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Our mission :
offer producers the best storing solutions on the market
Design and manufacture of silos from 1 to 20 tons as well as boxes for the storage of animal feed with the distribution of the latter by a third party for the market segments of Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
Our bins
We offer 13 different sizes of feed bins from 3 to 20 tons of capacity because of our two diameters (6’4’’ and 8’4’’). We also offer bins designed for mineral storage on demand.
Our bins are a guarantee of superior quality and durability because of our caracteristics that you can browse on the picture on the right. We also stand out with our fast and professionnal service. A service that fulfill your expectations in terms of disponibility, efficiency and quality.
| Model | Volume (ft³) | Metric tons (à 40 lb/ft³) | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 148 | 2.7 | 12 |
| 467 | 212 | 3.9 | 14 |
| 667 | 276 | 5.0 | 16 |
| 867 | 340 | 6.2 | 18 |
| 1067 | 404 | 7.3 | 20 |
| 1267 | 468 | 8.5 | 22 |
| 1467 | 532 | 9.7 | 24 |
| 1667 | 596 | 10.8 | 26 |
| Model | Volume (ft³) | Metric tons (à 40 lb/ft³) | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8860 | 632 | 11.5 | 19 |
| 10860 | 741 | 13.5 | 21 |
| 12860 | 850 | 15.5 | 23 |
| 14860 | 959 | 17.5 | 25 |
| 16860 | 1068 | 19.5 | 27 |
Characteristics on request.
Contact your distributor.
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Manhole
- Allows a visual inspection of the bin’s interior
- Easy access at the top of the ladder
- Lid with sealing joint and stainless steel fastener
Monocoque bin
- Welded steel
- Without any bolted joint
- Best seal design
Multiple level window
- Located at each 4’ to see the loading level of the bin
6’’ exhaust pipe
- Brings down the dusty air at the bottom of the bin
Galvanized ladder with removable section
- Ladder divised in two sections
- Permanent upper section with a security ring
- Removable lower section
17’’ base opening
- Also compatible with plastic unloaders on the market
Large radius filling pipe
- Allows to blow the material with a minimum of resistance
- Doesn’t spoil the cube because of the large radius
- Vertical projection from the center of the bin
Durable outside paint
- White polyurethane finish that assure a fresher interior temperature in the summer
- 75% zinc epoxy primer (cold galvanization)
- Sandblasted prepared surface
Smoothwall
- Epoxy interior paint certified for direct contact with food (FDA 21) and drinking water (NSF 61)
- No ripple for an optimal sliding and no material retention
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Standard diameter
17’’ diameter hopper compatible with Fort Metal and all the competitors’ bins
Rotating trap
Resistant and reliable mecanism (rotating trap driven by a welded steel handle)
Allows to adjust or stop the material flow
Durable outside paint
- White polyurethane finish
- 75% zinc epoxy primer (cold galvanization)
- Sandblasted prepared surface
Adjustable screw angle
Coupling system with two circular flanges that allow any screw orientation, which ease the installation
Observation window
- 16’’ diameter window in unbreakable polycarbonate that allows quick screw and trap inspection
Our ajustable unloader
The Fort Metal ajustable unloader is well known for its ease of installation, its ease of use and also its durability. It is available for those screw sizes :
| Rigid | Flexible | Flexible double |
|---|---|---|
| 3½” | 220 | 220 |
| 4″ | 300 | 300 |
| 6″ | 350 | 350 |
| 8″ | 500 |
Our reserve
We offer our 42’’ diameter reserve in two different formats. They can be extended because of their flat top. They offer the perfect solution for your indoor installations from 0.5 to 1.55 tons. (40 lbs/ft3). The dimension were designed so we can ship a reserve upside down on a standard 4’ x 4’ pallet.
# model | Volume (ft³) | Metric tons (40 lbs/ft³) | Total height (po) |
|---|---|---|---|
R42-24 | 28.3 | 0.5 | 72 |
R42-48 | 47.6 | 0.85 | 96 |
# model | Volume (ft³) | Metric tons (40 lbs/ft³) | Total Height (po) |
|---|---|---|---|
R42-24R | 19.2 | 0.35 | 24 |
R42-48R | 38.5 | 0.7 | 48 |
2 windows
Allows to quickly see the reserve loading
Flat top
Reinforced by a flange that also allows to fasten an extension if needed
Removable cover
Flat in galvanized steel
Fastenable to the flange
Large opening
42’’ diameter for easy filling
17’’ base opening
Compatible with our unloaders and the plastic unloaders on the market
Durable outside paint
White polyurethane finish
Sandblasted prepared surface
Smoothwall
No ripple for an optimal sliding and no material retention
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Our accessories
Fort Metal offers a lot of pieces and systems for a specific use of your bins and to repair or modify an old bin. Notably :
- Opening lid system from the base of the bin to allow the filling by screw
- Ventilation system to limit the condensation
- Filling system by cyclone
- Reinforced filling bend at any angle
- Cone to repair a Fort Metal bin
- Reverse hopper to modify a Fort Metal gravity bin
- Cone to repair a IEL fiberglass bin or a Victoria galvanized bin
For more pieces and accessories, contact us directly to see the disponibilities.
