Grain Silo Automation Company in India

Accord Automation Pvt. Ltd. provides grain silo automation solutions for grain storage, handling and processing plants. Established in 2002, Accord combines electrical engineering, industrial automation and plant-level control to help integrate silos, sensors, material handling equipment and process systems into a coordinated automation setup.

Our solutions can be configured according to the requirements of the storage and processing facility. Depending on the project scope, the system can include PLC-based control, SCADA monitoring, level and temperature monitoring, moisture data integration, conveyor and bucket elevator automation, MCC/PCC panels, VFD control, field instrumentation and electrical cabling.

With experience across 20+ countries and 500+ projects/plants completed and commissioned in India and overseas, Accord brings project-level electrical and automation expertise to grain storage and handling applications.

Grain Silo Automation Solutions by Accord

A grain silo automation system connects storage operations with the electrical and automation systems responsible for moving and monitoring grain. Accord can engineer and integrate these systems based on the plant layout, equipment configuration and operational requirements.

Depending on the application, a grain silo automation solution can include:

  • Silo level monitoring
  • Grain temperature monitoring
  • Moisture monitoring where applicable
  • Silo filling and discharge control
  • Conveyor and bucket elevator automation
  • Grain flow monitoring
  • PLC-based control
  • SCADA-based monitoring
  • Equipment status and alarm monitoring
  • MCC/PCC control systems
  • VFD-based motor control where required
  • Field instrumentation and cabling
  • Electrical engineering and system integration
  • Installation, testing and commissioning

This approach allows silo operations and grain handling equipment to work as part of an integrated plant automation system rather than as separate systems.

Silo Monitoring & Control Systems

Effective grain storage requires operators to understand what is happening inside the silos and across the connected handling system. A silo monitoring and control system can bring important operating information together for easier supervision and control.

Accord can integrate suitable field sensors, control equipment and automation systems to monitor silo conditions and coordinate connected equipment. The exact monitoring points and control functions depend on the storage system and project requirements.

A typical system may provide information related to:

  • Grain level and storage status
  • Temperature conditions
  • Moisture information where applicable
  • Conveyor and elevator status
  • Filling and discharge operations
  • Equipment running or stopped status
  • Alarms and abnormal operating conditions

PLC & SCADA Based Silo Automation

PLC-Based Silo Automation

A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) can act as the central control system for silo and grain-handling operations. It can coordinate sensors, equipment sequences, interlocks and operating commands according to the plant’s control philosophy.

For example, PLC automation can coordinate the operation of conveyors and bucket elevators during silo filling or discharge, while considering the required sequence and equipment status.

The PLC system can be configured according to the number of silos, connected equipment, field signals and operating requirements of the plant.

SCADA-Based Silo Monitoring

SCADA provides a central graphical interface for monitoring and operating the automation system. It can allow operators to view silo conditions, equipment status, alarms and other available process information from a central workstation.

Depending on the project scope, SCADA can help operators monitor:

  • Individual silo status
  • Grain level information
  • Temperature information
  • Equipment running status
  • Conveyor and elevator operation
  • Alarms and notifications
  • Process conditions and operating status

PLC and SCADA systems can work together to provide both automatic control and centralised operator monitoring.

Grain Level, Temperature & Moisture Monitoring

Monitoring storage conditions is an important part of grain silo management. Accord can integrate suitable instrumentation with the automation system to provide operators with relevant information about stored grain.

Grain Level Monitoring

Level monitoring can provide information about the quantity or storage status of grain within a silo. This information can be used by the automation system and displayed through the operator interface, depending on the system design.

Level information can support decisions related to silo filling, discharge, material movement and storage management.

Grain Temperature Monitoring

Temperature monitoring can help operators identify abnormal temperature conditions within stored grain. When temperature information is integrated with the automation system, operators can monitor available readings and respond to conditions that require attention.

The monitoring arrangement can be designed according to the silo configuration and project requirements.

Moisture Monitoring

Where moisture monitoring is required, relevant moisture information can be integrated into the grain storage monitoring system. This can give operators additional information when assessing grain storage conditions.

Moisture monitoring is not necessarily required for every project and can be included based on the plant’s operational requirements.

Silo Filling, Discharge & Grain Handling Automation

Silo filling and discharge operations involve multiple pieces of material-handling equipment working in a defined sequence. Automation can coordinate these operations to support controlled movement of grain between silos and connected processing or handling systems.

Depending on the plant design, Accord can integrate:

  • Silo inlet and outlet equipment
  • Conveyors
  • Bucket elevators
  • Gates and related material-handling equipment
  • Level and process sensors
  • Motor control systems
  • PLC-based operating sequences
  • Interlocks and equipment status signals

The control system can be configured to follow the required operating sequence and help coordinate equipment connected to the silo system.

Conveyor & Bucket Elevator Automation

Conveyors and bucket elevators are important parts of grain storage and handling systems. Their operation needs to be coordinated with the movement of grain and the equipment connected upstream and downstream.

Accord can integrate conveyor and bucket elevator motors into the plant automation system. Depending on the application, the control system can include sequencing, equipment interlocks, running status and VFD-based speed control.

This allows material-handling equipment to be considered as part of the overall grain storage automation system rather than operated independently.

MCC, PCC & VFD Control Systems

Electrical control systems form an important part of grain silo and material-handling automation. Accord can provide and integrate MCC/PCC panels and VFD-based motor control according to the electrical and automation requirements of the project.

MCC/PCC Panels

MCC and PCC panels support electrical distribution and motor control for equipment connected to the silo and grain-handling system. Their configuration depends on the plant’s electrical design, connected loads and equipment requirements.

VFD Control

Variable Frequency Drives can be used where controlled motor operation or speed adjustment is required. VFDs can be integrated with the automation system to provide appropriate motor control and operating feedback according to the project design.

