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01.0 Steam blanchers
02.0 Bottle washing equipment
03.0 Brewing equipment
04.0 Butter pats
05.0 Canning equipment
06.0 Carbonating equipment
07.0 Centrifuges
08.0 Cheese cloths
09.0 Cheese moulds/presses and kits
10.0 Cheese vats
11.0 Chocolate conches
12.0 Choppers
13.0 Butter churns
14.0 Cleaners
15.0 Cold storage
16.0 Curd making equipment
17.0 Cutting, slicing and dicing equipment
18.0 Decorating equipment
19.0 Decorticators
20.0 Depositors
21.0 De-stoners
22.0 Distillation equipment
23.0 Dryers
24.0 Enrobers
25.0 Evaporators

01.0 Steam blanchers

Blanching is an important processing stage for a number of reasons: primarily it inactivates enzymes that cause deterioration in colour and flavour during drying and subsequent storage of some fruit and vegetables. In addition it improves the texture of the food and assists the preservation of vitamins. Blanching may be carried out using water or steam.

BLANCHER/SCALDER

This blancher is suitable for both fruits and vegetables. The material is placed in a basket and dipped into a bath of hot water. After a preset time, it is drained and placed in cold water for cooling. Scale is 60 x 60 x 45cm, with a capacity of 90-100kg.

PRICE CODE: 1
GARDENERS CORPORATION
6 Doctors Lane
PB No. 299
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

TRAY-TYPE STEAM BLANCHER

The trays are placed in the blanching compartment, where the food is blanched by steam and then passed automatically to the cooling compartment. Scale is 1.8 x 0.8 x 1.2m.

PRICE CODE: 3

TRAY-TYPE STEAM BLANCHER

FMC CORPORATION
Machinery International Division
P.O. Box 1178
SAN JOSE
California 95108
USA

Lye peeling offers an effective way of peeling some fruits and vegetables. The food is placed in a hot solution (at or near boiling point) of sodium hydroxide for a specified time which varies, depending on the fruit or vegetable to be peeled. The loosened skin is removed by jets of water. Care is needed, as hot lye is very dangerous, and corrosive to some metal equipment.

Lye peeling is often combined with blanching in one complete operation.

BLANCHING & LYE PEELING EQUIPMENT

This consists of three stainless steel tanks. All trays included have perforated sliding lids and dropside handles.

PRICE CODE: 2
RAYLONS METAL WORKS
Kondivitta Lane
Andheri-Kurla Road
BOMBAY 400 059
INDIA

02.0 Bottle washing equipment

A variety of bottle washers are available. They include the following variations:

· simple manual bristle washer
· hydro washer (cleaning is performed by jets of water)
· soaker washer (bottles are completely immersed)
· combination of the above.

Manual bottle washers

BOTTLE BRUSHING UNIT

For cleaning bottles.

PRICE CODE: 1

CAN DRAINING

Consists of a rack for placing washed cans/pails/milk churns.

PRICE CODE: 1

MILK CAN WASHER

This is the steaming block type.

PRICE CODE: 1

DAIRY UDYOG
C-229A/230A, Ghatkopar Industrial Estate L.B.S. Marg, Ghatkopar (W)
BOMBAY 400 086
INDIA

BOTTLE WASHER

This is suitable for bottles with a 9.5-10cm diameter. The unit consists of a spring-loaded nozzle which when depressed by an inverted bottle, produces jets of water. Throughput is 600 bottles per hour.

PRICE CODE: 1

ADELPHI MANUFACTURING CO. LTD
Olympus House
Mill Green Road
HAYWARDS HEATH RH16 1XQ
UK

BOTTLE WASHING MACHINE

This machine comprises a soaking tank made from galvanized iron. There is a 0.19kW (0.25hp) motor which turns brushes at 540rpm and a drain lock is provided for rinsing purposes.

PRICE CODE: 1

BOTTLE WASHING MACHINE

JT JAGTIANI
National House, Tulloch Road
Apollo Bunder
BOMBAY 400 039
INDIA

BOTTLE WASHER

BOTTLE WASHER

This is a two-headed bottle washing machine driven by a 0.19kW (0.25hp) single-phase motor. It is supplied with four nylon brushes (two are spare) for washing inside bottles. A large brush is also provided for cleaning exteriors. Inside and outside are washed simultaneously. There are two tanks; one for hot water and one for cold.

PRICE CODE: 2

EMPTY CAN WASHER

This is a horizontal rotary-type washer for N-cans. The machine is capable of handling cans of sizes N 1-10. Cans are either washed by jets of water or sterilized by steam.

PRICE CODE: 2

RAYLONS METAL WORKS
Kondivitta Lane
Andheri-Kurla Road
BOMBAY 400 059
INDIA

Washers also manufactured by:

MASTER MECHANICAL WORKS PVT LTD
Pushpanjali SV Road
Santa Cruz (W)
BOMBAY 400 054
INDIA

NARANGS CORPORATION
25/90 Connaught Place
Below Madras Hotel
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

Powered bottle washers

MEADOW BOTTLE WASHER

This is a small batch cleaning machine, consisting of a two compartment soap tank, brushing machine and a six-jet rinser set. The bottles are soaked in warm water or mild detergent. An overflow is fined as there is a constant inflow of fresh water from the rinsing process. Requires: 220/240-1-50 AC. Capacity is 120 x ½-litre bottles.

PRICE CODE: 4

MEADOW BOTTLE WASHER

Bottle washers also manufactured by:

THE NORTHERN MEDIA SUPPLY LTD
Sainsbury Way
Hessle HU13 9NX
UK

ADELPHI MANUFACTURING CO. LTD
Olympus House
Mill Green Road
HAYWARDS HEATH
RH16 1XQ
UK

03.0 Brewing equipment

03.1 Fermentation bins

RCT 127 CYLINDRICAL TANK

This simple cylindrical tank, complete with a fitted lid, is suitable for use as a fermentation bin. Capacity is 180 litres.

PRICE CODE: 2

White food grade polythene or poly-propylene bins and tanks are also widely available in sizes from 10 to 200 litres.

MOULDED POLYTHENE CONTAINERS
Bridge Mills
Rochdale Road, Edenfield
RAMSBOTTOM
BL0 0RE
UK

RCT 127 CYLINDRICAL TANK

03.2 Fermenters

AIR-LIFT FERMENTER SYSTEM

This system can be used for small-scale (including anaerobic) fermentations. Most organisms or cells can be grown and the equipment can easily be cleaned and maintained. In addition, there are no moving parts, bearings, etc. An electronic thermometer is supplied. Total volume: 4.5 litres.

PRICE CODE: 3

GB BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD
4 Beaconsfield Court
Sketty
SWANSEA
SA2 9JU
UK

04.0 Butter pats

Butter pats are of simple design and are used to knead and form the butter in order to remove excess moisture, produce a uniform texture, and make it into a form more convenient for use and storage.

LARGE WOODEN BUTTER PATS

These will knead up to 1kg of butter.

PRICE CODE: 1

BUTTER PATS

BUTTER PATS

This is a set of two small wooden butter pats.

PRICE CODE: 1

PLASTIC TRAYS

A small tray used during the butter-kneading process.

PRICE CODE: 1

PLASTIC TRAYS

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

BUTTER SCOOPS

These are used for scooping and handling butter.

PRICE CODE: 1

DAIRY UDYOG
C - 229A/230A,
Ghatkopar Industrial Estate
L.B.S. Marg,
Ghatkopar (W)
BOMBAY 400 086
INDIA

Butter scoops are also manufactured by:

R J FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

05.0 Canning equipment

Perishable foods which are to be stabilized for extended storage must be sterilized to retain desirable quality factors (flavour, colour, aroma, etc.); to destroy enzymic activity; and most importantly to kill micro-organisms such as Clostridium botulinum which produce deadly toxins, and others which cause undesirable changes in the food quality. Of the different sterilization processes, canning is perhaps the most widely used. The process involves filling the food into a can, fitting the lid using a double seam and heating the can in a retort to sterilize the food. Different retort temperatures and processing times (derived from several complex equations and calculations) are used depending on the type of micro-organisms to be destroyed. Commercially, canning is carried out as either a 'batch' or 'continuous' process. For canning on a small scale, a batch system using retorts or pressure cookers is more appropriate.

Although canning is possible at a small scale, it is not a technology that is recommended, owing to several constraints. For example, the equipment, material and operating costs are high. As well as the retort and canning equipment, the process requires other equipment such as a steam generator and an air compressor. In addition, canning requires experienced workers to operate the equipment; maintenance engineers to service the equipment and microbiologists for examination of the products (thus also requiring access to microbiology media and equipment). It is a technology that should only be undertaken by experienced processors, especially if low acid foods such as fish, vegetables or meats are to be canned.

05.1 Retorts, sterilizers and pressure cookers

VERTICAL AUTOCLAVES

This autoclave consists of a brass inner, mild steel outer body together with a safety valve, pressure gauge and steam release cock. Working pressure is 138-152kPa (20-22psi), with a power range of 1.5-6kW.

PRICE CODE: 3

JT JAGTIANI
National House
Tulloch Road
Apollo Bunder
BOMBAY 400 039
INDIA

*CANNING RETORT MODEL

CAN TYPE

(figures represent no. processed per batch)

A10

A2.5

LLB TALL

5.5 OZ

Diam 610 x H 760mm

28

115

225

600

Diam 610 x H 915mm

35

135

260

750

Diam 680 x H 915mm

75

225

400

1000

Diam 810 x H 915mm

95

240

360

1230

*CANNING RETORT

This retort is fitted with a dial thermometer, pressure gauge, safety valve, petcock, packing gland and winged clamps. Four models are available (see table below).

PRICE CODE: 3

RAYLONS METAL WORKS
Kondivitta Lane
Andheri-Kurla Road
BOMBAY 400 059
INDIA

CANNING RETORT

INSTRUMENT STERILIZER

This sterilizer is fitted with an immersion heater which has a safety device to cut off the current if the boiler becomes dry. It uses a 230V AC single-phase motor. Size range: 1-2kW.

