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Laidig is an industry leader in bulk storage and reclaim, specializing in systems for extracting hard-to-flow raw materials from conical and/or flat-bottom silos.

When materials stored in silos do not discharge properly, two types of actions are typically taken:

• For large silos: Workers enter to manually unload the material with shovels.
• For smaller silos: The walls or cone of the silo are struck to dislodge the material and enable flow.

In either case, these methods have significant drawbacks. In the first, there is a severe risk to human life, and in the second, long-term damage occurs due to dents in the silos. At Clivio Solutions, we offer the ideal solution to prevent workers from entering silos or striking their walls.

Key advantages of Laidig extractor systems include:

• Safety: Eliminates life-threatening risks for operators.
• Sanitation: Prevents rat holing and material buildup.
• Traceability: Ensures FIFO (First In, First Out) system compliance.
• Capacity: Enables complete filling and emptying of silos, maximizing their capacity.

In the following video, we can see a comparison between silos that do not have a Laidig system and silos that do. This clearly demonstrates the significant advantages mentioned earlier.

If you have a conical silo, the ideal equipment for your application is the Cone Bottom model (available in electric and hydraulic versions, depending on your requirements).

If you are looking for a solution for flat-bottom silos and low-flow materials, such as animal-derived flours or soy paste, the suitable reclaimer models are the X-tractor, Cantilever, or Track-Drive. For these applications, the silo can operate fully loaded, and discharge will be efficient and safe thanks to the reclaimer, which keeps the bottom 100% active during the unloading process.

If you need to sweep the bottom once the product stops flowing freely by gravity, the suitable model is the Clean Sweep. This silo bottom sweeper activates only for the final product discharge and cleaning, making it a very common solution for grains, legumes, or free-flowing products.

No matter the discharge issue with your silo, together with Laidig, we have the ideal solution to protect your company's team and prevent risks.

The need for flow measurement and control is essential in many stages of the process. Together with Jesma, we are able to measure product flow reliably, with two very useful alternatives depending on the application.

If we have available height space, the recommended system is JesIntake. However, if height is limited, the JesBelt weighing belts are the ideal solution.

The JesIntake range of scales is specially designed for inline weighing of bulk materials such as powders, granules, grains, and more, focusing on operational reliability and high precision. The equipment series includes a standard range of 13 sizes, with capacities from 12 m³/h to 2500 m³/h, making them suitable for handling high flow rates while maintaining high accuracy.

If height is limited, the solution to apply is a JesBelt conveyor, which features an incremental encoder (tachometer) mounted on the roller to allow continuous monitoring of the belt and ensure an immediate alarm signal in case of irregularities in belt transmission. The belt is equipped with load cells that guarantee high precision even with irregular material flow. The weighing conveyor is designed and built for continuous weighing of material transported on a belt or for regulating a specific material flow.

If an immediate solution is required, the JesBelt F1 is our standard range of belt weighers. With 1% accuracy and versatile functionality, it ensures precise and efficient performance. Its user-friendly design simplifies maintenance with easy belt replacement and integrated cleaning features, minimizing downtime.

The JesBelt F1 range is available in three configurations: basic, standard, and complete.

Aerox is the manufacturer of the Aerox Injector, a device that eliminates bad odors produced in industrial processes and is recognized as "the best available technology." It uses non-thermal plasma to generate free oxygen radicals, which react with the odorous air and prevent them from being detectable by the human nose.

The main advantages of the Aerox Injector:

• Eliminates up to 95% of odors.
• Works in 0.5 seconds.
• Consumes minimal electrical energy.
• Has a compact size.
• Does not use fuels, chemicals, or water.
• Generates no waste.
• Easy to install and maintain.

The system includes a small fan that extracts air from the environment and pushes it through a set of filters and a heater. These components purify the air and reduce its relative humidity. Once clean and free from condensation risk, the air circulates through the cold plasma modules, where oxygen radicals are generated. These radicals are injected into the process duct and react quickly with odorous gases, making them imperceptible to the human nose.

