Silo and Bin Cleaning Services for the Food Processing Industry
Protect Product Quality, Maintain Compliance and Reduce Risk. Food processing facilities depend on clean, reliable storage systems to protect product quality and maintain uninterrupted production.
Protect Product Quality, Maintain Compliance and Reduce Risk.
Food processing facilities depend on clean, reliable storage systems to protect product quality and maintain uninterrupted production. Material buildup, moisture intrusion, contamination, and poor material flow can increase operational risk, create sanitation concerns, and lead to costly downtime.
Mole·Master® understands the unique challenges associated with storing flour, sugar, salt, grains, starches, powdered ingredients, and other food-grade materials. Decades of industry experience allow our team to safely remove hardened buildup, restore storage capacity, and help facilities maintain the high sanitation standards required throughout the food processing industry.
Every project begins with a thorough evaluation of your storage vessels and operational objectives. Engineered cleaning solutions are designed to minimize production interruptions while improving safety, restoring material flow, and helping protect product integrity.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are approximately 1,600 cases of listeria in the United States every year. Caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, it predominantly impacts pregnant women, newborns, senior citizens, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Expansive listeria outbreaks in recent years have been traced to frozen vegetables, packaged salads, ice cream, and other processed foods, all products that pass through vessels that can harbor contamination if not properly maintained.
No water. No chemicals. No residue. Back to spec.
The 100% dry Big·Mole process means no moisture is introduced into a vessel holding food-grade product. No liquid contact, no secondary contamination, no expensive wet cleanup before restart.
Flour, sugar, salt, starch: food-grade results.
The Big·Mole 100% dry process cleans food-grade storage silos without introducing water, chemicals, or any contamination source. Material recovered during cleaning is suitable for disposal per your facility’s requirements. No cross-contamination between product runs.
Oven cleaning, conveyor belt cleaning: all in scope.
Beyond the silo, Mole·Master® handles oven cleaning, conveyor belt cleaning, and change-of-product cleaning for food processing facilities. Each situation is evaluated for the safest and most cost-effective approach before work begins.
The Junior 360°® and Arch·Master® for in-plant use.
Food processing facilities that prefer an in-house capability can purchase or rent the Junior 360°® and Arch·Master®. Mole·Master® provides operator training and on-site commissioning as part of any sale.
Safety audits and regular cleaning: the best prevention strategy.
Mole·Master® performs every project in accordance with OSHA requirements and follows rigorous safety procedures on every jobsite. Proprietary no-entry cleaning technologies eliminate confined space entry whenever possible, significantly reducing risk while improving cleaning efficiency. When confined space entry is required, certified technicians follow all applicable OSHA Confined Space Entry procedures.
Food processing services include:
- No-human-entry silo and bin cleaning
- Proprietary Big·Mole® remote-operated cleaning systems
- Industrial vacuum services for rapid material removal
- Hydro-blasting for sanitation, mold remediation, insect contamination, and equipment cleaning
- Pipe pigging and process line cleaning for wet and dry applications
- Abrasive blasting using baking soda and other approved media
- Brush-downs and manual cleaning performed by OSHA-certified confined space entry technicians when required
- Structural inspections of silos, bins, and storage vessels
Purchase, rent, or turnkey service.
Facilities that prefer to perform cleaning in-house can rent or purchase Mole·Master®’s proven equipment solutions, including the Junior 360°® Silo and Bin Cleaning Machine and the Arch·Master® Portable Auger System. Both produce zero liquid contact, no moisture is introduced into food-grade storage vessels.
Industry-leading equipment, experienced technicians, and engineered cleaning solutions make Mole·Master® the trusted partner for food processing facilities seeking safer operations, improved reliability, and long-term storage vessel performance.
Junior 360°® H & Junior 360°® P
100% dry process. 360° interior coverage. Zero contamination risk. Sets up in under 30 minutes. Available to purchase or rent in North America.
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Arch·Master®
Creates flow channels up to 152 ft (45 m) deep through bridged or compacted food-grade material. Available to purchase or rent.
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Structural Silo Inspection
Many food processing silos date to the 1940s and have never been inspected. Certified engineer visit, written report, actionable recommendations.
Learn MoreTell us the material and the vessel. We’ll build a cleaning plan around your schedule.
Flour, sugar, salt, starch, or any food-grade ingredient, give us the storage vessel type, the condition, and the timing. We’ll confirm the no-entry, no-water approach and what it will take.