GROUNDNUT DECORTICATOR
(Power Operated)

1.

Function

:

To shell groundnut pods and separate kernels

2.

Specification

:

(a) Overall dimension
     (L x B x H, mm)

1130 x 350 x 1345

(b) Capacity

400 kg/h

(c) Power required

1 hp electric motor

3.

General Information

It consists of a hopper, double crank lever mechanism, an oscillating sector with sieve bottom and a blower assembly, all fixed on a frame.  A number of cast iron peg assemblies are fitted in the oscillating sector unit.  The groundnut pods are shelled between the oscillating sector and the fixed perforated concave screen.  The decorticated shells and kernels fall down through the perforated concave sieve.  The blower helps to separate the kernels from husk and the kernels are collected through the spout at the bottom.  The shells are thrown away from the machine.

4.

Cost of the unit

Rs.30,000/-

5.

Cost of operation

Rs.20 /h

6.

Salient features

• Clearance between the concave and oscillating sector is adjustable to suit the different varieties.

• Concave sieves are also replaceable depending upon pod size.

• The oscillating sector of the unit decorticates by rubbing action.

• The efficiency of the unit is 92%.