Anderson Grain Storage

For decades the classic, tall sheet metal silo dotted the landscape of the US grain belt The newest design for storage of massive amounts of grain is the Hoop Building. This design combines a concrete base and galvanized superstructure with galvanized conveyors and walkways. The galvanized structure and equipment provides maintenance-free usage, the elimination of flaking paint and rust which can contaminate the food grain, and a structure that is much less susceptible to wind damage. In addition, the Hoop Building provides a larger surface area for grain storage, aeration, moisture elimination and inspection. Traditional silos are prone to explosion whereas the Hoop design provides open air circulation thus eliminating the accumulation of gasses.

A single Hoop Building replaces many silos at a more economical first cost and at a considerably better life-cycle cost. The initial size options and expandability of the Hoop Building over the traditional silo makes it the grain storage facility of the future. Delivery vehicles can enter the Hoop Structure for safe, clean offloading and the conveyor systems can be easily accessed for mechanical maintenance.

The tough abrasion resistant galvanized coating can withstand the constant attack by grains of all kinds.The economic advantages, the safety aspects, the convenience of operation and generational life provided by hot-dip galvanizing are being recognized by grain companies and farmers alike when choosing a new structure for grain handling. The Hoop Building is the new choice for future grain handling structures.