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Grain Handling Equipment / Livestock Equipment

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Grain Handling Systems:

In the bin area we handle Sukup and Sioux grain bins in all sizes from farm to commercial storage. We have a full line of Sukup bin equipment to handle your every situation. Dryer bins, and in-bin continuous flow are some of the options available on your future system. We also sell grain augers and grain legs to complete our bin system product line.

Sukup continuous flow dryers are the avenue for people who are in need of the extra grain drying capacity. The Sukup dryer line is very user friendly, with standard automatic moisture control, patented quad metering rolls, and more options to suit your needs.

Livestock Equipment:

If a steel building is in your future we handle Sentinel buildings in all sizes to fit everyone's needs. We also carry Sioux livestock equipment on hand and will order hoop buildings in various sizes upon request.

SERVICE

We service everything we sell! Weather you buy a grain handling system, from dryers, to in bin dryers, augers, etc. We have the full service team ready to take care of your needs.

Call us today about your grain system and livestock equipment needs. 1-800-992-5566.

Jay Heinze, Elrosa

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Safety Precautions

There are times when workers must enter such confined spaces as grain bins or silos. Properly trained and prepared workers and adequate maintenance of safety equipment are essential to worker safety. A few safety recommendations compiled from resources in the reference list include:

1. Never enter a bin when unloading equipment is running.

2. Do not enter a bin with automatic unloading equipment, unless the control circuit is "locked out."

3. Be especially cautious when working with grain that is in poor condition; molds, blocked flow, surface crusts over cavities, grain avalanches, and toxic gases are more common in poor-quality grain.

4. Always be cautious around surface crusts; the crust can collapse, and you can become entrapped in the grain.

5. Do not rely on one person outside a grain bin to assist one person inside the bin. Be aware that machinery noise can interfere with communication between co-workers; further, rescue of a worker inside the bin may require at least two workers outside the bin.

6. Do not work alone in heavy mold dust. Wear a respirator that can filter fine dust. Sensitivity to mold and dust increases with repeated exposure; acute reactions are possible.

7. Be cautious about steep piles of grain; unstable grain may avalanche when dislodged or disturbed.

8. Keep children away from grain-hauling vehicles and equipment that is in operation.

9. Always use a rope and safety harness when entering a dangerous bin.

10. Beware of potential oxygen deficiency and accumulation of toxic gases and fumes in confined spaces. Ventilate confined spaces before entering; verify that air in the space is suitable for worker entry or use a suitable respirator.

11. Use only appropriately rated electrical equipment. Fuses, insulation, wiring, etc., must be properly sized and protected.

12. Reduce fire and explosion hazards through equipment maintenance, ventilation (if appropriate), and refraining from smoking near flammable dusts, gases, and fumes.

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