PRICE CODE: 2

JT JAGTIANI
National House
Tulloch Road
Apollo Bunder
BOMBAY 400 039
INDIA

AUTOCLAVE

This has valves for purging, safety pressure relief and discharge of water and condensates. It is also fitted with a gauge and thermometers. Four models are available.

PRICE CODE: 2

DISENOS Y MARQUINARIA JER S.A.
Emiliano Zapata 51
Col Buenavista, 54710
Cuautitlan Itzcalli
MEXICO

PRESSURE COOKER/CANNER

For quick cooking or small-scale canning using a separate heat source. Both the body and the lid are cast from aluminium. The bottom is machined to ensure good surface-to-surface contact with the heat source and to improve heat transfer. Three sizes are available:

MODEL 15.5

Holds 10 pints (5.7 litres)

MODEL 21.5

Holds 18 pints (10.2 litres)

MODEL 30

Holds 19 pints (10.8 litres)

PRICE CODE: 1

PRESSURE COOKER/CANNER

GIANT CANNER

This canner can be used on wooden stoves and hotplates. The top edge is wrapped around a 0.64cm bar of solid stainless steel. Silver is soldered and sandwich-locked seams are approved for direct contact with food. Two sizes are available: one with a capacity of 54.6 litres liquid and the other with a capacity of 31.8 litres.

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

Canning equipment also manufactured by:

GARDENERS CORPORATION
6 Doctors Lane
PB No. 299
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

REPUTE SCIENTIFIC CO.
13/21 3rd Panjarapole Lane
2nd Floor, SVU Bg CP Tank Road
BOMBAY 400 004
INDIA

NARANGS CORPORATION
25/90 Connaught Place
Below Madras Hotel
NEW DEHLI 110 001
INDIA

BABAR STAINLESS STEEL IND (PVT) LTD
Siegt Rd
GUJRANWALA
PAKISTAN

ARMFIELD TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CO. LTD
Bridge House
West Street
RINGWOOD
BH24 1DY
UK

FMC CORPORATION
Machinery International Division
P.O. Box 1178
SAN JOSE
California 95108
USA

RR MILL INC.
45 West First North
Smithfield
UTAH 84335
USA

05.2 Seamers

CANNING MACHINE

This is a small machine with an automatic shutoff system and a 0.19kW (0.25hp) motor. It is equipped with serrated plates for 552cc and 858cc cans, and seals 240-360 cans per hour. Requires 125V, 60Hz.

PRICE CODE: 2

INDUSTRIAL DE PARTES S.A. DE C.V.
Latoneros Num. 99
Col Trabajadores del Hierro
MEXICO DF 02650
MEXICO

BENCH-TYPE DOUBLE SEAMER

This has a 0.19kW (0.25hp) motor. Cans are seamed by placing the can and cover on the base plate, and raising the base plate which then clamps the can between the chuck and plate. When the lever is pulled the automatic seaming operation starts. Throughput is 200-300 cans per hour; size is 6.8cm diameter x 10.2cm height.

PRICE CODE: 2

FMC CORPORATION
Machinery International Division
P.O. Box 1178
SAN JOSE
California
95108
USA

05.3 Miscellaneous canning equipment

HOT LIFTING TONGS

Used for lifting hot cans of all sizes.

PRICE CODE: 1

NARANGS CORPORATION
25/90 Connaught Place
Below Madras Hotel
NEW DEHLI 110 001
INDIA

Also manufactured by:

RR MILL INC.
45 West First North
Smithfield
UTAH 84335
USA

06.0 Carbonating equipment

Manual carbonators

IRA SODA WATER MACHINE

This machine makes carbonated drinks using high-pressure carbon dioxide. A pressure regulating valve supplies CO2 from a gas cylinder at an even pressure. A filler/crowner is operated by holding the bottle and pulling a lever. The bottle is sealed by pressing a lever. Capacity is 600 bottles per hour. A motorized version is also available.

PRICE CODE: 2

IRA SODA WATER MACHINE

ESSENCE & BOTTLE SUPPLY (INDIA) LTD
14 Radha Bazar street
CALCUTTA 700 001
INDIA

Powered carbonators

MIRA BACHELOR SODA WATER MACHINE

This is a powered version of the above model. Filled bottles are placed in a cage and rotated. The gas and water are mixed and bottles are then capped using a hand operated crown capper. Throughput is 36, 72, or 108 bottles per hour.

PRICE CODE: 2

ESSENCE & BOTTLE SUPPLY (INDIA) LTD
14 Radha Bazar street
CALCUTTA 700 001
INDIA

07.0 Centrifuges

07.1 Dairy centrifuges

Dairy centrifuges are used to separate the cream from liquid milk, by the application of centrifugal force. The simplest type of equipment is the tubular bowl centrifuge, comprising a vertical cylinder or bowl which rotates inside a stationary casing at between 1500rpm and 5000rpm depending on the diameter. The milk is introduced continuously at the base of the bowl and the two liquids (cream and skimmed milk) are separated into layers which emerge from the two outlets. A variety of disc-bowl centrifuges are also available. In these a stack of conical discs inside a rotating bowl are used to separate the cream.

HAND-OPERATED MILK TEST CENTRIFUGE

This consists of a table and centrifuge.

PRICE CODE: 2

DUDYOG HAND-OPERATED MILK TEST CENTRIFUGE

PRICE CODE: 2

DUDYOG MILK TEST CENTRIFUGE MACHINE

This electric centrifuge has a speed indicator.

PRICE CODE: 2

DUDYOG SWISS MODEL

This electric centrifuge can carry out 36 tests for milk.

PRICE CODE: 2

DAIRY UDYOG
C-229A/230A, Ghatkopar Industrial Estate
L.B.S. Marg, Ghatkopar (W)
BOMBAY 400 086
INDIA

BEL FRESH CREAM

Makes small quantities of cream, with a capacity of 0.3 litres.

PRICE CODE: 1

MINI-CREM 80

Throughput is 80 litres per hour.

PRICE CODE: 1

RJ FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

BATCH-TYPE THREE-POINT CENTRIFUGE

This centrifuge is driven by a single- or two-speed vertical motor running at 1440 rpm. All models require a 3-phase 50Hz AC power supply. Capacity is 25, 35, 60kg.

PRICE CODE: 2

K S SEETHARAMAIAH & SONS PVT LTD
29/1 Jaraganahalli
10th K M Kanakapura Road
BANGALORE 560 078
INDIA

ELECREM ELECTRIC CREAM SEPARATOR

Four models are available.

MODEL

CAPACITY (litres)

80

80

1

125

2

200

3

315

PRICE CODE: 3

ELECREM ELECTRIC CREAM SEPARATOR

ELECREM 5

This machine separates cream on a larger scale. It is available with a 50 litre receiving vessel or a 140 litre mounted wall-tank, and requires 110V. Throughput is 500 litres per hour.

PRICE CODE: 4

R J FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

CREAM SEPARATOR

This model comprises a motor, barrel skimmed milk catcher, cream catcher, inlet jar and whole milk reservoir. The thickness of the cream can be regulated. Throughput is 80 litres per hour.

PRICE CODE: 2

Other versions are available with through-puts of 125-500 litres per hour.

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

Dairy centrifuges also manufactured by:

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

07.2 Honey centrifuges

Honey centrifuges operate by forcing honey out of the combs by centrifugal force. The extractor comprises a cylindrical container with a centrally-mounted fitting to support combs or frames of uncapped honey. There is also a mechanism to spin the frames which throws the honey out of the uncapped combs to the inner wall of the bowl. The honey then collects in the bottom of the bowl. A honey gate allows the honey to be drained out when required. Electrically operated high speed extractors increase the speed gradually to prevent damage to the combs.

HONEY CENTRIFUGES

Manual honey centrifuges

Country

Manufacturer

Equipment name

Capacity (kg)

Price code

Other information

Australia

Guilfoyle, John L (Sales) Ltd

2-frame bench s. steel extractor


1

H: 57cm Diam: 43cm

2-frame bench extractor


1

H: 62cm Diam: 54cm Other sizes are available

4-frame non-reversible extractor

45

1

H: 88cm Diam: 60cm

2-frame reversible extractor

45

1

H: 88cm Diam: 60cm

Pender Beekeeping Supplies Pty Ltd

Budget bench extractor


1


Economy bench extractor


1


2-frame manual reversible extractor


1

Produces 91kg/h. Other sizes are available

Bench extractor


1

Produces 36kg/h

4-frame manual reversible extractor


2


4-frame non-reversible bench extractor


2

Optional manual/electric power

Austria

Puff, Stefan GmbH

Honey extractor model mini 3


1


Denmark

Swienty

8001 3-frame extractor


2

Other sizes are available

8080 4-frame extractor


2

Other sizes are available

USA

Dadant & Sons Inc.

Junior bench extractor

79

2

Throughput is 2 frames/load

Little wonder extractor

136

2

Throughput is 4 frames/load

Powered honey centrifuges

Country

Manufacturer

Equipment name

Price Code

Australia

Guilfoyle, John L. (Sales) Ltd

2-frame bench steel extractor motor

2

Electric motor

2

Pender Beekeeping Supplies Pty Ltd

Auto self-radial honey extractor

2

Auto self-centring base drive

2

Austria

Puff, Stefan GmbH

Reversible honey extractor

2

07.3 Juice centrifuges

DYNAMIC PAG1

This is a citrus fruit juice extractor. Halved fruits are placed in the top of the extractor and hand pressure on the lever activates the motor. Maximum juice is extracted whilst the pips and pulp are retained in the extractor. Throughput is one x 170g glass of juice in 30 seconds, and the machine's weight is 6kg.

PRICE CODE: 2

MITCHELL & COOPER LTD
Framfield Road
UCKFIELD
TN22 5AO2
UK

CENTRIFUGE JUICER

This is suitable for apples, pineapples etc. The machine has a 0.37kW (0.5hp) motor.

PRICE CODE: 2

NARANGS CORPORATION
25/90 Connaught Place
Below Madras Hotel
NEW DEHLI 110 001
INDIA

07.4 Filter centrifuges

The centrifuge illustrated is an example of a manual filter centrifuge.

