Technology Category:
Agro based food processing machinery
Technology Description:

The innovation is a low cost hulling device designed for simultaneous hulling of different item using the gravitational force to move the plunger as the central holding disc is rotated, in the process preserve its aroma, flavour and beneficial properties. Appropriate for Grinding of grains (flour mill), herbs for medicinal use and spices.

Opportunities:

Application in herbal, spice, flour product segment
Alternative application may be explored.
Market potential around the world with the expanding herbal (pharmacy) segment and health conscious of the individual.
Technology Status:
Prototype Development
IPR Status:
Patent pending

Features

Utility:

A hulling device.

Performance Parameters:

Hulling of food grain and spices while preserving its aroma, flavour, properties. Impact - two strikes per round. Compartment capacity - 6 kgs

Bench marking (technical and market):

Cost effective (60% with comparable option), easy operation, simple construction, low maintaince, removes drudgery and rugged construction.

Technical details

Material of Construction:

Food grade steel and mild steel.

Dimension:

Output:

Compartment capacity - 6 kg, each unit has 6-8 compartments.

Manpower Required:

One person.

Motor Ratings:

0.25 HP, single phase.

Innovation Profile

Any Other:

Shaft rotating speed - 30 rpm.

Innovator Name:
Mr. A. N. Manoharan
Prior Informed Consent:
Recieved
Incubation Assistance:
National Innovation Foundation (NIF)