Sweep Auger Automation
Empty the silo by controlling the sweep auger from outside
After gravity unloading, a cone of grain remains on the flat bottom of the silo. With automation, the sweep auger is controlled and monitored from outside, reducing the need to enter to guide it.
Typical situations
Do any of these sound familiar?
01
Operator enters to guide the auger
The auger runs without monitoring and requires someone inside the silo.
02
Slow emptying
Remaining grain delays cleaning and the next load.
Silo 03 · Sweep auger
StoppedRemaining grain
Sweep Auger
Empty the silo while controlling it from outside
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After gravity unloading
The flat-bottom silo empties through the center, but a cone of grain remains against the walls.
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Control from outside the silo
The sweep auger is controlled from the central station or the panel, with no one inside to guide it.
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The auger sweeps the floor
It rotates around the center, carrying the remaining grain to the discharge, with soft start and monitoring.
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Silo empty, faults signaled
The end of the sweep is followed from outside, with an alarm in case of overload or failure.
How it works
What the system does for you
- 1
External control
Start, stop and direction from the central station or the panel.
- 2
Soft start
Variable frequency drive to protect the assembly (depending on the configuration).
- 3
Monitoring
Operation tracking and fault alarms.
Before
- Entering the silo to guide the auger
- Auger without monitoring
With Maass
- Control and monitoring from outside the silo
- Alarms in case of failure
Less manual intervention does not automatically mean a smaller team. The gain depends on each facility’s routine.
Features
What makes a difference in daily use
Features available according to the contracted configuration.
Central station integration
Same interface as the other Maass systems.
Protections
Overload and faults signaled.
Integration and installation
How the change happens at your facility
Survey of the silo and auger, control adaptation, installation, testing and training.
FAQ
Questions about this solution
Does it eliminate entering the silo entirely?
It reduces the need to enter to guide the auger. Other tasks may require entry, following safety standards.
Take control
Shall we talk about Sweep Auger for your facility?
Tell us how your facility works today. A Maass specialist will understand the situation and suggest the next step: a demo, a site survey or a proposal.