The main features of silos are:

Vertical Structure: Silos generally have a vertical shape and are designed as a high cylinder or rectangular prism. This vertical structure makes it easier for materials to flow under the influence of gravity.

Material Storage: Silos are used to store large quantities of materials, usually in powder or granular form. These materials can be of different types such as food products, construction materials, chemicals, energy sources and many more.

Protection and Storage: Silos protect materials from environmental factors (humidity, air, temperature changes) and prevent them from deteriorating or being damaged. They are frequently used to maintain the quality and durability of materials.

Flow Control: There are discharge mechanisms at the bottom of the silos that enable the material to be discharged in a controlled manner. These mechanisms control the exit of material at a certain rate or amount.

Various Designs: Silos have different designs and construction materials. Materials such as steel, concrete and even wood can be used. Additionally, different sole designs are available, such as conical sole, flat sole or semi-conical.

The usage areas of silos are quite wide:

It is used in the agricultural sector for the storage of grain and other products.
It is used in the construction industry to stock construction materials such as cement, sand and gravel.

It is used to store ores in mining and mineral processing facilities.

It is used in the chemical and energy industry for the storage and transportation of chemicals or fuels.
It is used in food processing facilities to store products such as flour, sugar and salt.

Silos are structural elements used effectively to store and manage large quantities of materials and are an important component for many industries and sectors.