The delivery of two Eurosilo systems for a leading steel manufacturer in India is well underway, with the next steps in the project progressing. While Eurosilo project manager Jan-Willem Hanskamp is completing the delivery of key components produced in Europe, After-Sales Manager Maarten Appelman inspected the locally produced steel components in Chennai during a one-week visit in February this year. “The scale and craftsmanship were quite impressive,” says Maarten.
Local Production through the AUMUND Group
This ground-breaking project was made possible by setting up local production in close collaboration with AUMUND Engineering Pvt Ltd in India. Jan-Willem Hanskamp explains: “Eurosilo supplies the key components, such as the screw conveyors with bearings and drive line, discharging system, and firefighting foam spray system. AUMUND Engineering will supply electrical components and all other bought-outs, including drives, mechanical, and steel parts sourced and produced in India.” Sudip Kumar Hazra, VP Business Development & Sales, AUMUND Group, says: “Together with Eurosilo, we studied every detail of the project to see what we could contribute from AUMUND in India, while ensuring that everything could be delivered as agreed.”
Production, Inspection, and Delivery
Around March this year, the components within the Eurosilo scope will be shipped to the building site, while the locally produced steel parts are finalised after the inspection by Maarten Appelman. “It was quite an expedition, being all over the place in an intense environment. But I was very positively surprised by the accuracy and craftsmanship. Getting to know each other, the practices, and the know-how was enlightening and fruitful. Of course, there are always some improvements or adjustments that need to be made, but the overall quality is quite good. Everyone is eager to learn more and exchange ideas. I was accompanied by Project Leader Sarath Kumar and Engineering Manager Ajith Pandian from AUMUND Engineering, and that worked out really well.”
Assembly and Big Lift
Once every delivery to the site is completed, the assembly and installation of the Eurosilo systems will start. Jan-Willem Hanskamp says: “The foundations of both silos, including the embedded steel parts, are now finished with supervision of AUMUND. The completion of the silo walls is planned for the summer of 2026. In the meantime, the assembly of the silo systems will take place. After finishing the silo wall, the so-called Big Lift will take place. This is always an impressive step in the project, when huge cranes lift the material-handling components over the silo wall for further assembly inside the silo.”
Third Silo Ordered
The two currently built silos are scheduled to be ready by the end of 2026. One is for storing coal and the other is for flux, an additive to optimise the quality of the produced steel. With the new silos underway, the customer has issued the order for another coal silo. This will be a copy of the first coal silo, to be delivered over the course of 2027.
More information
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