FILTER CENTRIFUGES

This can be made by taking a stainless steel drum with perforated holes (the drum of an old washing machine is perfect) and attaching it to a central shaft.

The shaft is made to rotate through the use of a toothed cogs and a flywheel.

The drum is encased in an outer container. This can be made from any material but if the filtrate is to be collected, the container must be made from food grade plastic or a similar material. At the top of the outer container there is an inlet feed chute for pouring the liquid and at the base there is a collecting chute.

MODE OF OPERATION

The liquid is fed in at the top through the inlet chute. Simultaneously, the handle is turned and the drum is made to rotate. This rotation causes the material to be thrown against the drum wall and the filtrate drains out through the perforated holes and is finally collected at the base. If necessary the drum can be lined with a filter cloth.

08.0 Cheese cloths

ALL PRICE CODE: 1

Manufactured by:

RJ FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

09.0 Cheese moulds/presses and kits

09.1 Cheese moulds

PLASTIC CHEESE MOULDS

These moulds can be used for making small cheeses. They comprise a series of plastic cylindrical moulds with followers. Capacity: 4549. Dimensions: 8 x 10cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

COULOMMIER MOULD

This is a mould for cheese production, comprising two stainless steel hoops of diameters 15 and 11.5cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

Other dimensions are also available.

CHEESE MOULD

This is a cylindrical stainless steel cheese mould with two hardwood followers. Two sizes are available: 18 x 13cm, and 15 x 11.5cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

RJ FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

CHEESE MOULDS

These wooden moulds have stainless steel hoops which are used for holding and moulding the cheese. Six sizes are available: 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 3.5 and 4kg.

PRICE CODE: 1

CHEESE MOULD

This is an earthenware mould complete with a cheese cloth. Capacity: 500g.

PRICE CODE: 1

In addition, various plastic cheese moulds are available without cloths and with capacities of 650g or 2kg.

CHEESE MOULD

This is a plastic cheese mould without cloths. Capacities: 650g or 2kg.

PRICE CODE: 1

CHEESE MOULDS

These special moulds are for soft cheese. Different moulds are available for: Ricotta, Camembert, Roquefort, Brie, and Baby Gouda cheeses. Draining stones are also available.

PRICE CODE: 1

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

09.2 Cheese presses

CHEESE PRESS

This is a table-top model, which can also be used for pressing fruit. The press comes supplied with a mould, drip-tray, weights and recipes. It is capable of making 1.4-1.8kg cheeses.

PRICE CODE: 1

R&G WHEELER
Hoppins
Dunchideock
EXETER
EX2 9UL
UK

CHEESE PRESS

DELUXE CHEESE PRESS

This machine does not require any weights. Hoops are available for pressing 9 litres or 18 litres. Recipes and instructions are included.

PRICE CODE: 1

A low-cost cheese-press kit is also available (PRICE CODE: 1).

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

Many other versions are available from:

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

R J FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

09.3 Cheese kits

CHEESE BOARD

This is a small board for holding cheeses up to 10cm².

PRICE CODE: 1

SOFT CHEESE KIT

This small-scale soft cheese package comprises: muslin, starter culture, rennet, stainless steel ladle, and recipe book.

PRICE CODE: 1

COULOMMIER CHEESE KIT

This is a complete kit for small-scale cheese production. It comprises a stainless steel mould, cheese mats, two cheese boards, rennet, starter culture, and a recipe.

PRICE CODE: 1

RJ FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

CHEESE KIT

This is a complete kit for making cheese, comprising a press, two earthenware cheese moulds with cheese cloths, one large cheese cloth for curd, one curd-cutter, two thermometers, one bottle of calf rennet, one cheese culture, one yoghurt culture and one recipe book. The kit makes two 500g cheeses.

PRICE CODE: 1

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

10.0 Cheese vats

CHEESE VAT

This machine is equipped with a variable-speed stirrer, and a chart recorder measures the pH of the milk. Water is circulated through the jacket at a pre-selected temperature. Capacity is 1kg of cheese from a 10 litre batch of milk.

PRICE CODE: 2

ARMFIELD TECHNICAL EDUCATION
CO. LTD
Bridge House
West Street
RINGWOOD
BH24 1DY
UK

11.0 Chocolate conches

Refining and conching are two important steps in the manufacture of chocolate. Refining involves the crushing and shearing of cocoa and sugar particles to produce a product with the desired particle size. Chocolate for the UK or USA markets should be refined to an average particle size of between 20m m and 30m m, whereas European tastes demand a lower size range of 15pm to 22m m, which gives a smoother product.

Conching is used to develop flavour and to remove undesirable volatile components (e.g. acetic acid), produced during the fermentation of the cocoa beans. The duration of conching is an important factor because most of the flavour changes occur within the first 24 hours. Likewise the temperature at which conching takes place is important, in order to achieve the desired taste/texture. For example, milk chocolate should be conched at 45° to 60°C, whereas plain chocolate should be conched at 55° to 85°C for British taste and up to 100°C for European tastes.

Generally the refining/conching process is as follows. Cocoa powder, icing sugar and the required fats are placed in the feed hopper of the unit. Heating and blending takes place and air is drawn through the mixture. The mix is circulated through a unit in which rotating cylinders press against spring loaded grinding bars to achieve the required particle size reduction. The chocolate mass is then held at the required temperature for a predetermined time to conche it. It should be noted that high quality chocolate production is difficult to achieve technically (requiring experience and expertise) and that the equipment is generally expensive. However, re-melting commercial chocolate for coating/re-using is a viable small-scale industry in many countries.

CHOCOLATE REFINER/CONCHE

This machine can be supplied with an automatic tensioning device to give the most efficient use of the motor. Capacity: 50-100kg.

PRICE CODE: 4

BCH EQUIPMENT
Mellor Street
ROCHDALE
OL12 6BA
UK

ACMC TABLE-TOP TEMPERER

This machine can be used for melting and tempering chocolate. It comprises a 5.7 litre stainless steel bowl, a polyethylene scraper and a thermometer holder. The heat source is a 2.1kW lamp operating on 110V AC (also available for 230V AC).

PRICE CODE: 3

GFE BARTLETT & SON LTD
Maylands Avenue
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
HP2 7EN
UK

CHOCOMILL CHD250

This is a refiner for chocolate pastes. The mixture is fed into the grinding chamber by means of a heated pump mounted on the outside of the machine. It is then subjected to high shear by the steel discs operating at speed. A screen at the front of the machine allows finished chocolate to pass through. Capacity: 18 litres. Throughput: 200kg per hour.

PRICE CODE: 4

CHOCOMILL CHD250

ALUMCRAFT ARGENTINA S.C.A.
Mercedes 568
1407 BUENOS AIRES
ARGENTINA

12.0 Choppers

12.1 Fruit and vegetable choppers

HERB MILL

This mill is used for chopping small amounts of fresh herbs.

PRICE CODE: 1

HERB MILL

LAKELAND PLASTICS
38 Alexandra Buildings
WINDERMERE
LA23 1BQ
UK

BEAN CHOPPER

This diagonally cuts string beans. The unit houses three blades and will clamp to any surface between 0.6 and 2.5cm thick. Height: 17.8cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

ROTATING CHOPPER

Used primarily for household- or small-scale operations, this chopper is suitable for solid or leafy vegetables. The degree of fineness can be controlled.

PRICE CODE: 1

RR MILL INC.
45 West First North
Smithfield
UTAH 84335
USA

TOMATO CHOPPER

This chops tomatoes into small pieces suitable for canning or further processing. The unit comprises a 0.75kW (1 hp) three-phase motor, and a circular ring of 35.6cm diameter with holes of 2.5cm. It also has eight beaters which pulverize the tomatoes. A larger version is available with a throughput of 1.25 tonnes per hour.

PRICE CODE: 2

GARLIC CHOPPER

The chopping blades are made from high carbon steel and are copper plated. The knives and the bowl turn simultaneously. A baffle turns the garlic pieces for finer chopping. The machine uses a 1.4kW (2hp) motor. Throughput is 600-900kg per hour. Scale (bowl): Height 25cm, Diameter 76cm.

PRICE CODE: 3

RAYLONS METAL WORKS
Kondivitta Lane
Andheri-Kurla Road
BOMBAY 400 059
INDIA

12.2 Bowl choppers

BOWL CHOPPER SM45 HS

This chopper is used for the manufacture of all types of sausage. A digital display indicates bowl speed and mixing temperature. The hand starter determines the bowl speed and the speed of the knife shaft. Standard knives will cut, mix and emulsify the meat into an homogeneous sausage emulsion. The power of the motor is 6.8kW (9hp). Dimensions: length 138 x width 95 x height 115 cm.

PRICE CODE: 4

KRAEMER UND GREBE GMBH & CO.
Postfach 2149 & 2160
D-3560 Biedenkopf
WALLALL
GERMANY

MEDIUM AND LARGE MEAT GRINDERS/CHOPPERS

These can be used for medium scale meat chopping. They are similar to the small models except that they do not clamp but are bolted to the surface for more stability. Size range: Models 12, 22, 32. A small meat grinder is also available.

PRICE CODE: 1

MEDIUM AND LARGE MEAT GRINDERS/CHOPPERS

MEAT CHOPPER ACCESSORIES

Three meat chopper attachments are available: stuffers for sausage filling; belt drive pulleys for replacing manual operation; and plates for making hamburgers, sausages and lard.

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

Meat choppers also manufactured by:

TALSABELL S.A.
Poligono Industrial V
Salud 8-46.950
VALENCIA
SPAIN

13.0 Butter churns

13.1 Manual churns

HAND-OPERATED BUTTER CHURN

This churn is used for small-scale butter production and comprises a glass jar with a handle which turns the churning blade. Capacity is 3 litres. A version with a small motor attached is available (Manuelba 20 Butter Churn).

PRICE CODE: 1

R J FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire SY12 9DF
UK

HAND-OPERATED BUTTER CHURN

BUTTER CHURN

This wooden butter churn is mounted on a cast iron stand, and comes equipped with a clamping device. Sizes range from 20 litres to 125 litres.

