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Why is My Cement Storage Silo Experiencing Clogs?

The cement storage silo plays an important role for a concrete or construction business. Not only does it protect concrete blends’ key ingredient and make it accessible for a crew, but it helps keep projects on track and clients happy. Of course, those benefits hinge on a cement storage silo working as it should. Clumps and clogs are common issues in the cement world, slowing [...]
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Cement Silo Cleaning Plays a Meaningful Role in Maintenance

Cement silo cleaning is a first-line defense for concrete and construction companies looking to keep the tools they rely on healthy, their dry material ready for the work to come and their crews ready to roll. Even so, it’s a maintenance step many companies overlook. You see, unlike ready mix concrete trucks and central mixers which have wet material moving through them on a consistent [...]
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Tackle Cement Silo Maintenance Between Professional Cleanings

When it comes to cement silo maintenance, experts recommend professional cleaning by a concrete chipping company every three months or so. But, is that the only time your silos require some TLC? Of course not. Just as with any important equipment or resource your company relies on, maintenance work is sometimes necessary in between regular checks and tune-ups. Here, the General Chipping team has laid [...]