameter | Why It Matters | Example |
| Capacity (t/h) | Determines conveyor size and power | 10 t/h, 50 t/h, 100 t/h |
| Conveying Distance (m) | Determines machine length | 15m horizontal, 30m incline |
| Incline Angle (°) | Affects capacity and design | 0° horizontal, 30° incline |
| Material Temperature (°C) | Determines material grade | Ambient, 150°C, 300°C |
| Moisture Content (%) | Affects discharge design | Dry, damp, wet (needs dewatering) |
| Abrasiveness | Determines liner thickness | Low, medium, high |
| Application Industry | Determines certification needs | Power plant, cement, mining, recycling |
Step 3: Choose Configuration Options
Based on your answers above, our engineers will recommend:
Material grade — carbon steel / wear-resistant steel / stainless steel
Sealing type — open trough / fully enclosed / gas-tight
Drive system — motor power, gearbox brand, speed range
Auxiliary options — explosion-proof motor, cooling jacket, cleaning device, level sensors
Not Sure Where to Start?
Send us your basic requirements, and our engineers will design a customized solution for you — completely free.
Email: bootec@bootecgroup.com Response time: Within 24 hours
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