Asphalt plant inspection service from Astec

Astec Industries is now offering its Silobot inspection service for materials storage silos. The Silobot is a sophisticated tool that Astec’s parts department can use to carry out thorough visual inspection and metal thickness testing inside hot mix storage silos. The remote control capabilities of the Silobot inspection device ensure that personnel stay out of the confined space of the silos. The firm says that the unit can carry out inspections quicker, safer, and more thoroughly. The inspection record pr
July 19, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Astec’s SiloBot can boost the safety and efficiency of silo inspections
681 Astec Industries is now offering its Silobot inspection service for materials storage silos. The Silobot is a sophisticated tool that Astec’s parts department can use to carry out thorough visual inspection and metal thickness testing inside hot mix storage silos.


The remote control capabilities of the Silobot inspection device ensure that personnel stay out of the confined space of the silos. The firm says that the unit can carry out inspections quicker, safer, and more thoroughly. The inspection record provided to the customer will include a metal thickness map, a video and photos of the inside of each silo. Engineering evaluations and recommendations, based on the inspection findings, will be provided by Astec engineers.

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