We work with local clients to provide a range of equipment and components used in the agricultural industry, including grain elevators.
Understanding the value and purpose of various machinery used in the agricultural industry can help you ramp up production at your facility or farm. One of the most useful additions to a location that grows, stores, and processes grain is a system known as a grain elevator. As the name suggests, grain elevators move products up and down, although not quite in the same way as a traditional elevator. Instead, the process involves the use of buckets or augers to move grain to storage bins located at the top of the manufacturing or processing plant.
Grain elevators can be used to store various crops, including corn and grain. The products are then distributed for processing, export, or transport, depending on the layout and function of the machinery. At Merritt Mechanical Fabrication, we work with local clients to provide a range of equipment and components used in the agricultural industry, including grain elevators. Our highly skilled and trained technicians can design and construct the systems needed to handle the amount of grain that comes through your facility on a regular basis.
Implementing grain elevators can help you maximize production and processing while minimizing effort. Things move more quickly when they become automated, and it’s worth considering how this addition could benefit your facility. Our team brings over 50 years of experience in mechanical fabrication, and we use our extensive knowledge to help customers increase output and streamline processes. If you have questions or would like additional information, give us a call today.
FAQs About Grain Elevators
Since the early 1970s, our dedicated team here at Merritt Mechanical Fabrication has been passionate about helping local farmers design and build the high-quality equipment they need to keep their operations running smoothly. If you are thinking about investing in a grain elevator or upgrading your existing equipment, we’d be honored to assist you. Below, we’ve responded to a couple frequently asked questions about these crop handling systems to help you decide if we’re the ideal fit for your needs.
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How do grain elevators work?
A basic grain elevator will include a hopper, a conveyor belt, a “grain leg” or elevator, and a variety of storage bins. Farmers simply unload the grain into the hopper and the conveyor belt will carry it over to the grain leg. The elevator system typically features several buckets to scoop up the grain, carry it to the top of the silo, and deposit it into the appropriate storage bins.
Do I need a grain elevator?
If you operate a smaller farm, you may be able to keep things running efficiently with other grain storage methods. However, if you plan to purchase more land, expand your operations, or store large quantities of grain, a grain elevator can dramatically increase efficiency. Some grain elevators can even clean and dry your grain, helping you save more time in the long run.
What are some beneficial grain elevator upgrades or customization options?
There are several ways you can alter or upgrade a grain elevator to better suit your specific requirements. For instance, you can incorporate high-capacity dryers to boost efficiency, create separate loading and unloading stations, or replace older wiring to increase the speed of the elevator system. If you have any questions about what we can fabricate for your new or existing grain elevator, we encourage you to give us a call today.
At Merritt Mechanical Fabrication, we build grain elevators throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.