PRICE CODE: 1

LAKSHMI MILK TESTING MACHINERY CO.
A90 Group Industrial Area
Wazirupa
NEW DELHI 110 052
INDIA

BUTTER CHURN

Three models are available: cedar, redwood or shatterproof plastic.

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron, OHIO 44636
USA

Butter churns also manufactured by:

DAIRY UDYOG
C-229A/230A, Ghatkopar Ind. Est.
L.B.S. Marg, Ghatkopar (W)
BOMBAY 400 086
INDIA

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

J.J. BLOW LTD
Oldfield Works
Chatsworth Road
CHESTERFIELD S40 2DJ
UK

13.2 Butter churns (powered)

ELECTRIC BUTTER CHURN

This churn comprises a plastic jar and electric motor, with variable speed control. Churning time is between 15 and 25 minutes. Capacity: 5 or 10 litres. A stainless steel version is also available.

PRICE CODE: 2

ELECTRIC BUTTER CHURN

BUTTER CHURN/KNEADER

This machine washes and kneads butter in one process. It comprises a wooden tub and 'dasher', and the dasher's blades work the cream. It is driven by an electric motor (380V) with slow or fast speeds. A sight-glass measures the liquid level, and a tap drains the buttermilk. Capacity is 100-160 litres.

PRICE CODE: 2

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

Powered butter churns also manufactured by:

RJ FULLWOOD & BLAND LTD
ELLESMERE
Shropshire
SY12 9DF
UK

14.0 Cleaners

14.1 Fruit and vegetable cleaners

WASHING MACHINE

This machine is used to wash fruit and vegetables and is fabricated from carbon steel. Two models are available: one that immerses the product, and another using a rotating perforated drum. Both versions have a 0.75kW (1hp) motor and a cylinder diameter of 91cm. Dimensions: 380 x 152 x 170cm. Throughput: two tonnes per hour.

PRICE CODE: 4

MAPISA INTERNATIONAL S.A. DE C.V.
Eje 5 Oriente Rojo Gomez 424
Col Agricola Oriental
MEXICO DF 08500
MEXICO

ROOT CROP WASHER

This machine consists of a peeling drum with an abrasive surface, a hopper and a mesh slide. A water spray is provided throughout the whole operation in order to facilitate the process. A suitable batch size is 15-20kg per hour, with an overall throughput of 100kg per hour.

PRICE CODE: 2

ROOT CROP WASHER

VISAYAS STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
8 Lourdes Street
PASAY CITY 3129
PHILLIPINES

LV 2000 VEGETABLE WASHER

This model gently washes salads, fruits and fish, it comes complete with a centrifugal drier for salads. The machine will also defrost fish. Capacity: leafy vegetables 3kg, root crops 15kg. Dimensions: 91 x 60 x 60 cm.

PRICE CODE: 4

CRYPTO PEERLESS LTD
Bordesley Green Road
BIRMINGHAM B9 4UA
UK

WASHER/PEELER, MODEL ROT 3

WASHER/PEELER, MODEL ROT 3

This is a batch rotary washer/peeler, designed for cassava and equipped with a 3.7Kw (5hp) electric motor. The machine comprises a wooden cylinder with a water spray. Throughput: 100-160kg gari/h. Dimensions: 120 x 150cm. Other sizes are also available.

PRICE CODE: 3

INDUSTRIAS MAQUINA D'ANDREA S.A.
Rue General Jardim 645
SAO PAULO
01223
BRAZIL

POTATO WASHER

This machine requires a 2.7kW (3.6hp) motor. Throughput: 200kg per hour.

PRICE CODE: 4

INDUSTRIAS TECHNICAS 'DOLORIER'
Alfredo Mendiola 690
Urbanizacion Ingenieria
LIMA
PERU

14.2 Grain cleaners

Grain cleaners are designed for use after winnowing primarily to separate all chaff, straw, weed seeds, broken and inferior seeds, dust, and other contaminants.

Cleaning and grading the grain makes it more suitable for a number of uses: grain required for seed purposes should be clean and uniform; better prices can be obtained for graded samples; and removal of insects and other foreign matter during cleaning ensures better and safer storage. In addition, pre-cleaned grain improves the efficiency of the drying machine, during the drying process, and results in a more uniformly-dried sample. Some machines will simultaneously clean and grade a sample of grain or seed, while others will perform only one of these functions.

PORTABLE GRAIN CLEANER

This machine is constructed of wood and steel (an International Rice Research Institute design), and comprises a single shaft, horizontal oscillating screen and fan. It uses a 0.37kW (0.5hp) motor or alternatively a 0.75kW (1hp) petrol engine, and has a multi-crop capability owing to the use of two screens, the top one being interchangeable. The weight of the cleaner plus motor is 72kg. Length 123cm, width 67cm, height 126cm. A grain purity of up to 98% can be obtained. Fuel consumption is 0.5 litres per hour, and throughput is up to 1000kg per hour of rice.

PRICE CODE: 3

JCCE INDUSTRIES
242 Mayondon
Los Banos
Laguna
PHILIPPINES

A similarly-designed cleaner is manufactured by:

ALPHA MACHINERY & ENGINEERING CORP.
1167 Pasong Tamo Street
MCC Makati
METRO MANILA D 708
PHILIPPINES

GRAIN CLEANER

The machine consists of a hopper, sieve and grain outlet and is powered by a 0.5kW (0.7hp) single phase 1500rpm electric motor, with a throughput of 1000kg per hour of paddy.

PRICE CODE: 2

TANZANIA ENGINEERING &
MANUFACTURING DESIGN ORGANIZATION
P.O. Box 6111
Arusha
TANZANIA

SEED AND GRAIN CLEANER

This comprises an all-steel construction with pneumatic feeding, variable air regulation, two screens, and two air-separators. There is also an integral three-phase 3.7kW (5hp) motor. Length 316cm, width 146cm, height 256cm. Throughput: 700-1000kg per hour of wheat.

PRICE CODE: 2

ORIENTAL MACHINERY (1919) PVT LTD
25 R N Mukherjee Road
CALCUTTA 700 001
INDIA

PADDY CLEANER

This cleaner removes stones and dust from paddy. The dust blower uses an aspirator to remove light impurities and dust, while the lower part of the machine contains vibrating sieves to eliminate the larger impurities. Throughput is 2-3 tonnes per hour.

PRICE CODE: 3

DEVRAJ & COMPANY
Krishan Sudama Marg
Firozpur City
PUNJAB
INDIA

MOBILE VILLAGE SEED CLEANER

This cleaner is used for cereal grains. It has a tubular frame construction, and is mobile with a small petrol or diesel engine. There are screening slots of 2.11mm, 2.24mm or 4.37mm, and lipped riddles of 9.5mm or 12.7mm apertures. The cleaner has a weight of 550kg, with a throughput of 1-1.5 tonnes per hour.

PRICE CODE: 3

INLAND SALES & SERVICE
11-13 Railway Parade
Merredin, WA 6415
AUSTRALIA

MOBILE VILLAGE SEED CLEANER

TWO-SCREEN GRAIN SEED-CLEANER/GRADER

Used primarily for wheat, this cleaner is able to clean both large and heavy grains as well as small and light seeds, due to its adjustable air separation. A three-screen version is also available. Length 140cm, width 102cm, height 147cm. Screen size: 62 x 57cm. Motor size 0.75kW (1hp). Throughput: 300-600kg per hour.

PRICE CODE: 2

COSSUL & CO. PVT LTD
123/367 Industrial Area
Fazalgunj
Kanpur
UTTAR PRADESH
INDIA

SEED CLEANER/GRADER

This comprises an all-metal construction with built-in dust collectors and pneumatic feed, with variable air regulation. In addition there are two screens, each of dimensions 143 x 112cm, and two air-separators. The machine requires a three-phase 5.6kW (7.5hp) electric motor. Overall size is length 306cm, width 250cm, height 257cm, and throughput is 1500-2000kg per hour (wheat).

PRICE CODE: 2

SHAKING-TYPE UNPOLISHED RICE SEPARATOR

This machine requires a 0.37kW (0.5hp) motor. Throughput is 850-1200kg per hour. Larger models are available.

PRICE CODE: 2

KOREA FARM MACHINE & TOOL
INDUSTRIAL CO-OP.
11-11 Dongja-Dong
Youngsan-Gu
SEOUL
KOREA

Grain purifiers also manufactured by:

DEVRAJ & CO.
Krishan Sudama Marg
Firozpur City
PUNJAB
INDIA

Cleaners (wheat/paddy) also manufactured by:

DANDEKAR MACHINE WORKS LTD
Dandekarwadi, Bhiwandi
Dist Thane
MAHARASHTRA 421 302
INDIA

Cleaners/graders also manufactured by:

BEHERE'S & UNION INDUSTRIAL
WORKS
Jeevan Prakash
Masoli
DAHANU ROAD 401602
Dist Thane
INDIA

CV KARYA HIDUP SENTOSA
JL. Magelang 144
YOGYAKARTA 55241
INDONESIA

15.0 Cold storage

ICELESS REFRIGERATOR

This cooled storage unit is not commercially available. The unit comprises an open timber frame cupboard with metal trays. Burlap is cut and fitted around the unit. Information and design can be obtained from:

ILO - SDSR
P.O. Box 60598
NAIROBI
KENYA

DOMESTIC GAS REFRIGERATOR

This is used for cooling and storing food. The unit has an electrical backup system and locking doors. It uses 8.6 litres of gas per week, and has a storage capacity of 16.8 litres. Total shelf space = 1.04m². In addition, there is extra storage space in the side of the door. Dimensions: Height 162 x width 63 x depth 63cm.

PRICE CODE: 4

KEROSENE REFRIGERATOR

The unit is filled with kerosene and lighted at the back. It can hold over 13.6 litres of kerosene which is enough for four weeks' operation. Designed for the tropics, the cooling unit is able to maintain full cooling and freezing capacities in temperatures up to 50°C. The fridge has a storage space of 0.8m² and the freezer compartment has a storage space of 0.1m². Spare parts are readily available for the refrigerator.