The injection principle ensures that process air (with humidity, temperature, and dust) does not enter the plasma modules of the equipment, which can be considered the "heart" of the system. This scheme of injecting oxygen radicals generated from treated air can be represented as follows:

In addition to the injection principle, another very important advantage is the compact size of the equipment, which does not exceed 6.5 meters in length. It also allows for multiple configurations and the installation of separate parts connected by ducts.

Together with Aerox, we help our clients reduce emissions and comply with industrial and governmental regulations. Their innovative technique for eliminating odors in humid air processes has become the preferred solution for global market leaders.

Chain-Vey offers equipment for transporting products using discs and chains. The tubular conveyors are efficient, food-safe, low-maintenance, flexible, and can incorporate a cleaning system.

It is the ideal type of transport for delicate products that need to maintain their structure, as it moves them gently. This ensures a high-quality final product.

The systems can be found in different sizes, depending on the target capacity sought, and the wide variety of available diameters allows us to adjust very precisely to the requirement.

These systems offer the possibility of incorporating various cleaning systems, both dry and wet, which helps save a significant amount of downtime and labor.

• For dry cleaning: polyurethane discs, sponges, abrasive and/or metal-detectable discs, passive and/or motorized cleaning brushes.
• For wet cleaning, we offer CIP systems of different grades.

Additionally, certain greasy or oily products tend to react with the iron present in carbon steel or even with the iron found in stainless steel. For this reason, it is possible to pigment the internal wall of the tubes with an acid film, which creates a passivation layer on the material, providing a non-reactive surface for the product. This ensures the transported product retains its integrity and original color, without undergoing alterations.

The system is capable of reversing its rotation direction, making it highly efficient when filling a large set of silos positioned in two rows. This means simply pressing a button, and the system reverses its rotation by 180°.

All our tubular conveyor systems are robust, hygienic, gentle, and quiet. The durable, low-friction discs are designed to reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption.

It is possible to perform an internal visual inspection of the system thanks to its easily attachable integrated camera. This allows you to check the system's cleanliness and prevent potential issues. The study results will appear as follows:

Assembling the system is very simple and quick. Even joining the chain takes no more than a minute. Thanks to the polyurethane disc, we guarantee two functions: a perfect link between the chain segments and continuous cleaning of the internal walls of the tubes.

If you would like to learn more details about the Chain-Vey system, we invite you to watch the following video:

Magnattack is an Australian company specializing in metal particle control and magnetic separation solutions. Their products comply with HACCP standards, enabling companies to meet international quality standards and achieve certification and validation. Among their equipment, the standout is the Mag Ram, a self-cleaning systema and its advantages are:

• Exceptionally hygienic design that prevents the accumulation of contaminated residues.
• Built-in contingency for abrasive wear.
• Can withstand product temperatures up to 150° C (302° F).
• Protects machinery and contributes to facility safety.
• Reduces leaks and product waste.
• Reduces production downtime for cleaning.

Another interesting magnetic separation system is the Emulsion & Slurry, designed for the efficient control of metallic contaminants in liquid food products and thick products, whether viscous or not. The system has over 11,000 Gauss, capable of capturing metal fragments, such as work-hardened stainless steel and stone particles.

Magnattack magnetic separators have the ability to capture stainless steel particles. This is possible because contaminants undergo wear and fatigue during the process, resulting in slightly magnetic particles that can be captured, preventing contamination.

Below is a demonstration:

The JesLoader system from Jesma is ideal for loading trucks without the need for the vehicle to move underneath the silos. The system is designed to load a predetermined amount of bulk material into a truck from multiple silos.

The JesLoader is mounted on rails so that it can move from one silo to another, loading the required amount of material from each silo, thus eliminating the need to install a scale under each silo or making repeated trips to a bridge scale after filling each truck.

Operating principle:

• Once the truck is correctly positioned, the driver enters the order number into the control system. This may be part of the general control system or a Jesma handling solution.
• The JesLoader will position itself correctly beneath the preprogrammed silo by navigating through an incremental encoder, and when the JesLoader is in place, the correct amount of product will be released onto the scale as ordered through the system.
• Once filling is complete, the JesLoader is guided to the correct position over the truck's intake using a remote control unit. The product will be released into the truck when the operator accepts it.