| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 Piece |
| Capacity(Ton/Day) | 20 Ton |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Type | Fully Automatic |
| Material | MS and Cast Iron |
| Brand | SRRAI |
A groundnut decorticator is a machine designed to separate groundnuts (also known as peanuts) from their shells, a process called decortication. These machines can be manual or powered by electricity or engines, and they typically consist of a feeding mechanism, a shelling unit, and a separation system. The shelling unit cracks the outer shells, and the separation system often includes sieves and air blowers to separate the kernels (nuts) from the husks. Here's a more detailed breakdown:Purpose:
- To remove the outer shells from groundnuts, making them ready for further processing or consumption.
- To increase efficiency and reduce labor compared to manual shelling.
- To separate kernels from husks and, in some cases, to further classify kernels by size.
Types of Decorticators:
- Manual: These are operated by hand cranks or foot pedals, suitable for smaller scale operations.
- Power-operated: These machines use electric motors or engines and can process larger quantities of groundnuts with greater speed and efficiency.
- Automatic: These machines automate the entire process from feeding to separation.
Key Components:
- Feeding Mechanism: A hopper or other system to introduce groundnut pods into the machine.
- Shelling Unit: This is where the pods are cracked, often using oscillating or rotating mechanisms with pegs or blades.
- Separation System: This may include sieves with varying mesh sizes to separate kernels from husks, and air blowers to remove lighter husks.
How it works (generally):
- Groundnut pods are fed into the machine.
- The shelling unit cracks the shells.
- The mixture of kernels and shells is passed through a separation system.
- Sieves and/or air blowers separate the kernels from the husks.
- Kernels are collected, and husks are expelled or collected separately.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency and productivity: Decorticators can process significantly more groundnuts than manual methods.
- Reduced labor costs: They minimize the manual effort required for shelling.
- Reduced breakage: Modern decorticators are designed to minimize kernel breakage during the process.
- Improved quality: Separation systems ensure clean kernels free of husks and debris.
Additional Information:
- Production Capacity: 1 ton per hour - 20 ton per hour
- Delivery Time: 10-12 days from received of booking amount