PRICE CODE: 4

'BEST' GAS REFRIGERATOR

This can be used for freezing and cooling foodstuffs. Full freezing performance can be maintained in temperatures of over 38°C. There is an optional flip-switch for electrical backup cooling. The cabinet is rust-resistant and has door storage. It uses 3.2kg of gas per week. In total there is 0.9m² shelf space and 0.3m² space in the freezer.

PRICE CODE: 4

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

Refrigerators also manufactured by:

T A INDUSTRIAL DIVISION
P.O. Box 3910
HARARE
ZIMBABWE

QUICKFREEZE (PVT) LTD
P.O. Box 368
Southerton
HARARE
ZIMBABWE

16.0 Curd making equipment

16.1 Curd cutters

A range of stainless steel and plastic cutters are manufactured by:

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

16.2 Curd tubs

These are used for making and storing curd. They are specially designed for curd, being resistant to whey corrosion (aluminium and several plastics are not suitable), and they also insulate the product. There is a range of six sizes available, from 15 to 230 litres. Also in this range are: one plastic tub (80 litres); one enamel cauldron (27 litres) which can be placed on a gas cooker; and an enamel cauldron (27 litres) which has a heating element and a thermostat.

PRICE CODE: 1 (LARGEST = PRICE CODE 2)

CURD-MAKING SET

This contains everything needed to make curd, including a special bag for draining the curd, a bottle of rennet, a cheese culture and a description of the process.

PRICE CODE: 1

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

17.0 Cutting, slicing and dicing equipment

17.1 Cutters

Manual cutters

ROTARY CUTTER

This is used for cutting biscuits etc., and comprises a 25cm cutting wheel.

PRICE CODE: 1

GARDENERS CORPORATION
6 Doctors Lane
PB No. 299
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

CIRCLE COOKIE CUTTERS

These are made from stainless steel and can be used to cut plain or fluted shaped biscuits. Size range: Diameter 5, 6.5, 7.5, 9, 10, and 11cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

MINI BISCUIT CUTTERS

This set comprises 12 different shaped mini biscuit cutters. They are also suitable for canapes and aspic jelly.

PRICE CODE: 1

LAKELAND PLASTICS
38 Alexandra Buildings
WINDERMERE LA23 1BQ
UK

MINI BISCUIT CUTTERS

CHEESE CUTTER

This cutter has two handles to give better control when cutting cheeses.

PRICE CODE: 1

GEBR. RADEMAKER
P.O. Box 81
3640 AB MIJDECHT
NETHERLANDS

COREMASTER II

This cores and cuts fruit. The fruit is cored and simultaneously wedged leaving a neat 1.2cm diameter core which can easily be separated from the wedges. Available for 6 or 8 wedges per fruit. A WEDGEMASTER II version is also available which cuts fruit into 6, 8, 10, or 12 wedges.

PRICE CODE: 1

MITCHELL & COOPER LTD
Framfield Road
UCKFIELD TN22 5AO2
UK

COREMASTER II

PINEAPPLE PUNCH

This hand operated machine cuts pineapples into round slices for canning.

PRICE CODE: 1

NARANGS CORPORATION
25/90 Connaught Place
Below Madras Hotel
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

CROWN CUTTER

This hand-operated machine cuts fruit and vegetables into crown- or basket-shapes. There are three slicing rings which can cut various sizes of produce. This machine is ideal for preparing tomatoes, oranges, melons and grapefruit.

PRICE CODE: 2

MITCHELL & COOPER LTD
Framfield Road
UCKFIELD TN22 5AO2
UK

CROWN CUTTER

TOMATO PRO 1V

This tomato slicer has a pusher-head which forces the fruit through a fixed set of blades. A choice of blade spacing is available and maintenance simply consists of a blade tension adjustment and occasional replacement. Dimensions: length 50.8 x width 25.4 x height 25.4cm. Other models available are ECONOPRO, and TOMATO PRO II.

PRICE CODE: 2

APPLE CORER AND DIVIDER

A simple metal tool that removes the core and cuts each apple into fourteen equal segments.

PRICE CODE: 1

LOBSTER KING SAFETY CUTTER

This safety opener cuts fresh or frozen lobsters and clams. With a guide adjusted for a centreline cut, the stainless steel blade splits the shell so that the flesh can be easily removed in one piece. When fitted with the 1.3cm chopping board on the platform, the Lobster King can also cut pineapple, cabbage, root vegetables and cheese. Dimensions: 50.8 x 30.5cm.

A MINI LOBSTER KING version is also available.

PRICE CODE: 2

All the above from:

MITCHELL & COOPER LTD
Framfield Road
UCKFIELD TN22 5AO2
UK

TATER KING SCOOPER

This hand-operated scoop skins and wedges potatoes easily and quickly. Cooked potatoes are halved then scooped to obtain four uniform wedges per half for deep frying or roasting.

PRICE CODE: 1

MITCHELL & COOPER LTD
Framfield Road
UCKFIELD TN22 5AO2
UK

ROOT CROP STRIP-CUTTER

This cutter may be used for cutting root crops into french-fry sticks. It is provided with two sets of horizontal-cutting blade assemblies to cut peeled root crops. The machine is driven by a pedal mechanism utilizing the chain and pedals of a normal bicycle. Throughput is 86kg per hour.

PRICE CODE: 2

VISAYAS STATE COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE
8 Lourdes St
PASAY CITY 3129
PHILIPPINES

CABBAGE CUTTER

This cutter slices cabbage and other firm fruit and vegetables, using serrated stainless steel knife blades. The vegetable is placed in the wooden tray and the knife box is pushed over it. Length 53 x width 20cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

FRENCH-FRY CUTTER

This cuts potatoes into thin french-fry chips. Two sizes are possible: regular or shoestring. The potato is placed inside the machine and the handle is pressed downwards. The machine has a rust resistant, tin plated body with a plastic base. Throughput is 25 regular or 49 shoestring per cut. Length 22.9 x width 7.6cm. A spiral cut french-fry cutter is also available.

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

BREAD DIVIDER

This cuts dough into small pieces or balls prior to baking. Dough is placed in a circular steel ring under cutting blades. The top is pressed down and the dough is cut to form round balls of equal shape and size.

PRICE CODE: 1

KLAUY NAM THAI THOW OP
1505 07 Rama 4 Rd. Wangmai
Patumwan
BANGKOK 10330
THAILAND

Powered cutters

KOMET CRUSHER

This cutting machine can reduce the size of nuts, kernels or copra. It works like a pair of scissors, cutting the material without loss of oil, which would otherwise occur through milling, chopping, tearing or squeezing. The machine can also be used to crush the residue after the first pressing. Power requirements: 220/380V, 150Hz, 1.1kW (1.5hp) 1410rpm, (V-belt drive). The unit can be driven by petrol/diesel or from a tractor output shaft. Throughput is 100/300kg per hour. Dimensions: length 100 x width 40 x height 50cm.

PRICE CODE: 3

IBG MONFORTS + REINERS GMBH & CO.
Postfach 20 08 53
Monchengladbach 2 D4050 GERMANY

CHIPPER RCII

This machine cuts potatoes into chips, with a choice of ten sizes. The standard equipment includes one universal rotor and one knife block, together with a built-in hopper and safety switch. The unit is powered by a 0.25kW (0.3hp) motor, and throughput is 1500kg per hour. Dimensions: 53 x 36 x 68cm.

PRICE CODE: 4

CRYPTO PEERLESS LTD
Bordesley Green Road
BIRMINGHAM B9 4UA
UK

LIME QUARTERING MACHINE

This can be used to quarter and prepare limes. The machine has four circular knives, driven by four 0.19kW (0.25hp) motors, which rotate at 650rpm in the same direction towards the centre. The feeder is available in the following sizes; 3.8, 5.1, 6.4, 7.6cm diameter, to accommodate limes of different sizes. Throughput: 1016kg sour limes per shift.

PRICE CODE: 3

RAYLONS METAL WORKS
Kondivitta Lane
Andheri-Kurla Road
BOMBAY 400 059
INDIA

R2 CUTTER, SLICER, JUICER

This model has three different attachments: the cutter attachment is suitable for chopping, mixing and blending operations; the slicer attachments are available with eight different discs; and the juicer has two different sized cones. The machine has a 0.19kW (0.25hp) single-phase motor and requires a 110/220V, 50Hz electricity supply. Bowl capacity: 2 litres. Dimensions: 39.6 x 21.3 x 36.5cm. An additional machine, MODEL 17, can be used for cutting, slicing, shredding, and grating.

R2 CUTTER, SLICER, JUICER

PRICE CODE: 2

SPANGENBERG BV
Grootkeuken Professionals
De Limiet 26
4124 PG VIANEN
NETHERLANDS

DOUGH CUTTER

This machine cuts dough into 18-36 portions, each weighing 20-100g. Dimensions: 50 x 60 cm.

PRICE CODE: 2

MAQUINARIA OVERENA S.A. DE C.V.
Av. Division del Norte 2894
Col Parque San Andres
MEXICO DF 04040
MEXICO

CUTTING, SLICING, SHREDDING, MODEL 17

This machine can cut, slice, shred, and grate (using different discs).

PRICE CODE: 3

WODSCHOW & CO. A/S
Industrisvinget 6
Postbox 10
2605 BROENDBY
DENMARK

FOOD CUTTER

This can be used for cutting meat and vegetables. Two models are available: FC14 and FC19. The FC14 has a 0.37kW (0.5hp) motor with a capacity of 2-3kg, whilst the FC19 has a 0.75kW (1 hp) motor and a capacity of 67kg. Both have trimming boards and an aluminium body.

PRICE CODE: 4

CRYPTO PEERLESS LTD
Bordesley Green Road
BIRMINGHAM B9 4UA
UK

Steam cutters

PLAIN UNCAPPING KNIVES

These remove wax layers from uncapped honey cells. They are the bent-handle type with a blade length of either 25 or 30cm. The knives should be periodically placed in boiling water to aid uncapping.

PRICE CODE: 1

PUFF, STEFAN GMBH
Neuholdaugasse 36
8011 Graz
AUSTRIA

PLAIN 254MM HONEY KNIFE

This is used for uncapping small amounts of honey comb. Weight 0.91kg.

