Industrial Silo Cleaning

About Industrial Silo Cleaning

Periodic industrial silo cleaning is important for several reasons including, but not limited to: cleaning out residue buildup, reducing production line clogs, removing food contaminants, preventing micorbial contamination, protecting against infestation, and maximizing storage capacity.

Industrial silos are used to store a wide variety of materials, including dry goods, wet materials and chemical products, all of which require silo cleaning services. The buildup of residue on the interior reduces the volume of fresh product the silo will hold and may eventually make the silo unusable until the residue is removed.

Free movement of stored materials, on a first-in, first-out basis, is key to maximizing silo efficiency, so that the oldest product is evacuated first and does not contaminate newer, fresher product. Common problems are rat-holing and bridging. With rat-holing, powder from dry goods adheres to the walls of the silo, allowing only a narrow channel (rat hole) through which product can flow out of the silo. Bridging happens when material causes a blockage at the base of the silo.

Hughes Environmental is highly skilled at safely and thoroughly cleaning silos, while minimizing downtime in your operation. Our service is fast and effective. We also clean tanks, cooling towers, industrial ovens and high ceilings.

FAQ

Are Hughes Environmental technicians certified?

Yes! Working with Hughes, you can expect technicians that are trained, certified and up-to-date on common best practices. We have an OSHA trainer on staff, and our technicians have been through OSHA 10- or 30-hour training. We also have Council-certified Indoor Environmentalists (CIE) and Council-certified Microbial Remediators (CMR) on staff. For a full list of certifications please visit our About page.

Do you perform work nationwide?

Yes! We are a National Service provider that is familiar with proper facility cleaning solutions. No matter where you are located, we have your facility cleaning needs covered. Contact us today to learn more.

Do you provide project reports after each cleaning?

Yes! After each project, Hughes can create a project report for you summarizing the work that was done. Each report will include before and after pictures. Please tell your account rep that you want a project report!

Explosion Hazard

Reduce potential explosion hazards from built up combustible dust caught inside your systems.

Increase Efficiency

Cleaned equipment increases overall system efficiency reducing mechanical malfunctions.

Bacterial Growth

Help prevent foreign bacteria and fungi growth clogging your systems with sludge.

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Industrial Silo Cleaning Benefits

Here are several reasons why your facility can benefit from our industrial silo cleaning service:
Help control fungal, bacterial and insect growth of contaminates
Prevent fire hazards to make sure your systems run efficiently
Prevent quality control issues with routine maintenance
Prevent loss of energy required from most industrial facilities
Removal of all debris, dirt, dust, or sludge that cause blockages or potential health concerns

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