Alarm, Status & Centralised Plant Monitoring

A centralised monitoring system can give operators a clearer view of silo and grain-handling operations. Equipment status and alarms can be brought into the automation interface so that operating conditions can be monitored from a central location.

Depending on the system configuration, operators may be able to view:

  • Silo status
  • Level and temperature information
  • Conveyor status
  • Bucket elevator status
  • Motor operating conditions
  • Filling and discharge status
  • Equipment alarms
  • Abnormal operating conditions

Centralised monitoring helps operators identify conditions requiring attention and provides a common interface for supervising connected grain storage and handling equipment.

Electrical Engineering, Installation & Commissioning

Grain silo automation involves more than programming a control system. Proper integration of electrical systems, field instruments, motors, panels and automation equipment is important for reliable plant operation.

Accord provides project execution support from engineering and system design through installation, testing and commissioning.

Engineering & System Design

The automation and electrical system can be planned according to the plant layout, silo arrangement, connected equipment, instrumentation and control requirements.

Automation System Development

PLC logic, equipment sequences, interlocks and control functions can be developed according to the agreed project requirements.

Electrical System Integration

MCC/PCC panels, VFDs, control systems and other electrical components can be integrated with the automation architecture according to the project scope.

Field Instrumentation & Cabling

Field devices, sensors, equipment signals and required cabling can be integrated with the control system as part of the electrical and automation execution.

Installation & Testing

Installation and testing help verify field connections, equipment operation, control signals and automation functions before commissioning.

Commissioning

During commissioning, the integrated electrical and automation system is checked under actual plant operating conditions and the required control sequences are verified.

Integration with Rice Mills, Flour Mills & Grain Processing Plants

Grain silos are often connected to larger grain handling, milling or food processing operations. Silo automation therefore needs to work with the equipment and processes connected to the storage system.

Accord can integrate grain silo automation with wider plant automation requirements, depending on the project scope.

This can include integration between:

Silos → Sensors & Instrumentation → PLC → SCADA → Conveyors & Elevators → Processing Plant

Accord’s wider experience in grain milling and food processing automation supports this integrated approach.

The company has installed and commissioned 1,000+ rice mills in India and abroad, with rice mill automation experience covering 4–20 TPH single-line capacity. Accord also has experience in flour mill automation projects up to 500 TPD.

These figures represent Accord’s broader rice and flour mill automation experience and are not presented as specific grain silo project quantities.

Why Choose Accord Automation for Grain Silo Automation

Complete Electrical & Automation Capability

Accord combines electrical engineering and industrial automation capabilities to address the requirements of grain storage and handling systems.

Integrated Silo & Material Handling Automation

Silos, instrumentation, conveyors, elevators, motor control and plant-level automation can be integrated into a coordinated control architecture according to the project requirements.

PLC & SCADA Integration

PLC-based control and SCADA-based monitoring can provide a structured approach to controlling equipment and monitoring silo and process conditions.

Process-Focused Automation

The automation system is designed around the actual storage, handling and processing requirements of the plant rather than treating silo monitoring as an isolated function.

Engineering Through Commissioning

Accord can support projects across engineering, system development, electrical integration, field installation, testing and commissioning.

Grain Milling & Processing Experience

Accord’s wider experience includes 1,000+ rice mills installed and commissioned in India and abroad, rice mill automation from 4–20 TPH single-line capacity, and flour mill automation up to 500 TPD.

International Project Experience

With projects and plants completed and commissioned across India and overseas and experience across 20+ countries, Accord has experience working with different industrial project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is grain silo automation?

Grain silo automation is the use of electrical and automation systems to monitor and control grain storage and handling operations. Depending on the project, it can include silo level monitoring, temperature monitoring, equipment control, grain handling sequences, alarms and centralised SCADA monitoring.

What does a grain silo automation system include?

The system depends on the plant’s requirements. It can include PLC control, SCADA monitoring, level and temperature monitoring, moisture information where applicable, conveyor and bucket elevator control, MCC/PCC panels, VFDs, field instrumentation, cabling and alarm/status monitoring.

How does PLC automation work in grain silos?

A PLC receives signals from connected sensors and equipment and uses programmed control logic to coordinate silo-related operations. It can manage equipment sequences, interlocks and operating commands for filling, discharge and material handling according to the plant’s control requirements.

What is the role of SCADA in silo monitoring?

SCADA provides a central operator interface for viewing available silo and equipment information. Depending on the system configuration, operators can monitor levels, temperature information, equipment status, alarms and other process conditions from a central location.

Can grain temperature and level be monitored automatically?

Yes, suitable level and temperature instrumentation can be integrated with the automation system where these monitoring functions are required. The type and arrangement of monitoring depend on the silo configuration and project requirements.

Can moisture monitoring be integrated into a grain silo automation system?

Where required, relevant moisture information can be integrated into the grain storage monitoring system. Moisture monitoring is project-dependent and is not necessarily included in every silo automation installation.

Can silo automation be integrated with rice and flour mills?

Yes. Grain silo automation can be integrated with connected rice mills, flour mills and other grain processing plants. The automation architecture can connect storage, material handling and processing equipment according to the plant’s control requirements.

Does Accord provide installation and commissioning for silo automation projects?

Accord provides electrical and automation project execution from engineering and system design through field installation, testing and commissioning, according to the project scope.

Looking for a Grain Silo Automation Company in India?

Accord Automation Pvt. Ltd. provides integrated electrical and automation solutions for grain storage, silo handling and connected processing systems.

From PLC and SCADA integration to silo monitoring, material-handling automation, MCC/PCC systems, VFD control, field instrumentation and commissioning, the system can be configured around your plant’s requirements.

Contact Accord Automation to discuss your grain silo automation project and automation requirements.