Linear silo
Storage architecture adapted to building geometry
Linear multi-cell silos align storage with the physical structure of your building. Rectangular cells can be arranged in single rows, dual rows or L-shaped layouts to maximize floor usage and vertical capacity. Suitable for both green and roasted coffee, this architecture prioritizes spatial efficiency and integration flexibility. Most commonly used as a roasted coffee buffer between roasting and grinding or packaging, it can also be engineered for green coffee storage when layout conditions require it.
How it works
Coffee is conveyed into rectangular cells arranged along walls or structural lines. Cells can be dimensioned in two sizes within the same installation, depending on storage priorities.
At discharge, several flow management configurations are possible. For roasted coffee buffering, precise dosing at silo level is often not critical, as weighing occurs downstream before grinding or packaging. In these cases, discharge can be economically combined with belt or mechanical conveying systems.
When weighing accuracy is required, individual cells can be mounted on load cells. This enables precise inventory control and controlled dosing directly from each cell.
For roasted coffee, impact-reducing discharge geometry protects fragile beans during filling. For green coffee applications, discharge points integrate local dust extraction, capturing airflow and directing it to filters or cyclones to prevent dust dispersion in production areas.
When it makes sense
The linear silo makes sense when building geometry defines the storage layout. It is well suited to retrofits, narrow facilities or spaces where a circular structure cannot be installed.
It is most commonly used as a buffer between roasting and grinding or packaging, where it stabilizes production flow. It can also be used for green coffee storage when layout constraints limit other silo architectures.
While it may not be the most economical architecture, it becomes a strong solution when more than six storage cells are required and available floor space must be fully optimized.
Key benefits
Optimized use of space
Rectangular and L-shaped layouts follow building contours efficiently. The square geometry minimizes dead space and allows high-density storage along walls or within constrained footprints.
Architectural flexibility
Cells can be engineered in two different sizes within the same installation (small and large), allowing frequently used coffees to be allocated larger volumes. The number of cells and their dimensions are defined according to your space and storage requirements.
Effective roasted buffering
Frequently installed between roasting and packaging or grinding, the system synchronizes batch roasting with continuous downstream processes. It can be economically combined with belt or mechanical discharge conveying.
Software & recipe integration
The system provides full inventory traceability with real-time visibility of stored volume per cell. When load cells are installed, the silo can portion precise quantities as required. Integrated with plant control software, predefined recipes can be executed automatically, enabling structured blend preparation before or after roasting.
Technical specifications
Download our linear silo brochure- Single-row, dual-row or L-shaped configurations
- Two cell size options within one installation
- Vertical expansion defined by building constraints
- Optional load cells per cell
- Impact-reducing filling geometry for roasted coffee
- Integrated dust extraction interfaces (green application)
- Compatible with mechanical and pneumatic conveying
- Full plant control integration
Questions?
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Yes. It can be engineered with dust extraction and optional load cells for controlled dosing, although individual weighing per cell may increase system complexity compared to centralized hopper architectures.
When building geometry prevents centralized tower installation or when storage must follow wall lines or L-shaped layouts.
Yes. This is one of its most common applications, synchronizing batch roasting with continuous grinding or packaging operations.
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