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As a specialist company according to the German Water Resources Act (WHG), IFA Technology offers expert planning and consulting for the storage of liquids or bulk materials. In the area of so-called LAU plants and systems (plants and systems for storage, filling and handling), our product range includes tank farms and silo systems which, depending on the requirements, consist of mild steel, stainless steel, plastic and GRP tanks. To meet the legal requirements, LAU plants and systems from IFA Technology can be supplied specially coated (HALAR, Teflon, etc.), varnished or painted.

ELKON Bag Cement Feeding System consists of cement feeding bunker, intermediary cement feeding screw and control panel. The operator puts the cement bag into the cement feeding hopper and tears it by means of the cutters on the hopper. Then the cement is transferred to the cement silo by cement screw. This system can be used to feed 1 unit of cement silos as well as 2 units of silo by using distribution valve.

The cement stored in the cement silos can be quickly discharged to the cement trailers (bulk carrier) by means of ELKON telescopic cement loading bellow. This system has a special structure with support legs allowing the bulk carrier parking under the discharge point and is equipped with a suitable bellow for feeding the material. ELKON telescopic cement loading bellow is equipped with level indicator to stop loading and lift up the bellow when it is in contact with the cement (material filling process is finalized). The bellow is also equipped with fan filter system to prevent powder during the material filling process. The system includes a control panel as well.

Cement material supplied with big bags or bags can be transferred into cement silos by means of ELKON Big Bag/Bag Pneumatic Cement Feeding System. ELKON Big Bag/Bag Pneumatic Cement Feeding System consists of cement feeding hopper, intermediary feeding screw, pressure tank, compressor, loading crane and control panel. This feeding system, which has a capacity of 15 tons/hour, is equipped with 2 tons crane to lift the big bags and dispatch into the feeding hopper. The complete set of ELKON Big Bag/Bag Pneumatic Cement Feeding System fits into 1 unit 40’OT container and thus it can be easily transported to overseas countries.

In some countries, cement is widely delivered by railway. The cement carried in wagons can be transferred to the cement silos with special pneumatic cement feeding system developed by ELKON. ELKON Cement Delivery System from Railway consists of wagon feeding hopper, intermediary feeding screw, material holding tank, pressure tank, compressor and control panel. The system which has a cement feeding capacity of 50 tons / hour can also be used to feed a large number of cement silos.

ELKON horizontal cement silos are preferred in cases where the silo location is planned to be changed frequently or in projects with height restrictions. In horizontal cement silos designed by experienced engineers of ELKON, materials with similar properties such as cement, lime, fly ash, sand etc. can be stored. Horizontal cement silos are used by placing them on the ground without the need for any foundation and ground connection, and when they need to be transported, they can be loaded and transported on the truck without the need for a crane in a very short time by means of adjustable telescopic legs. 40 and 70 ton capacity models are used both for storage and dosing. These silos with heavy-duty structures have been designed for both sea and land transportation. With axle and tyres which are presented optionally, the silo can be easily towed to the desired location on its own structure.

ELKON Cement silos are precisely manufactured by the fully automatic welding robots in production molds in ELKON-3 factory which is dedicated only for the production of cement silos. For easy and efficient transportation, ELKON provides a wide range of bolted type cement silos with the capacity of 50, 75, 100, 150, 300 and 500 tons.

WIDE RANGE OF TANK ACCESSORIES FOR TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Whether grain silos, biogas systems or liquid manure containers, Lipp places the greatest importance on quality, safety, a long service life and cost efficiency over its entire product portfolio – including accessories. The whole is more than the sum of its parts. That is especially true for Lipp container solutions and systems as special attention is paid to all parts – including tank accessories – to ensure quality, safety, longevity and cost efficiency. A broad range of technical tank accessories is available for all containers. Some are produced in house and some are purchased via partners or carefully selected suppliers with whom Lipp has established long term relationships based on trust. ACCESSORIES Container bottoms Container insulation Pumping and stirring technology Overflow gutters Container heating Steps, platforms and operating bridges Overpressure and underpressure protection devices Pipeline construction

GUARANTEED OPTIMUM STORAGE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF MATERIALS The storage of bulk materials needs to be not only cost effective but also safe, and systems should be easy to integrate in production processes. LIPP Double Seam technology and welded LIPP tanks have proven to be particularly suitable for bulk storage applications in industry and agriculture. LIPP silos provide a high level of stability and total leak tightness and protect bulk materials from moisture. The smooth internal walls of the silos are a benefit that pays dividends when storing special media. All kinds of bulk materials Grain Soya Silage fodder Woodchips Pellets Clinker brick Cement SILOS FOR STORING GRAIN AND OTHER FOODSTUFFS Grain, soya and other foodstuffs are precious commodities and a major asset in agriculture and they need to be stored particularly carefully. With the tried and tested Lipp Double Seam System, Lipp silos offer major benefits in terms of design and leak tightness.

