BIN UNLOADING SYSTEMS
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DIRECT GEAR DRIVE / CARRY-IN / U-TROUGH / LEAVE-IN / PADDLE SWEEP

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PROVEN & DEPENDABLE From planting to harvest, we recognize the hard work and determination you put in every day of the year. With a similar dedication, GSI strives to continuously manufacture Proven & Dependable grain storage, conditioning, material handling equipment and structures. This commitment and focus have resulted in GSI becoming the world’s number one manufacturer of grain bins and a global leader in drying and material handling equipment. Today's production requirements demand systems that excel in performance and are reliable year after year. In addition, easy installation,...

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GSI PRODUCT LINEUP BIN UNLOADS Whether you are emptying a single bin or on the fifth turn of that bin this year, you need to move your grain gently and efficiently. GSI’s unloads are hard at work on farms, grain elevators, and processing plants across the world. MODEL / AUGER SIZE COMMERCIAL CARRY-IN SWEEP U-TROUGH LEAVE-IN X-SERIES SWEEP PADDLE SWEEPS Commercial Paddle Sweep High Capacity Paddle Sweep STANDARD CARRY-IN SWEEP Powered Farm Sweep CHAIN LOOP POWERSWEEP DIRECT GEAR DRIVE SWEEP APPROXIMATE CAPACITY Visit www.grainsystems.com to find your local GSI Dealer

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DIRECT GEAR DRIVE SWEEPS COMPLETELY REDESIGNED Re-engineered Direct Gear Drive power sweeps feature new center and intermediate well designs, heavy-duty gearboxes, single piece backshield assembly and redesigned end-wheel. With fewer moving parts, GSI Direct Gear Drive power sweeps are now more durable, reliable and easier to maintain than ever. Direct gear drive power sweeps are available in 8" (up to 48' dia. bins) and 10" (24' to 72') models, and are permanently installed and ready to start up with the flip of a switch. CENTER WELL • Redesigned center well uses fewer components, and...

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FEATURES GEARBOX • Direct gear drive power sweeps utilize a heavy-duty commercial grade gearbox. • Proven internal clutch mechanism and aluminum housing ensures reliability and durability. • Separate upper and lower gearboxes are joined with a coupler for easy maintenance and service. INTERMEDIATE WELLS Intermediate wells are wider then previous designs and use rods instead of wire mesh for better flow. Steel roller bearings allow for smooth gate operation and durability. Auxiliary well control rod comes standard, allowing you flexibility for continued gravity unloading if center well...

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CHAIN LOOP POWERSWEEP CHAIN LOOP POWERSWEEP A Direct Gear Drive sweep for use with chain loop systems. This sweep utilizes many of the same great features and components of GSI's Direct Gear Drive Powersweep. This sweep is available with a 9" sweep auger and 8", 10" and 12" unloads. Sized for 24'-72' diameter bins, with capacities up to approximately 4,500 BPH. GEAR DRIVE DURA-EDGE® FLIGHTING The Chain Loop Powersweep is powered independently of the chain loop system via a 90 degree chain driven gear drive. Proven drive wheel design provides aggressive sweep action, advancing the sweep into...

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CARRY-IN SWEEPS BIN UNLOADING THE POWER OF VERSATILITY Our removable bin sweep gives you the versatility to easily move the entire unit from one bin to another. Standard carry-in bin sweeps are available in 6", 8" and 10" sizes, and can be used in bins ranging in diameter from 15' to 48'. Torque tube and back shield adjust for close-floor clearance for maximum clean-out. Bins 30' or larger include an intermediate bearing to help stabilize the sweep flight. Commercial unloads are available in 8", 10" and 12" sizes for bins ranging from 24' to 72' diameter. This heavy-duty equipment is...

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Available for bins up to 66' diameter, the U-Trough fits under a standard 12" floor as well as most other aeration floors. It features an adjustable flight for easy expansion to the outer wall, dual action sweep wheels that move the unloader through the grain while sweeping out outer sidewall grain, and enhanced design to help sustain grain quality. U-Trough’s open design allows pressure relief as grain moves through the trough. This design reduces the chance of grain cracking or damage. RACK-AND-PINION CONTROLS SWEEP DRIVE OPTIONS POWER HEADS Rack-and-pinion gate controls are standard on...

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LEAVE-IN SWEEPS FULL FLOOR COMMERCIAL SWEEP 10” AND 12” MODELS DESIGNED FOR 30’-105’ BIN DIAMETER CAPACITIES UP TO 6,500 BPH FEATURES STANDARD CONTROL PANEL AUTO-DRIVE CONTROL PANEL • Premium Thick-Edge Flighting • Main Disconnect • All Standard Panel Features • Motorized Tractor Drive and SureGrip™ Wheel Ensure Reliable Power and Traction • Auger ON/OFF Switch • Digital Ammeter (Auger Motor) • Drive FWD/OFF/REV Switch • Emergency Stop • Auto-Drive Forward Based on Auger Motor Amps • Skeletonized Frame • Single-adjustment Carrier Wheels • Retrofit Compatible • Can Operate Two Drives (72’...

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X-SERIES SWEEP A TRUE ZERO-ENTRY SWEEP No in-bin preparation is required prior to starting the X-Series Sweep, a true zero-entry sweep. Simply start and monitor operation from the externally-mounted control panel and watch your system work for you. X-Series Sweeps are available in a 12" model (3,000-7,000 BPH) and a 16" model (8,000-10,000 BPH). POSITIVE DRIVE DIRECT DRIVE DESIGN BOTTOM SHIELD BRUSH Motor/gearbox combination drives a sprocket which engages track anchored to the concrete floor, eliminating slippage of the drive tractor. Gearbox is factory filled with food-grade lubricant....

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PADDLE SWEEPS HEAVY-DUTY HIGH CAPACITY PADDLE SWEEP For larger capacity grain systems, GSI’s High Capacity Paddle Sweep uses flexible rubber paddles to gently and safely unload up to 12,000 bushels per hour in 48' to 139' diameter bins. • Support stands allow for minimal entry once the sweep has been started. • One 3-phase explosion-proof motor operates sweep. • Simplified drive tractors push sweep around the bin. • Collector ring provides constant power to the sweep motor without having to move electrical cords with a start/stop control. COMMERCIAL PADDLE SWEEP Designed for high capacity...

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