Rice storage facilities come in various shapes and sizes, depending on the amount of grain to be kept, the storage purpose, and the store’s location. In most areas of Asia, grain is kept in 40–80 kg bags that are generally stacked using galvanised steel pallets, depending on the storage size.
Good storage and maintenance in the grain store or storage depot are essential in maintaining grain and seed quality. But how to keep it? To maintain good hygiene in storage:
- Maintain the cleanliness of storage spaces and the condition of the steel pallets.
- After the storage rooms have been emptied, clean them.
- Rat traps and obstacles should be placed in drying and storage facilities.
- To keep the storage area vermin-free, inspect it regularly.
- Once a week, inspect the stored seeds for signs of insect infestation.
Time to invest in Steel Pallets!
Improper stacking and storage of sacks and load of bags can result in worker accidents and material damage. What’s more? not using the proper material handling equipment.
To keep bags and bundles tight while stacking, workers should arrange them in interlocking rows. The good thing is that you can stack up to 3-4 high with a 2000 kg of safe working load. Steel pallets from HML are an excellent choice for the rice and feed industry since they are:
Repair and Maintenance-free
Galvanised steel pallets are more durable than wooden pallets in the long run. Furthermore, these pallets are essentially maintenance-free and come with a manufacturer’s warranty for a certain number of years.
Withstand Climatic Impact
Steel pallets are durable enough to endure the rigors of extreme conditions. Except for a hot temperature, they can adapt to almost any climatic situation. They are, nevertheless, resistant to moderate and low temperatures. In cold weather, wooden pallets harden; yet, there are no visible changes in these pallets in mild and hot weather.
Fire Hazard
With thorough analysis, you will learn which pallets are most suited to your sector. Unlike wood pallets, which can quickly burn and add fuel to the fire, galvanised steel pallets will not burn, which means they are completely fireproof.
Finding The Right Solution!
Pallet investment must, in the end, be in line with the whole supply chain strategy, taking into account the total life-cycle return on investment. Net-Railing Huameilong Metal Products, like many others, may prove to be more costly in the long term.
Do you want bespoke steel pallets for your rice and feed business? HML is a market leader in material handling systems innovation.