Farmers and commercial grain system operators have two options for supporting bucket elevators and other handling equipment. They can choose diagonal guy cables that anchor to the ground in multiple locations, or they can choose a solid tower structure mounted on a single concrete foundation. Jason Hoffman, Product Manager of Structures for Brock Grain Systems reviews the pros and cons of these two support systems.
Let your eyes, ears and nose tell you if your bucket elevator is ready for uninterrupted operation this harvest. Tyler Ginder, Product Manager of Handling Systems at Brock Grain Systems, provides tips on how you can use visual cues, keen listening, and even smells to make sure your bucket elevator doesn’t let you down during your busiest and most crucial work times.
Your grain storage and handling system may be telling you that it’s time to consider a new way to move grain. The question is, should I upgrade now to a tube conveyor? The answer is often, “yes,” according to Tyler Ginder, Product Manager of Handling Systems for Brock Grain Systems.