PRICE CODE: 1

DADANT & SONS INC.
Hamilton
IL 62341
USA

UNCAPPING KNIVE

This knive is steam-heated and has a 25cm blade.

PRICE CODE: 1

STUART ECROYD BEE SUPPLIES
P.O. Box 5056
Papanui
Christchurch 5
NEW ZEALAND

Steam-heated knives also manufactured by:

PENDER BEEKEEPING SUPPLIES PTY. LTD
17 Gardiner Street
Rutherford
NSW 2320
Australia

B.J. ENGINEERING
Swallow Ridge
Hatfield
NORTON
Worcester WR5 2PZ
UK

HONNINGCENTRALEN A/L
Ostensjoveien 19
0661 Oslo 6
NORWAY

17.2 Slicers

SHREDDER/SLICER

This can be used for fruit and vegetables. It comprises a series of stainless steel blades, a plastic body and a 'finger-safe' food pusher. The slices can be wafer thin, medium or thick, and the shreds can be one of two thicknesses.

PRICE CODE: 1

EGG SLICER

This slices eggs in the conventional way, with the advantage of being hand-held.

PRICE CODE: 1

THREE-DRUM FOOD MILL

This hand-operated grater, slicer and shredder has a stainless steel rotary drum for each operation. It can be used right- or left-handed.

PRICE CODE: 1

LAKELAND PLASTICS
38 Alexandra buildings
WINDERMERE
LA23 1BQ
UK

VEGETABLE SLICER VS-2

This is used for slicing soft and semi-soft vegetables. It can cut up to 35 slices, 0.32cm thick. A safety shield is included which can be removed for cleaning. Weight: 10kg.

PRICE CODE: 2

ONION KING II

This slicer is used for slicing onions and other firm produce. The produce is positioned under the puller head, and with one swift pull, the whole item is sliced. Variations on this model are available.

PRICE CODE: 2

MITCHELL & COOPER LTD
Framfield Road
UCKFIELD
TN22 5AO2
UK

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SLICER

This slicer can be used for most fruits and vegetables. The thickness of slices can be adjusted.

PRICE CODE: 1

NARANGS CORPORATION
25/90 Connaught Place
Below Madras Hotel
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

ELLIOT HAND-OPERATED SLICER

This slices pineapple into a hollow cylinder shape for canning. The cored pineapple fruits are fed by hand to a V-block, located underneath the cutting assembly. When the pineapple fruit rests on the knife assembly, it passes through a series of slots which cut the pineapple cylinder into slices. Throughput: 600-720 pineapple fruits per hour. Dimensions: 91 x 61 x 168cm.

PRICE CODE: 3

ELLIOT HAND-OPERATED SLICER

FMC CORPORATION
Machinery international Division
P.O. Box 1178
SAN JOSE
California 95108
USA

BEAN SLICER

This slicer cuts beans from end to end into strips. Beans are fed into the hopper and the handle is turned. Three blades are housed in the slicer, and as the beans are sliced they become tenderized, improving the flavour. The machine will clamp to any surface between 3.8 and 3.5cm. Height: 9.5cm

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636 USA

POTATO CHIPPER

This potato chipper can be mounted on a bench or on a pedestal. Chipping is done by means of a hand-operated lever that presses the potato. The chipper is available in either a heavy- or light-duty version.

PRICE CODE: 1

MITCHELL AND JOHNSON PVT LTD
P.O. Box 966
BULAWAYO
ZIMBABWE

Manual slicing equipment also manufactured by:

GARDENERS CORPORATION
6 Doctors Lane
PB No. 299
NEW DELHI 110 001
INDIA

R 301 ULTRA PROCESSOR

This multi-purpose preparation machine slices, dices, shreds, grates, kneads and emulsifies. The cutting and mixing tools are optional extras. It uses a 220V, 50Hz single-phase electricity supply.

PRICE CODE: 2

SPANGENBERG BV
Grootkeuken Professionals
De Limiet 26
4124 PG VIANEN
NETHERLANDS

GRAVITY-FEED SLICERS

This range of meat slicers comprises three models, each with different blade size. GS22 has a 20cm blade, the GS25 has a 25cm blade and the GS30 has a 30cm blade. All models have a slice adjustment of 0-0.15cm, built-in knife sharpeners, and are belt-driven with a manual-feed carriage.

PRICE CODE: 3

CRYPTO PEERLESS LTD
Bordesley Green Road
BIRMINGHAM
B9 4UA
UK

BREAD SLICING MACHINE

A 36-blade arrangement, powered by a 0.37kW (0.5hp) motor, slices loaves up to 33cm in length. Throughput is 450 loaves per hour. Size range: Mini, medium, heavy.

PRICE CODE: 2

BREAD SLICING MACHINE

BIJOY ENGINEERS
Mini Industrial Estate
P.O. Arimpur, Trichur District
KERALA 680 620
INDIA

Bread slicers also manufactured by:

SUPREMA EQUIP PARA IND DE PANIFICA
Estrada Municipal SMR 340
N 532/600 Jardim Boa Vista
SUMARE SP
BRAZIL

KLAUY NAM THAI THOW OP
1505 07 Rama 4 Rd. Wangmai
Patumwan
BANGKOK 10330
THAILAND

VEGETABLE SLICING MACHINE

This machine includes a 0.37kW (0.5hp) motor and reduction gear. The cutting knives are mounted on metal holders and rotate in a cast aluminium hopper. Vegetables are fed into the hopper, sliced, and then fall onto a removable stainless steel tray. Width 46 x Depth 69cm.

PRICE CODE: 3

THAKAR EQUIPMENT COMPANY
66 Okhla Industrial Estate
NEW DELHI 110 020
INDIA

HALLDE RG 100

This general-purpose slicer can be used for slicing, dicing, shredding, chopping and grating. It has a wide feed opening to minimize the need for pre-cutting. Long products such as cucumbers can be fed through a large feed tube for continuous cutting. There is a 0.25kW (0.3hp) motor which uses a 240V electricity supply. Cutting tools (made from stainless steel) for slicing, dicing, or grating are also available. Throughput: 300kg vegetables per hour. Dimensions: 42.5 x 22.3 x 59.5cm.

PRICE CODE: 3

SPANGENBERG BV
Grootkeuken Professionals
De Limiet 26
4124 PG VIANEN
NETHERLANDS

R 301 ULTRA PROCESSOR

This multi-purpose preparation machine slices, dices, shreds, grates, kneads and emulsifies. The cutting and mixing tools are optional extras. It uses a 220V, 50Hz single phase electricity supply.

PRICE CODE: 2

ROBOT COUPE
10 Rue Charles Delescuze
BP 135
BAGNOLET 93170
FRANCE

17.3 Dicing equipment

ROOT CROP CUBER/SORTER

This machine uses pre-sliced roots at 1.25cm thickness as the raw material for cubing. The pre-slicing is done using a simple hand-operated cutter. Throughput: 150kg per hour.

PRICE CODE: 1

ROOT CROP CUBER/SORTER

VISAYAS STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
8 Lourdes St
PASAY CITY 3129
PHILIPPINES

RAW PAP-AYA CUBING MACHINE

This machine dices papaya for further processing. The machine is fitted with a die and a punch to give 0.6cm cubes. It uses two rollers, one acting as the cubing roller and the other as a plain type. It is fitted with a 0.75hp (0.56kW) three-phase motor and gear reduction box. Other versions available: Pedal (50kg per hour), power operated (125kg per hour).

PRICE CODE: 2

RAYLONS METAL WORKS
Kondivitta Lane
Andheri-Kurla Road
BOMBAY 400 059
INDIA

18.0 Decorating equipment

CREAM WHIPPER/DECORATOR

This hand-operated machine whips and pipes cream. It comes complete with five nozzle attachments for piping and garnishing. Total capacity: 0.25 litres whipped cream.

PRICE CODE: 1

MULTI-COLOUR ICING GUN

This machine comprises a dispensing head with separate reservoirs for different coloured icing sugars. There is also a lightweight icing gun for single-handed operation. The set contains six different sized nozzles.

PRICE CODE: 1

BISCUIT STAMPS

This set adds decorative detail to baked products. The small hand-held ceramic stamps leave an impression when pressed onto a shortbread or biscuit mixture. Four designs are available: rose, thistle, celtic cross, or dragon.

PRICE CODE: 1

LAKELAND PLASTICS
38 Alexandra Buildings
WINDERMERE LA23 1BQ
UK

BISCUIT STAMPS

Lake/and Plastics also manufacture the following equipment:

COMPLETE BISCUIT MAKER
TALA FLOWERS
ICING SETS

19.0 Decorticators

Manual decorticators

UNATA 5200

This hand-operated combined decorticator and winnower has a built-in ventilator which separates the pellicles from the kernels directly. Throughput: 90kg per hour. Dimensions: 125 x 75 x 48 cm.

PRICE CODE: 2

UNATA 5202 PEANUT DECORTICATOR

This decorticates and winnows in one process. Peanut pods are brought in via a funnel and broken by the pressure generated between a rotating drum and a counter drum composed of simple metal bars. When the hulls are broken, a fan separates them from the nuts. Throughput: 60-120kg per hour. Manual and motor-driven models are available.

