Corcyra Moth Collector
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| 1. Function |
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For mass production of biological control agents. Used for collection of Corcyra moth with minimum health hazard. Productivity is increased as collection time is reduced. Ensures collection of moth without damage. |
| 2. Specification |
| (i) Type |
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Vacuum cleaner principle |
| (ii) Power Requirment |
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1/4 hp-motorized blower |
| (iii) Overall dimensions |
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200 x 200 x 600 mm |
| (iv) Weight |
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2 kg |
| (v)Capacity |
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4600 moths per hour |
| 3.General Information |
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The collection device can be operated by attaching it with vacuum cleaner or suction side of any motorized blower of ¼ hp. The device sucks the insects from the rearing trough, gently separates it from the air stream and collects it into a container. The main component of the unit is a cyclone separator. The tube attached to the inlet of the cyclone separator forms the insect suction tube. The top of the unit is provided with a shutter to regulate the vacuum created at the end of the suction tube. This ensures collection of the insects with minimum force. The bottom of the cyclone separator has a transparent jar in which the insects are collected |
| 4.Cost of the unit |
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Rs. 7,000/- |
| 5. Salient features |
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Used for collection of Corcyra moth with minimum health hazard Productivity is increased as collection time is reduced. Ensure collection of moth without damage |
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For Information Contact-
Professor and Head,
Department of Agricultural Machinery & Research Centre,
TNAU, Coimbatore-3
Phone: 0422-6611204/2457576
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