Meridian Steep Cone Silos

Meridian Manufacturing: Steep Cone Silos

Meridian Steep Cone Smoothwall Silos are designed for the improved flow and complete discharge of bulk materials that have difficulty flowing efficiently in standard hoppers. With cone angles up to 60°, these silos help reduce bridging, buildup, and material hang-up in applications where conventional hopper designs may struggle to maintain consistent flow.

Built for industrial bulk material handling applications, Meridian Steep Cone SmoothWall Silos are well suited for powders, pellets, granular products, and other hard-to-flow materials. Smoothwall construction promotes clean discharge and simplified cleanout, while steel construction and corrosion-resistant powder coat finishes provide long service life in demanding operating environments. Multiple sizes and custom configurations are available, including support structures, catwalks, and drive-thru systems to fit site and process requirements.

Common Applications

Powder storage
Pellet storage
Industrial bulk material handling

MODEL	BUSHELS	CUBIC FEET	MT @ 62PCF	MT @40PCF
12′ Diameter Steep Cone Series – 55 Degree Bottom Cone
1208-55	1178	1382	39	25
1210-55	1371	1607	45	29
1212-55	1563	1833	52	33
1215-55	1851	2171	61	39
14′ Diameter Steep Cone Series – 55 Degree Bottom Cone
1410-55	1928	2297	65	42
1415-55	2576	3065	86	56
1417-55	2835	3372	95	61
1420-55	3224	3833	108	70
15.5′ Diameter Steep Cone Series – 55 Degree Bottom Cone
15.510-55	2447	2917	82	53
15.520-55	4036	4800	135	87
15.525-55	4830	5741	161	104
15.530-55	5621	6678	188	121
16′ Diameter Steep Cone Series – 55 Degree Bottom Cone
1610-55	2638	3144	88	57
1615-55	3484	4147	117	75
1620-55	4330	5150	145	93
1625-55	5177	6153	173	112
1630-55	6019	7152	201	130

Standard Features

25” opening /w 27” Lid – spring loaded and ground operated
Complete sidewall and roof retractable ladder
Minimum 30” Clearance Under Discharge Ring
Powder coated interior and exterior
Premium Rack-n-Pinion slide gate assembly with crank
Vented Top Lid – spring loaded and ground operated

Common Options (0 selected)

Aeration (vertical, horizontal or 360)
Auger Boots
Manways
Pail Spouts
Roof Vents
Sight Gauges (sight glasses, LevALERT®)
Skids

FAQ

Steep cone hopper angles help improve material flow and discharge performance for products that are prone to bridging, rat-holing, or buildup during unloading.

Yes. Meridian can configure bins with support structures, catwalks, access systems, and loading or unloading options to suit operational and site requirements.

Yes. Multiple sizes and configurations are available to support specific material flow characteristics, discharge requirements, and site layouts.