Sound Generation is Effective Silo Cleaning Method
Based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Airmatic Inc. is a woman-owned distributor of industrial machinery and equipment. Among other services, Airmatic Inc. provides silo cleaning throughout the Mid-Atlantic states and New England. The company offers several silo cleaning options, including sound generation. For one client, a power generation station, the company had originally anticipating mechanically scrubbing three silos that had caked material clinging to their walls. However, the silo’s location and roof configurations made mechanical cleaning difficult and less effective. Instead, the company used high-energy sonic horns to generate sounds that shook particles loose from silo walls. After dislodging the build-up, the company used gravity feed to extract multiple tons of material from each silo. When silo cleaning becomes necessary, sonic horns offer the advantage of efficient cleanout without requiring personnel to enter the silos. Companies would benefit from consulting with silo cleaning experts to learn if sound generation is the right choice for their needs. In addition, sound generation can be used to clean other types of vessels, including bins, bunkers, chimneys, and rail cars.