Smart indoor grain storage system during harvest season: from unloading to conditioning in a single system

During harvest time, everything revolves around speed, capacity and overview. Groeneveld Graanhandel in Almkerk needed to expand its grain storage facilities. The existing outdoor silos were no longer able to meet growing demand. Jansen&Heuning built a new indoor storage facility that combines efficient unloading, transport and automated conditioning.

The challenge: limited storage capacity and no smooth flow

In 2014, Groeneveld Graanhandel had two BIN1500 outdoor silos installed by Jansen&Heuning. However, with the growth of the company in the grain trade, the need for more storage arose.

During the harvest season, it must be possible to unload quickly, without blockages or unnecessary operations. In addition, the storage facility had to be able to condition the grain automatically to keep it in top condition.

The solution: smart indoor storage with automatic ventilation

Jansen&Heuning designed a well thought-out installation in a warehouse, fully focused on speed and ease of use. At the heart of the system is a drive-over hopper with a discharge rate of up to 105 tonnes per hour. Trucks and tippers can drive right through the warehouse to unload, ensuring a smooth flow during peak times.

A cup elevator transports the grain up to the ridge of the barn. A belt system distributes the product evenly throughout the storage area. Unloading has also been taken into account: a chute in the grain storage returns the grain to the elevator, from where it is transported to the truck via another chute.

Underground ventilation ducts, a pressure pipe and high-pressure fans have been installed to condition the grain. These are automatically controlled by sensors, so that the wheat is conditioned automatically without any manual intervention.

The result

• Unloading up to 105 tonnes per hour,
• Freight traffic can drive through the barn for high throughput
• Automatic aeration for optimal storage conditions
• Fully managed process: engineering, production, electrical and assembly