| Application
Potential |
Multi-Purpose
Batch type press for commercial scale operation,
Dewatering Cassava pulp for 'Gari',
Palm Oil extraction |
| Loading
capacity |
200
to 350 kg, or up to 5 bags per batch |
| Rate
of dewatering |
Pulp
initial moisture of 70-80% reduced to 40-50% in
4 hours |
| Oil
Extraction Rate |
1.5
Liter per kg; or 300 liter per batch |
| Target
client |
Small-scale
commercial user |
| Advantage |
Improves
compressive force with less strain to press structural
frame,
Adjustable press bar allows varying loading capacity,
Movable; base construction needs no special footing
design,
Tiltable for ease of cleaning and draining; or for
collection of expelled water or oil |
| Disadvantage |
Screws
can be difficult to obtain and expensive |
| Repair
and Maintenance |
Washing,
Greasing screws |
| Cost |
US$
250-300 depending on costs of srews (Uganda) |
| Market
potential / Status |
Dependent
upon grater sales, 8 sold, more in production (Uganda) |
| Information
provided by |
Post-Harvest
Engineering Unit, IITA - Nigeria |
| Illustrations |
Technical Drawing
Press
in action at Namulonge, Uganda |
| Comments |
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