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10.03.2014
Major aluminium silo installation at Carr’s Flour Scotland
Barton Fabrications, Portishead, Bristol, UK, has completed its largest ever silo installation project. As part of a multi-million pound investment to automate and upgrade the Kirkcaldy site of Carr’s Flour Scotland, 26 aluminium silos were installed. They range in size from 12 to 100t capacity and are up to 19m tall. These storage vessels are used for several different applications at the Kirkcaldy site including flour storage, outloading and ingredient containment.
The majority of the silos include Barton’s half penthouse design: this provides indoor housing protection for operators during filter maintenance and easy venting for explosion panels which are part of the silos’ ATEX-compliant design. A number of special features have also been incorporated into the plant including measures to avoid condensation and a unique double-door arrangement fitted to 12 flour silos. This provides easy access for maintenance to the motors and discharge equipment located at the base of the silos. www.bartonfabs.co.uk
The 26 Barton silos are pictured in the foreground, 12 of which are fitted with double-door access (see inset)
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