CST is the world’s leading manufacturer of dry
bulk silos and aluminum storage domes and vaults – All from one source. So who knows better how to match our customer’s
particular needs for the right solution than CST. Whether it is our expertise in manufacturing
tanks since 1893 and applying high-tech coatings to them since the 1920’s, or
the precision manufactured, low maintenance aluminum used to manufacture our
domes and vaults, CST can be trusted to give you a solution that will outlast
the completion while providing the lowest life time costs. But don’t take our word for it. Ask one of our sales team members for the
names of the owners and operators of some of our 350,000 tanks, domes and
vaults located in over 120 countries.
120 Year Legacy of Silos, Domes and Vaults
CST’s BulkTec silo manufacturing dates back to
its roots as Columbian Steel Tank Company, Peabody TecTank and Columbian
TecTank, now CST Storage, and our dome and vault manufacturing founded by Temcor
and Conservatek, now CST Covers. Our
storage solutions are custom engineered to our customer’s exact specifications,
designed using state-of-the-art CAD and stress modeling tools, and then
manufactured in one of our 6 ISO-Certified manufacturing facilities located in
the US and Europe. Our dedicated Project
Management teams ensure a smooth purchasing, manufacturing and delivery process
while providing a single point of contact throughout the engineering,
manufacturing and construction processes.
Direct Flow Channel (DFC) Blending
Direct Flow Channel (DFC) blending combines the
quality of CST silos with a proprietary design for gravity blending of material
in the silo to minimize the effects of batch variables. Based on design
parameters, analysis and field experience developed by CST’s engineers over the
last four decades, we have developed a solution that will increase flow
efficiencies, reduce cleanout costs and save our customers money.
Weaver Reclaimers
CST now manufactures a complete line of Weaver
Reclaimers including our 500 Series Center Drive, 600 Series Conical and 1000
Series Ring Drive Systems for use with our flat-bottom silos and domes. Based on Richard Weaver’s long history of
reclaimer designs, these units are now manufactured at CST’s 500,000 sq ft,
ISO-Certified facility in DeKalb, IL. Weaver
Reclaimers feature all-electric drives, standard industrial components and Zero
Entry maintenance designs. All the units
are now designed by a dedicated engineering team using 3D CAD and supported by
CST’s dedicated global field service teams.
Component in Tank (CIT) Technology
CIT has a dedicated team of
engineers and technicians that work with tank customers to integrate
customer-supplied equipment and technology at CST’s specially designed facility
before the tank is shipped to the field. The result of our CIT capabilities is that our customer’s integration
costs are significantly reduced because systems are easier and more
cost-effectively to test and debug at the factory in environmentally controlled
spaces.
Site construction time is also decreased because the tank arrives ready to be hooked up and operated. An additional benefit of CIT is the constancy
of product and process that can be achieved nationally and globally by shipping
the exact same system to every location. While primarily performed on welded tanks, some integration of components on bolted tanks, particularly on the hoppers, can also be accomplished. Pre-integrated components may include pumps,level indicators, bin vents, lights, heaters, material handling valves, aerations system and control panels.
Integrated Loading Platforms and Accessories
But CST’s
ability to satisfy our customer’s needs, improve construction times and
save them money doesn’t stop with providing just silos, domes or vaults. We can
design and manufacture silos for drive-through and train-through operation as
well as integrate accessories such as walkways, level indicators, load cells
units. Our partners are also capable of
providing a variety of material handling solutions for loading and unloading
all of our storage solutions.
FIFO and LIFO Designs
CST can manufacture silos with standard hopper
slopes for either first-in-first-out (FIFO) or last-in-last-out (LIFO)
flow. Our engineering teams can also
custom design silos and hoppers to meet customer’s specific flow characteristic
needs.