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Commercial Flat-Bottom Bins
Twister has long been recognized as one of the leading grain bin manufacturers for farm grain storage. Now, when small is just is not an option, Twister offers commercial grain storage options as well. Twister has large commercial grain storage installations around the globe in Canada, Australia and Europe.
Twister commercial grain bins offer a capacity of up to 49,734 bushels for a 38’ hopper bin and up to 68,462 bushels for a 44’ commercial flat bottom bin.
Commercial Grain Silo Design
Designed with your specific needs in mind, Twister commercial grain silos have been developed and perfected by engineers who have an intimate knowledge of the grain storage industry. Because we know that every commercial grain elevator installation has unique needs that change over time, our highly knowledgeable sales team and specially trained engineers will work closely with you from the very early stages of planning your commercial grain storage project through to the installation stage and beyond. Every installation is uniquely designed for your specific needs. Custom support brackets can also be manufactured for use with the conveyors and walkways that are to be used in your particular elevator.
Commercial Grain Elevator Standard Features
While each job is unique, there are standard features that will never change.
All structural components are powder paint coated and baked in a 400 degree oven, or hot dipped galvanized for extreme weather conditions such as commercial grain elevators near salt water or in very wet and humid areas. Each facility not only looks fantastic, but will stand up to the test of time and exposure to a wide variety of extreme weather.
Each silo has been designed with a hill and valley bolting system that allows for exceptional hoop strength. And all of Twister’s wall sheets are manufactured from 50,000psi minimum yield strength steel guaranteeing the strongest bin available.
Grain Bin Stiffeners
In order to further maximize the strength of the bin, Twister has specially designed heavy ‘W’ stiffeners to add additional support. Stiffeners are placed on the entire length to increase the strength, allowing use for any grain or pulse crop. These stiffeners can be installed on the exterior or the interior, whichever you prefer.
Pound for pound a stiffened bin is stronger, and that is why every Twister silo comes fully stiffened. A stiffened bin is strong enough for air drying or use with an aeration system without any additional support.
Other standard grain silo features include:
- Grade 8 bolts that are coated for exceptional corrosion resistance coupled with weather resistant washers to create an excellent seal
- One piece roof panels
- 36” sidewall sheets for easy handling and installation.