Once you have decided to place an order for a Metsel dry silo mortar system, we will need to know your required mix, tonnage requires and what power and water is available onsite.
Each different mix required onsite require a separate silo. Our mortars are designed for use with all types of bricks and masonry units, above and below damp proof course. Please contact us should you require advice on the appropriate mortar designation for specific applications.
The number of bricks and blocks that can be laid per tonne vary, depending upon the type of brick being used (i.e. solid or cored) the thickness of the mortar joint and the varying nominal size of blocks. These factors need to be considered when finalising the quantity of mortar you require.
Before delivery, a Metsel site representative will conduct a site visit to advise on suitable locations for the silos. Provisional delivery date will also be agreed. See the Preparation section below, as well as the Power and Water Requirements sections, for preparations needed prior to delivery being made.
Preparation
Access
Once the location of the silo has been agreed upon, clear unobstructed access must be provided to the silo base on a hard road base or other suitable surfaces, which is capable of carrying trucks weighing up to 44 tonnes.
Consideration must be given to the location of soak wells, buildings,
scaffolding, power lines, and material storage points, etc., when deciding where to place your silo. Metsel Trucks are rigid or articulated and require a minimum headroom of 4.2 metres and a minimum width of 3 metres.
Silo Base(For 28 ton Bulk silo)
Customers should provide a concrete base of 4m x 3m per silo, capable of supporting a gross weight of 37.5 tonnes (0.3 N/mm2). The base must be level, consolidated and protected from flooding and subsidence. Safe clear access to and around the silo base must be maintained at all times. Any alternative surface being used as the silo base must comply with the above criteria. If you are in any doubt regarding the construction required for your base relevant to your on-site conditions, please consult with structural engineers.
Bulk Silo Dimensions | |
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Silo Footprint | 3m x 3m (9m2) |
Silo Height | 7.15m |
Required Silo Clearance | 9m |
Weight Empty | 2.5 tonnes |
Weight Full | 37.5 tonnes |
Storage Capacity | 35 tonnes |
Site Silo Dimensions | |
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Silo Footprint | 1.8m x 1.8m (3.6m2) |
Silo Height | 4.15m |
Required Silo Clearance | 6m |
Weight Empty | 1.2 tonnes |
Weight Full | 9.5 tonnes |
Storage Capacity | 8 tonnes |