Bridged, Ratholed and/or Hung-up Cement Bins and Silos
Bin and Silo Flow Issues
END THE UNSAFE POKING

Pneumat Cement Bin and Silo Solutions:

Problem: Slag, rock, homogenized and/or raw silos have hang-ups and/or are bridged over.

Pneumat Solution: BinWhip, BinDrill and Cardox are perfect solutions for this problem. Poking, prying, air lancing is not only ineffective, you also have to deal with the issues of getting a confined space entry permit, not to mention how dangerous these internal solutions are to employees because there is no telling when the product will give way.

We use the BinDrill to make a hole through the bridged over slag silo, then set the BinWhip to whip it out, creating a good flow and a safer work environment. Alternatively, you can use Cardox to blast out the hang-ups.

Problem: The gypsum and finished cement silos have slow flow due to big chunks blocking the opening at the bottom.

Pneumat Solution: Drill a hole into the gypsum or cement chunk at the opening at the bottom of the bin and place a Cardox tube into the hole. With an eyebolt on the activation head, attach it to a come-along for security and easy retrieval of the tube. Continue to do this until the gypsum or cement has good flow or until all the chunks are broken up. As a preventative, AirForce Cannons (formerly LADCO) placed at the bottom or anywhere else on the bin can ensure that the product doesn’t continue to get hung-up.

If you prefer, TeamPneumat will clear your clog for you regardless of the product, the bin or the silo.

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