− Jernbro has delivered and installed many silos over the years. The reason we order from Jernbro is that it is flexible and because it makes our work more efficient. This allows us to focus on our main business, which is manufacturing plastic film from plastic granules. Having direct contact with Jernbro also facilitates our discussions on technical aspects, says Fredrik Cato, Purchasing Manager at Trioworld.
− We want as many suppliers as possible close to us. If that is met and the supplier also delivers high quality and design, as well as being service-minded and easy to work with, it suits us perfectly. For us, it is also important that questions are handled correctly and quickly. Jernbro fulfills all these wishes, says Marco van den Brink, Production Technician at Trioworld.
An important advantage of Jernbro’s silos is that they are made of aluminium, a material that offers excellent durability and is not affected by rust, leakage and condensation, which other materials can contribute to. In addition, Jernbro’s construction requires minimal maintenance and hardly any repairs over time.
Jernbro installs silos at Trioworld
Jernbro’s workshop for manufacture of silos
− It suits us well that Jernbro’s silos are made of aluminum because it weighs less than steel and therefore does not require such a robust platform, as well as that they rust less. One way for us to be able to handle a large capacity is to have silos that are high and not too wide. Every week around 75 trucks come to us, each delivering 24-36 tonnes. In order to handle these large deliveries, most of the silos are 22 meters high and hold around 150 cubic meters. We currently have 81 silos of various sizes, with the largest having a capacity to store 90 tonnes, says Fredrik.
– Our method is carefully designed and means that the plates are first rolled to the correct radius and then welded together in sections. We assemble our silos from the top and work our way down. Each section is carefully welded to ensure durability and precision. To work with aluminium, specific welding skills are required and I am proud that we possess that, says Sami.
What also contributes to Jernbro being able to manufacture silos in a rational way is partly long experience and partly that the silos are built in a kind of tower in the workshop. All parts such as mantle cup, roof, cone and mantle walls are built in Jernbro’s workshop.