PRICE CODE: 2

UNION FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
G. Van den Heuvelstraat 131
3140
RAMSEL
BELGIUM

Manual decorticators

Commodity

Country

Manufacturer

Equipment name

Price code

Throughput (kg per hour)

Other information

Maize







Belgium

Ateliers Albert & Co. SA

CORN-SHELLER R250

2

250-300

Optional electric power

Union for Appropriate Technical Assistance

UNATA 5200

2

90


India

Dandekar Brothers-Engineers

HAND-OPERATED MAIZE SHELLER

1



Cossul & Co. Pvt Ltd

HAND MAIZE SHELLER

1

37-50


HAND & POWER-OPERATED MAIZE SHELLER

1

100-120

Throughput with power is 200-300kg per hour

Rajan Universal Exports (MFRS) Ltd

MAIZE SHELLER MASTER

1

35-2500

Other models are available

Ghana

Agricultural Engineers Ltd

HAND-OPERATED MAIZE SHELLER

1

250


Japan

Cecoco

CORN SHELLER

2

100-150


CORN SHELLER

2

300-350


Liberia

Agro Machinery Ltd

HAND-OPERATED MAIZE SHELLER

1

250


HANDY MAIZE SHELLER

1

50-120


Malawi

Ministry of Agriculture

CHITEDZE HAND-OPERATED MAIZE SHELLER

1

30


Nigeria

Institute for Agricultural Research

MAIZE SHELLER, MANUAL

1

13-49

Commercially unavailable

Philippines

Agricultural Mechanization Development Programme

ITA CORN SHELLER

1

22-30


Tanzania

Tanzania Engineering & Manufacturing Design Organization

MAIZE SHELLER

2

500

Has capacity for tractor power

UK

Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd

MAIZE SHELLER

1

50


USA

Almaco

MANUAL EAR CORN SHELLER

1

100


Lehman Hardware & Appliances Inc.

CORN OFF

1



Zimbabwe

G. North & Son (Pvt) Ltd

HAND-DRIVEN MEALIE SHELLER

1


Sheller weighs 6kg

Multi Spray Systems

HAND-OPERATED MAIZE SHELLER

1


Sheller weighs 200g

Groundnuts (Peanuts)

India

Dandekar Brothers-Engineers

BABY STYLE GROUNDNUT DECORTICATOR

1

50

Can be electrically operated using 0.75kW motor

Belgium

Union for Appropriate Technical Assistance

UNATA 5202 PEANUT DECORTICATOR

2

60-120

Other manual and motor driven models are available

Philippines

Agricultural Mechanization Development Programme

AMDP HAND-OPERATED PEANUT SHELLER

1

18-20

Can be converted to pedal drive

Cashew nuts

Thailand

Department of Agriculture

CASHEW NUT SHELLER

1



Walnuts

USA

RR Mill Inc.

BELLCORN SHELLER

1


Also shells dry ear corn

Lehman Hardware & Appliances Inc.

NUT CRACKER

1


Also cracks other small nuts

Peas

USA

Lehman Hardware & Appliances Inc.

TEXAS PEA SHELLER

1


Shells dream, blackeye, and purple hull peas. Can also be motorized

Longan fruits

Thailand

Chiangmai Commerce Organization

LONGAN HULLER

1



Cocoa

UK

John Gordon & Co. Engineers Ltd

COCO BREAKING/WINNOWING SYSTEM

2


Machine can be supplied with electric motors

Coffee

UK

John Gordon &Co. Engineers Ltd

NO. 10 AFRICA HULLER

2

36

Can also shell dry cherry (22kg/h)

BUKOBA COFFEE HULLER

2

9

Shells dry and parchment

Rice

Japan

Cecoco

TWO-MAN HAND HULLER

2

250

Also hulls sunflower seeds (10-150kg/h)

HAND RICE POLISHER

1

10-15

Power drive available

UK

John Gordon & Co. Engineers Ltd

JAVA RICE HULLER

1

14


UK

Alvan Blanch Development Co. Ltd

HAND HULLER

1

15


Powered decorticators

Commodity

Country

Manufacturer

Equipment name

Throughput kg per hour

Price code

Power (kW)

Maize

Brazil

Messrs. Laredo

CORN HUSKER/SHELLER

60

2

1.5

Colombia

Penagos Hermanos & CIA. Ltda

MAIZE SHELLER

300-600

3

0.3

Ghana

Agricultural Engineers Ltd

HANDY MAIZE SHELLER

50-120

2


India

Mohinder & Co. Allied Industries

MAIZE SHELLER

1000-1500

3

2.2

Rajan Universal Exports (MFRS) Ltd

MAIZE SHELLER

400-600

3

1.5

Japan

Cecoco

CORN SHELLER

250-300

3

3.7

Nigeria

Institute for Agricultural Research

MAIZE DEHUSKER/SHELLER

300-400

2

3

Grains (varioum

Belgium

Union for Appropriate Technical Assistance

DECORTICATOR

50-150

2


Zimbabwe

ENDA Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd

MINI DEHULLERS


4


Groundnuts (Peanuts)

India

Dandekar Brothers (Engineers & Co)

'BABY STYLE' GROUNDNUT DECORTICATING MACHINE

50

2

0.7

Japan

Cecoco

PEANUT HUSKER/SHELLER

40-50

2


Nigeria

Institute for Agricultural Research

GROUNDNUT AND COWPEA SHELLER

250

3

2.5

Palm nuts

Ghana

Agricultural Engineers Ltd

PALM NUTCRACKER

300-500

2

3.7

India

Rajan Universal Exports (MFRS) P Ltd

MOBILE PALM OIL NUT CRACKER

500

2

1.1

Pulses (various)

India

Dandekar Machine Works Ltd

DAL SCOURER

750-950

3

3.7

Gardeners Corporation

PEA HULLERS


3

0.7

Japan

Cecoco

BEAN DEHUSKING & SPLITTING MACHINE

180-240

3

3.7

Sunflower seeds

UK

Lewis C. Grant Ltd

SUNFLOWER HULLER No. 15D

1250

4

4.1

Sorghum/millet

Botswana

Rural Industries Innovation Centre

TSHILO/DEHULLER (SORGHUM DEHULLER)


1


Rice

India

Dandekar Machine Works Ltd Devraj & Company

RUBBER ROLL SEALER

900-1100

3

2.2

RUBBER ROLL SHELLER


2

2-5

EMERY CONE POLISHER

300

3

3.7

DEVRAJ DISC POLISHER

350-400

3

7.5

JM5 (V BELT) TYPE

500-700

2

3.7

JM5 (KING) GEAR TYPE

800-1000

3

3.7

Kisan Krishi Yantra Udyog

CENTRIFUGAL PADDY DEHUSKER

400-500

3

1.5

RUBBER ROLL SHELLER WITH HUSK ASPIRATOR

500-700

3

3.7

Northern India Flour Millers Corporation

MODERN RICE HULLER

200-300

3

3.7

Japan

Cecoco

HORIZONTAL ABRASIVE ROLL TYPE RICE POLISHER

300-1200

4

3.7

AUTO RUBBER ROLL RICE HULLER

360

4

0.4

Thailand

Ruang Thong Machinery Lp.

RUANG THONG RICE HULLER

50

2

1.5-2.2

100

2

3-3.7

200

3

6

PIN THONG RICE MILL

200-250

3

9

UK

Lewis C. Grant Ltd

HULLER WITH FABRICATED STAND 2C

230-260

3

11

2C HULLER COMBINE

230-260

3

11

NO. 2 MAIZE HULLER

180

3

11-15

1 RICE HULLER & POLISHER

230-290

4

11

Mackies Pty Ltd

BON ACCORD RICE HULLERS

80-130

3

3.7-4.5


300-400

3

6.7-8.9

Coffee

Brazil

INCOBI

RICE AND COFFEE PROCESSOR


2

3

India

Kemajuan

HULLER E303

100-250

2

3.7

Rajan Universal Exports (MFRS) Ltd

COFFEE HULLER

125-185

2

3.7

UK

Denlab International (UK) Ltd

COFFEE HULLER AH4

210

3

3.7

John Gordon & Co. (Engineers) Ltd

AFRICA HULLERS

700

4

15

Lewis C. Grant Ltd

NO. 5 AFRICA HULLER

114-173

4

2.2-3

Mackies Pty Ltd

MACS AFRICA HULLERS

170

3

2.2-3

325

3

4.5-6

'Baby style' groundnut decorticator

Lehman nutcracker

2C Huller combine

UNATA 5202 peanut decorticator

'Texas' pea sheller

No. 5 Africa Huller

20.0 Depositors

These pieces of equipment are used for the moulding and forming of specific products such as bread, biscuits, pies and confectionery.

'TRIPLEX' COOKIE FORMER

This deposit and high-speed wire-cutting machine enables a wide range of biscuits to be produced. All operating controls are located on one side of the machine. Machine speed, feed run speed, length of wire stroke and band height are adjustable while the machine is running. A clutch is provided to disconnect the wire cutting mechanism while running continuous bar goods. The wire-cutting mechanism can make up to 250 cuts per minute.

PRICE CODE: 4

BAKER PERKINS
Westwood Works
Westfield Road
PETERBOROUGH
UK

21.0 De-stoners

CHERRY PITTER

This plastic, hand-operated pitter removes the stones from cherries. A punch action forces the stone through the cherry and into a waste container. The cherry is left with a small hole in the centre and drops into a separate bowl. The unit clamps to any surface between 1.6 and 4.1cm thick. Throughput is 2520 cherries per hour. Height: 19cm.

Other models include the Traditional Cherry Pitter and the Faster Cherry Pitter.

PRICE CODE: 1

CHERRY PITTER

'Triplex' cookie former

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron
OHIO 44636
USA

Similar models, but motor-driven rather than manual, are also available from Lehman Hardware.

22.0 Distillation equipment

Manufacturers of glassware for distillation:

QVF/CORNING PROCESS SYSTEMS
Corning Ltd
STONE
Staffordshire
ST15 OBG
UK

23.0 Dryers

23.1 Solar dryers

Drying foods in the sun is probably the oldest method of food preservation. At the simplest level, the food is spread on the ground or on mats, and the moisture at or near the surface of the food is heated and vaporized by heat from the sun and ambient air. However, there are a number of disadvantages with sun drying. These include: the intermittent nature of solar energy throughout the day and different times of the year; the possible contamination of the food material by dirt, or insects; exposure to the elements (such as rain and wind), causing spoilage and losses; and the exposure of the crops to rats, chickens and other pests.

Most solar dryers incorporate a platform, raised above the ground, and often some kind of covering to combat the problems mentioned above. The purchase of a solar dryer may require a high capital investment initially, but it is argued that the gains from producing a higher-quality product will quickly offset these costs. A careful assessment of the requirements of the producer is therefore necessary to establish whether higher income can be obtained from better quality products. Solar dryers may be more suitable if processing high value foods rather than low-value staple crops. In addition, the introduction of combination solar/fuel fired dryers may be a desirable option to overcome the problems of intermittent sunshine that often adversely affects solar drying.

