BULK BUFFER &
DISTRIBUTION MATRIX

Transfer terminals use industrial silos and bins to complete the core functions of receiving, storing, and dispatching bulk materials — divided into Core Storage Silos, Auxiliary Process Bins, and Functional Support Equipment.

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Manxing Engineering

Integrated Transfer Terminal Silo Systems

Whether railway, port, or highway logistics parks — Manxing designs and builds complete bulk material handling infrastructures tailored to your transfer scenario, throughput, and material characteristics.

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Core Storage Silos

Steel, concrete & special-type

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Auxiliary Process Bins

Receiving, surge, weighing, load-out

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Functional Support

Blending, anti-clog, mobile bins

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EPC Turnkey

Design to handover, one-stop

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Core Storage Facilities

Transfer Silos — The Heart of the Storage Yard

Temporary storage of materials awaiting onward transport, matched to material type and scale.

Silo Type	Main Materials Stored	Key Features & Applications
Steel Silos	Cement, fly ash, clinker, mineral powder, grain, fertilizer, plastic pellets, petroleum coke	Lightweight, lower cost, short construction period, high standardization — mainstream choice. Subtypes: Bolted (large capacity), Spiral/Helical (good sealing, small–medium), Welded (extra-large capacity).
Reinforced Concrete Silos	Grain, coal, ore, other bulk commodities	Traditional type — durable, long service life (up to 50 years). Suitable for long-term storage or corrosive environments. Higher cost and longer construction period.
Special Material Silos	Coal powder, petroleum coke, flammable powders	Coal powder: explosion-proof & self-ignition prevention; Petroleum coke: moisture & fire protection; Meal/feed: ventilation systems.

Process Flow

Auxiliary Process Bins

These bins determine the overall efficiency of the transfer system — from ship unloading to truck dispatch.

Receiving Hopper / Pit

Directly receives material from trains or trucks; buffering and guidance

Discharge points (railway lines)

Surge Bin

Balances speed differences between incoming feed and downstream conveyor; ensures continuous operation

Between unloader & belt conveyor

Weighing Bin

Precise weighing before discharge; trade settlement or recipe batching with load cells

Dispatch / shipping stage

Discharge / Load-Out Bin

Final transfer step; rapid loading of trucks or trains with high-speed quick loading systems

Under load-out tower

Special Purpose

Functional Support Equipment

Specialized bins for blending, difficult materials, and flexible handling scenarios.

Blending Bin

Mixes different grades of materials to meet downstream quality requirements

Multiple inlets
Precise proportioning control system

Anti-Clogging / Live Bottom Bin

For sticky, wet, easily clogging materials (clay, tailings filter cake)

Stainless steel liners & air cannons
Vibrating feeders or live bottom design

Mobile Bin

Flexible handling of small batches or multiple product types; temporary berths or transfer points

Skid-mounted or trailer-mounted
No fixed foundation required

Application Scenarios

Transfer Scenario Configurations

Upstream and downstream methods determine the required bin configuration for each terminal type.

Transfer Scenario	Receiving Method	Dispatching Method	Key Configuration
Railway Terminal	Train (dumper or screw unloader)	Truck, belt conveyor	Pit-type receiving hopper, collection pit, large-capacity transfer silos
Port / Marine Terminal	Bulk carrier (ship unloader)	Train, truck, re-shipment	Surge bin (ship-to-belt speed matching), discharge bin, auto distribution system
Highway Logistics Terminal	Dump truck	Truck, production line	Receiving hopper, small–medium steel silos, load-out bin
In-Plant / Line-Side Storage	Train / truck	Production line	Surge bin, batching bin, weighing bin