Maize Husker-cum-Sheller

Function                         : Dehusking and shelling of maize cobs

Specifications

Type                                     : Power operated, drum rotar type husker-cum-sheller

Overall dimensions          : 2,450mm x 1,250mm x 1,500mm

Test Results

Suitability for crops            : Maize

Capacity                              : 6.5 q (kernels)/h

Power requirement            : 7.5 hp electric motor

Labour requirement          : Seven

Cost of equipment(approx)  : Rs 16,000

Salient Features:

The unit mainly consists of a hopper, a rotor, a sieve, a blower, auger and an elevator. Removal of sheath and shelling of cob takes place in rotor sieve assembly. Shelled kernels are carried by the auger to one end and then elevated and collected The shelling efficiency is about 98 %.