SOLAR FOOD AND CROP DRYER

This dryer is not commercially available. Two wooden boxes are made, one to fit inside the other. The inner box should have a 6cm gap all the way around for holding insulation. A few trays, with mesh bases are required to hold the material for drying, and ventilation holes are required all around the sides of the box. Plastic sheeting is used to form a clear lid over the dryer which retains heat inside the unit. Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.2 x 0.4m. Information available from:

ILO - SDSR
P.O. Box 60598
NAIROBI
KENYA

FORCED CONVECTION SOLAR CROP DRYER

This dryer is not commercially available. It has a centrifugal/axial flow fan to blow air through the drying chambers. Gas, electric and firewood heaters are also available for combination dryers. Information from:

INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
Samaru, Ahmadu Bello Uni
PmB 1044
ZARIA
NIGERIA

TRIPLE PASS SOLAR COLLECTOR/DRYER

This dryer can be Used for cereals and tubers and consists of a flat plate collector, drying cabinet and dehumidification chamber. These units result in high heat-gain through the collector, and sustained and Uniform drying for both day and night-time.

PRICE CODE: 2

TRIPLE PASS SOLAR COLLECTOR/DRYER

DEHUMIDIFIED AIR SOLAR-HEATED TRAY DRYER

This dryer comprises several built-in modules each consisting of a flat plate collector, dehumidification chamber and drying cabinet. All major components are detachable and so can be added to, increasing the overall capacity. A wind-operated suction pump draws air through, and temperatures of up to 90°C can be reached. Throughput: 200kg (fish), in four days.

PRICE CODE: 3

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Faculty of Engineering
University of Nigeria
NSUKKA
NIGERIA

DEHUMIDIFIED AIR SOLAR-HEATED TRAY DRYER

Solar dryers also manufactured by:

SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION DIVISION
Pakistan Research Council of
Scientific & Industrial Research
39 Garden Rd
KARACHI 0310
PAKISTAN

M/S DALTRADE (NIG) Ltd
Plot 45 Chalawa Indust. Est.
P.O. Box 377
KANO
NIGERIA

23.2 Fuel-fired dryers

CARDAMOM DRYER

This machine comprises a drying bin, and a heating chamber powered by an electric fan which requires motors, 0.55kW (0.74hp) 1500rpm single-phase. The heaters require 8kW. Capacity: 1000kg per charge. Dimensions: 930 x 350 x 250cm.

The cardamon dryer is not commercially available. Information from:

CARDAMOM DRYER

TANZANIA ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING DESIGN ORGANIZATION
P.O. Box 6111
ARUSHA
TANZANIA

KILN DRYER

This kiln dryer comprises a drying bin, furnace, and air circulatory systems, and will run continuously for 24 hours. It is used to dry onions at a throughput of 3.3 tonnes/3 days. Dimensions: 360 x 327 x 488cm.

PRICE CODE: 4

FOREST PRODUCTS & RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Officer in Charge, Packaging Prg
LAGUNA
PHILIPPINES

DRYER

A general-purpose dryer (for paddy and other grains) can be manufactured locally. The power source can be a petrol/kerosene engine, electric motor or a rice-husk burner. This dryer is not commercially available. Capacity: 1 tonne.

INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
PHILIPPINES

BATCH DRYER

A rice dryer, based on an IRRI design, uses a 3hp (2.2kW) petrol engine or a 1.5kW (2hp) motor to drive a 47cm diameter vane-axial type fan and to supplement heating. Primary heat is provided by a rice-hull furnace or kerosene burner. There is an automatic safety burner shut-off mechanism. The weight (without engine) of the burner and fan is 40kg. Airflow is 1800 cfm at 2200 rpm, with a static pressure of 20mm water. Temperature: 43°C. Fuel consumption: 0.75 litres per hour petrol + 2.0 litres per hour kerosene or 3.4kg/h rice-hull. Drying bin dimensions: Length 277cm, width 190cm, height 92cm. Drying rate 23% moisture (w.b.) paddy (1 tonne) to 14% in 5-6 hours.

PRICE CODE: 3

VERTICAL BIN BATCH DRYER

This rice dryer is constructed of wood and steel and uses a 2.2kW (3hp) motor or a 3.7kW (5hp) engine. Heat is supplied by a kerosene burner. Consumption: 1.5 litres per hour petrol + 2.7 litres per hour kerosene. Air at 43°C is blown by the blower (2000 rpm) through a grain bed 46cm thick at a flow rate of 1612 cubic metres per hour (3600 cfm) and 3cm water static pressure. Weight with engine: 364kg. Dimensions: length 344cm, width 173cm, height 158cm. Capacity: 2 tonnes paddy per load. Drying rate: 2% per hour.

PRICE CODE: 3

JCCE INDUSTRIES
242 Mayondon
Los Banos
LAGUNA
PHILIPPINES

MULTI-CROP DRYER, TILTING BED TYPE

This tilting bed dryer is manually-operated and uses rice husk as a fuel. The 1500 rpm multi-vane centrifugal fan gives an airflow of 3500cfm. In addition, a fixed-flat bed type is available (Model FS 35).

PRICE CODE: 2

MULTI-CROP DRYER, FIXED TWIN-BED TYPE

This dryer is indirectly heated from rice husk. It comprises a burner, blower and two holding beds totalling 90-100 cavans. Each bed can be operated simultaneously or alternately. Model FD50 has a capacity of 45-50 cavans/bed x 2. Throughput: 1517 cavans per hour. Size range: 30-35 cavans/bed x 2. (Model FD35)

PRICE CODE: 0

MARINAS MACHINERY
MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
Rizal Street
Pila
LAGUNA
PHILIPPINES

TRAY DRYER

This dryer has proved successful in drying many products, particularly the higher value foods such as fruit and herbs.

It consists of sixteen trays, each measuring 3ft by 4ft. The capacity of the dryer varies according to the product being dried, but as an example, it will dry 300-400kg of herbs (net weight) per day.

The heat source can be powered by diesel, gas or electric. The dryer requires 1200 cubic feet of hot air per minute.

Work is continuing on the dryer in an effort to reduce the cost of the forced hot air system.

Plans, construction guide and a video (in Spanish) are all available from ITDG.

TRAY DRYER

ITDG
Myson House
Railway Terrace
RUGBY
Warwickshire CV21 3HT
UK

Fuel fired dryers also manufactured by:

ARMFIELD TECHNICAL EDUCATION CO. LTD
Bridge House
West Street
RINGWOOD BH24 1DY
UK

CECOCO
P.O. Box 8
Ibaraki City
Osaka 567
JAPAN

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
S & T Comm'n of Liaoning Province
1-2 San Hao Street
He Ping District
SHENYANG
CHINA

AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
AMDP, CEAT, UP Los Banos College
LAGUNA, 4031
PHILIPPINES

C.V. KARYA HIDUP SENTOSA
Jl. Magelang 144
YOGYAKARTA, 55241
INDONESIA

P.T. RUTAN MACHINERY TRADING CO.
P.O. Box 319
SURABAYA
INDONESIA

23.3 Electric dryers

SUN PANTRY OVEN DRYER

This drier is designed for small-scale drying, and uses heat from an oven (temperature range of 41°71°C). The individual trays can also be used for sun-drying. The dryer is made from hardwood and comes with four drying trays which have aluminium screens, covered in acrylic for safe contact with the food. Drying space: 4955cm². Dimensions: height 17 x weight 43 x depth 33cm.

PRICE CODE: 1

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron, OHIO 44636
USA

DRYER

This electric or gas dryer, can be made to order. It is made of stainless steel and has double doors at the front.

PRICE CODE: 2-3

KLAUY NAM THAI THOW OP
1505 07 Rama 4 Rd. Wangmai
Patumwan
BANGKOK 10330
THAILAND

Electric dryers also manufactured by:

LEHMAN HARDWARE & APPLIANCES INC.
P.O. Box 41
4779 Kidron Road
Kidron, OHIO 44636
USA

23.4 Vacuum dryers

ROTARY VACUUM DRYERS

This vacuum dryer is suitable for producing granular, powdery materials. It has a capacity of 250 litres and gives low temperature, uniform drying.

PRICE CODE: 4

DALAL ENGINEERING PVT LTD
36-37 Jolly Maker Chambers II
Nariman Point
BOMBAY 400 021
INDIA

23.5 Spray dryers

SPRAY DRYER

This dryer produces powdered foods and is designed for product testing or small-scale production of high-value foods. The concentrate feed-rate may be varied using a peristaltic pump, and the temperature of the drying air is controlled by a 3kW heater.

PRICE CODE: 4

ARMFIELD TECHNICAL EDUCATION CO LTD
Bridge House
West Street
RINGWOOD BH24 1DY
UK

24.0 Enrobers

These continuous machines are used to coat foods in chocolate, batter or other coating materials. The food passes on a wire conveyor belt through a curtain of coating material.

PRE-BOTTOMING ENROBER

This pre-bottoming enrober will handle all types of chocolate and other coating substances and is complete with an automatic tempering system. The main body of the machine is made from stainless steel. It comes complete with water cooled table/tables and band drive. All electrical controls are built into the machine. During operation untempered chocolate is held in the lower tank and is pumped by the vertical screw through the tempering tube to the stirred bottomed bath.

PRICE CODE: 4

BAKER PERKINS
Westwood Works
Westfield Road
PETERBOROUGH
UK

Enrobers also manufactured by:

SOLLICH GMBH & CO. KG
D-4902
BAD SALZUFLEN
GERMANY

ROBINSONS OF DERBY
DERBY
UK

Pre-bottoming enrober

25.0 Evaporators

Plate evaporators are used in the process of evaporation. They are designed to minimize residence time at processing temperatures and thus minimize damage to heat-sensitive products.

Plate evaporators are expensive and are not recommended for most small-scale processing operations.

Plate evaporators are available from:

APV EVAPORATORS
APV Company Ltd
CRAWLEY
West Sussex
UK


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