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Silo Feeding: MDC vs Conventional Conveying

Feeding silos efficiently is crucial in industries like rice mills, breweries, food processing, and grain handling. Traditionally, a combination of elevators, belt conveyors, and screw conveyors are used. However, modern systems like the Multi Directional Conveyor (MDC) offer smarter, space-saving, and maintenance-friendly alternatives.

At AD CTS India Pvt Ltd, we provide advanced engineering solutions—leveraging MDC technology—to simplify and optimize your silo feeding systems.

 Conventional Conveying Systems

Typical Components:

  • Multiple bucket elevators
  • Belt conveyors
  • Screw conveyors
  • Platforms and spouting

Challenges:

  • Complex layout and space constraints
  • Frequent maintenance access required for elevators
  • Multiple transfer points → higher breakage, especially for fragile grains
  • Heavy structural supports needed
  • More spouting → higher dust accumulation and product loss

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Silo Feeding with Multi Directional Conveyor (MDC)

What is MDC?

The Multi Directional Conveyor is a horizontal conveying system that moves materials across different bins and silos with minimal vertical lifts. It can be integrated with a single elevator, reducing complexity and maintenance.

Key Features:

  • Modular and customizable layout
  • Single-point elevator feed
  • Minimal transfer points
  • Precise feeding to multiple silos or bins
  • Easy maintenance and cleaning access

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Silo feeding using Multi Directional Conveyor

Advantages of MDC-Based Silo Feeding



Reduced Capital Investment – Fewer machines and structures

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Lower Maintenance Cost – Easy access and fewer breakdowns

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Improved Layout Flexibility – Easier to modify or expand

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Cleaner Working Environment – Fewer spouts, less dust

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Applications



Paddy and rice processing units

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Brewery dry goods and malt storage

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Flour and spice industries

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Feed mills

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Coffee and pulses processing

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Comparison Table

FeatureConventional ConveyingMDC-Based System
Number of ElevatorsMultipleUsually 1
Transfer PointsHighVery Low
Breakage RiskHigherLower
Space RequirementLargeCompact
MaintenanceFrequent, with platform accessMinimal
Installation TimeLongerFaster
Structural Support NeedsHighMinimal
Energy ConsumptionHigherOptimized

Our Expertise

At AD CTS India Pvt Ltd, we design and implement silo feeding systems tailored to your plant’s footprint, capacity, and product sensitivity. With over a decade of experience in mechanical handling systems, we ensure:

  • Complete layout and flow diagram design
  • Custom MDC and supporting equipment
  • Site installation and commissioning support
  • Ongoing maintenance and upgrades

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Ready to Upgrade Your Silo Feeding System?

Talk to our team to understand how MDC-based systems can improve your plant's efficiency, safety, and space utilization.

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