IFA Technology offers the complete range of conveying systems, storage systems and handling systems in mechanical engineering. Our plants and systems can be integrated into your own conveyor line or designed as completely automated systems. External plant components can also be integrated into our superordinate control system. Our plants and systems are mainly used for bagging or bottling or batch loading systems. Application of conveying, storage and handling systems: Dosing and application of liquids in the plant process Dosing and mixing of powders, fibres and liquids Bagging and bottling systems integrated into a production line Silo systems and tank systems with conveying paths and mixing systems Pipe shell plants

IFA Technology offers tailor-made plants and systems for the animal feed industry. Our mixing and dosing systems process both liquid and solid components, which are used for the production of animal feed, mineral feed and supplementary feed. To supplement our plant systems, we also offer adapted silo systems and tank systems as well as multifunctional filling systems and bagging or bottling systems for all types of containers. Our animal feed plants and systems are made of high-quality stainless steel and use food-grade materials and FDA-approved (Food and Drug Administration) components. Our focus is on hygiene and the diligence of the respective plant processes. The latest plant technologies guarantee the required degree of accuracy, economy and process reliability.

SYSTEM SOLUTIONS FOR SILAGE SILOS The Lipp dual seam system was and still is the basis for Lipp’s sustained success over the last few decades. Silage silos were already being built for agriculture with this system in the 1960s. The Lipp dual seam system is still employed today for the construction of silos and system solutions used for the storage of silage. In addition to pure container construction, system solutions for silage silos also include other components that go far beyond the scope of supply of a simple container manufacturer. APPLICATION EXAMPLES & REFERENCES Lipp system solutions for silage are used for storage and preservation of silage in an above ground, cylindrical container. Corresponding filling and extraction systems, roof and floor structures round off the scope of supply. A large number of the silage silos installed decades ago are still in operation today and provide proof of the high quality standard and extremely long service life.

Liquids (for instance raw materials or end products) are stored in canisters, drums, IBC containers or storage tanks. Solids and bulk materials, on the other hand, are stored in bags, big bags, silos or various special containers. IFA Technology offers sound and safe handling for the storage of liquids, solids and bulk materials as well as suitable storage containers such as customised shelves, tank farms or silo systems. We check and control among other things the compatibility of the substances, the effect of environmental influences as well as the conformity with legal requirements. We ensure compliance with various regulations such as the German Water Resources Act (WHG) or Explosive Atmospheres Directive (ATEX) by means of temperature-controlled storage tanks and the blanketing of the relevant substances by means of nitrogen, dry air or gas displacement systems or their circulation via agitators or circulation.

Feeding of filtered-out materials to silo systems over long distances (up to 700 m). Pneumatic medium-pressure conveyor systems For the conveying of filtered-out materials such as wooden splinters and wood dust or for the conveying of products in the derived timber products industry with large conveying quantities over great distances. Pneumatic medium-pressure conveyor systems are economical, reliable and enable flexible adaptations to individual conveying routes. The conveying air stream is generated by a rotary piston compressor. As opposed to fans, these have almost vertical characteristic curves; i.e. the volumetric flow rate remains almost constant as the pressure in the conveying system increases. This ensures safe material transport. Special cellular wheel sluices are necessary for channelling the conveying material into the conveying stream, such as knife gates for derived timber products. Cyclones, filters or combinations of the two are used to separate the conveying material from the conveying stream. The economical conveying lengths lie between around 150 and 750 m. The loading of the conveying stream can amount to up to 5 kg/m³ and essentially depends on the grain size, density and form of the material to be conveyed.

A centrifugal clutch with highly elastic clutch is used for applications where rotating oscillations may occur in addition to the shaft offset. In this case, centrifugal clutches must be used with flange-connected highly-elastic clutch elements. This specifically includes compressor systems and silo vehicles. We generally build two different types of centrifugal clutches: One is the standard clutch with profile hub. The other, for special applications, is the centrifugal clutch in the rotating jaw version. This special centrifugal clutch is outstandingly suitable for applications with high oscillations or very high loads.

SIMPLY SAFE TRANSPORT – PELASPAN® AND Styrofill® Storopack’s PELASPAN® and Styrofill® Loose Fill offers safe, simple, and flexible protection for your goods, regardless of how big or heavy they are. That’s because the pourable packing material is made from expanded polystyrene (EPS, also styrofoam), which fills all the void and reliably protects products – even when exposed to heavy strain. Due to their S-shape, the PELASPAN® peanuts interlock to create a coherent cushion that blocks, braces, and stabilizes your goods and prevents them from knocking against each other. Styrofill® packaging chips, on the other hand, feature a saddle shape that’s ideal for small gaps and silo systems. The benefits of this padding material are: They’re easy to use and versatile, affordable and antistatic, and can be stored for an indeterminate amount of time. They’re also highly resistant to temperature fluctuations, germs, and water. Made from EPS, PELASPAN® and Styrofill® are recyclable, do not...

VERSATILE AND COMPACT – PAPERplus® PAPILLON Thanks to its special, patented shape, the paper cushioning of the PAPERplus® Papillon system offers optimal protection for small and medium-sized shipping goods. It’s suitable for filling voids and wrapping products, boasts large volume at a low weight, and is especially soft and flexible. Available in a variety of models, the PAPERplus® Papillon machine is simple to adapt to the specific needs of our customers. Three operating modes also simplify on-demand production of paper cushioning directly at the packing station, while the system itself features a compact, space-saving design. When connected with a conveying system and a silo, a single PAPERplus® Papillon can supply multiple packing stations with cushioning at the same time. The special kraft paper used by the PAPERplus® Papillon to create paper cushioning is available in brown and white.