The Foremost Force Air Bin line is a range of smooth-walled hopper-bottom bins with Foremost’s patented 360 Air system that comes in various sizes, ranging from 3000 to 7346 bushels. The bins are mounted on a one-piece skid that doubles as air ducting, the fan draws air into the skid, pushes it up the legs, and into the bin through a series of outlets placed strategically inside the cone. No other bin aeration system provides balance aeration as the Foremost Force Air Bin with our 360 Air system.
According to the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) report on the 360 Air system, there is a uniform flow of air throughout the entire bin. By incorporating the existing infrastructure of smooth wall bins into the aeration system, Foremost has been able to eliminate some of the costs and inconveniences associated with traditional aeration systems, as well as eliminating parts for any grain to hang up on, essentially eliminating the need to clean the bin.
The wider skid is an excellent plenum for the aeration system and provides a more stable foundation than a traditional bin base, adding to the bin’s durability and longevity.
If you are in need of fertilizer storage, Foremost also offers smooth wall bin solutions without the aeration system, ideal for storing fertilizers. For further versatility, Foremost also offers hybrid style bins with removable, non-360 aeration systems. This feature allows customers to use a single bin for both grain and fertilizer storage when needed, making it an efficient and cost-effective option for farmers.
The Foremost Force Air Bin line is a reliable, versatile, and cost-effective storage solution for grains and fertilizers. With its patented 360 Air system and various sizes available, Foremost has a storage solution to meet your needs.
Smooth Wall Bin Specifications
MODEL |
BUSHELS |
CUBIC FT. |
MIN. AUGER |
PEAK HEIGHT |
ROOF DEGREE |
HOPPER DEGREE |
IMP. TONS |
M. TON |
1615 |
3270 |
3847 |
50′ |
29′ 3″ |
35 |
40 |
119 |
108 |
1620 |
4116 |
4843 |
60′ |
34′ 3″ |
35 |
40 |
150 |
136 |
1625 |
4962 |
5838 |
70′ |
39′ 3″ |
35 |
40 |
181 |
164 |
1630 |
5808 |
6833 |
80′ |
44′ 3″ |
35 |
40 |
181 |
164 |
1815 |
4180 |
4918 |
50′ |
30′ 8″ |
35 |
40 |
152 |
138 |
1820 |
5235 |
6159 |
60′ |
35′ 8″ |
35 |
40 |
191 |
173 |
1825 |
6290 |
7400 |
70′ |
40′ 8″ |
35 |
40 |
229 |
208 |
1830 |
7346 |
8642 |
80′ |
45′ 8″ |
35 |
40 |
229 |
208 |
The Foremost Force Air Bin line is a lineup of Smooth Walled Hopper Bottom Bins with Foremost’s Patented 360 Air system ranging in size from 3000 to 7346 Bushel.
Mounted on a broader, one piece skid the fan draws air into the skid, pushes it up the legs and into the bin through a series of outlets strategically placed along the inside of the cone. The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) report on the 360 Air system shows a uniform flow of air through the entire bin. By incorporating existing infrastructure of the smooth wall bins into the aeration system we have been able to eliminate some of the costs and inconveniences associated with more traditional aeration systems. This wider skid is an excellent plenum for the aeration system and has the added benefit of providing a more stable foundation than a traditional bin base.
In need of Fertilizer Storage?
We offer smooth wall bin solutions without the aeration system, which are ideal for fertilizer storage. To further maximize versatility we also offer hybrid style bins with removable, non-360 aeration systems giving our customers the ability to use a single bin for both grain and fertilizer storage when needed.
GRAIN BINS
- Force Air 360 Equipped
- Airless system (optional)
- No radial bars
- Lids (vented lid, remote opened)
- Paint procedure
- Sandblasting & 2 part polyurethane
- Internally coated (optional)
- Large Skid, used as an aeration plenum/duct
- Caged ladders & railing
- Conveyor compatible
- Addon LevAlert available
- 3 sight glasses
- Pneumatic load
- Bottom manway
- Optional Inspection Hatch
- With or without Aeration
- (non-360)
- Removable fan, replacement seal plates. Easy installation for bin conversion to fertilizer
- No Radial Bars
- Stainless Components
- Lids (remote opened)
- Paint Procedure
- Sandblasting & 2 part polyurethane
- Internal Coating
- Large Skid
- Cage Ladders & Railing
- Conveyer compatible
- Poke holes
- Addon LevAlert
- 3 sight glasses
- Pneumatic load
- Bottom manway
- Optional manholes
- Vibrator mount