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Grinding Machine (Manually-operated)

Purpose

Grinding flour from Cassava, Yam and Plantain Chips,
For dehulling Soybeans and Yambean,
Wet and dry grinding of Maize, Cowpea, Soybeans, Sorghum and Millet,
Wet and dry grinding of vegetables (Pepper, Tomato, Okro, etc.)

Capacity

Dry grinding: Up to 5 Kg per hour
Wet grinding: Up to 15 Kg per hour

Advantage

Easy to fabricate,
Adjustable plate clearance to suit grinding requirement,
Multi-pass operation produces fine grind,
Can be operated by one or two persons,
Reliable for family food processors

Repair & Maintenance

Brushing and washing after use,
Occasional checking of bolts and other joint fasteners

Cost

n.a.

Market potential / Status

n.a.

Illustrations

Technical Drawing 1 (Exploded View) (139 Kb)
Technical Drawing 1 (Grinding Plate) (109 Kb)

Information provided by

Post-harvest Engineering Unit, IITA, Nigeria
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Oyo Road, PMB 5320, Ibadan, Nigeria


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