Australian miners now have access to highly modular mining silos, thanks to a partnership between Transmin and an Italian silo manufacturer.
Transmin’s clients have very specific requirements when it comes to silos. Its customers are usually involved in the mining industry and have high standards when it comes to quality, durability and delivery times.
Transmin needed a silo range that had a modular design, could adapt to different size and feed requirements, and was fast to manufacture, assemble and install.
It teamed up with Italian silo manufacturer Scutti, whose silos can be built entirely through bolted construction – no welding required.
Manufactured in Italy, Scutti’s silos have been specifically designed for container freight, allowing them to be shipped to anywhere in the world. Shipments can use the existing supply chains and infrastructure, avoiding the need for specialised over-width or heavy vehicles.
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David Parsons, the technical operations manager for process plant equipment at Transmin, said Scutti has a long history of providing silos for various industries.
“We deal with them on a daily basis,” he told ABHR. “They have a great, modular product and can also provide custom designs.
“From an engineering and delivery point of view, we know the product and manufacturing timeframes are accurate, allowing us to manage any risks with delivery times.”
The flexibility and ease of assembly makes the silos cost-effective and easy to set up in some of the most remote sites.
Transmin has modified the silos to ensure they are fit for purpose in the often-harsh local conditions, and fully compliant with Australian Standards.
Scutti initially designed the silos for use in the cement and lime industry but has since proven itself in other industries. Transmin has mainly deployed them in the minerals and mining sector, but the silos are also used in the water and wastewater treatment industries.
Parsons said logistics has been volatile around the globe following the COVID pandemic.
“However, working closely with our clients and Scutti and having accurate planning and inspection processes prior to dispatch has meant there has been minimal impact to the business and the timely delivery of projects,” he said.
“We make sure everything is inspected before it is packed. It’s a standardised process – it’s only the number of containers required that really changes.”
Transmin provides an in-depth installation and commissioning manual and has an in-house service team to support the client where needed. The company can also supply various accessories, including dust collectors, rotary valves, level indicators, screw feeders, and more.
Sarob Jain, a key account manager at Transmin, said the company can provide silos ranging from 20–3000 cubic metres in size.
“They can adapt to all kinds of size requirements and feed requirements,” he said.
“We can design and supply a complete silo system to suit most applications.”
Engineering support is also provided as part of the package, delivered through Transmin’s process plant team.
A Transmin service engineer will go to a customer’s site, help with the installation process, and assist with the day-to-day operations of the silo. They can also provide engineering reports and recommendations, and identify potential improvements and efficiencies.
“Once we have supplied the silo, we can also provide clients with commissioning and operational spares,” Jain said.
“We keep a lot of spares in stock to ensure we have a standard price and lead time. We can also supply spares for other brands of silos – which is a popular option.”