A peanut cleaning plant is a facility specifically designed for the initial processing stages of raw peanuts to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. The primary purpose of a peanut cleaning plant is to remove impurities and damaged materials from the raw peanuts before further processing. Here are the key steps involved in a peanut cleaning plant:
Cleaning: The peanuts go through mechanical cleaning processes to remove dust, stones, sticks, and other debris. This may involve the use of vibrating screens, air classifiers, and other equipment to separate the peanuts from unwanted materials.
Sorting: After cleaning, the peanuts may be sorted based on size and quality. This ensures similarity in the processing and helps meet specific product standards.
De-stoning: Peanut cleaning plants include de-stoning equipment to remove any remaining stones or heavy impurities that were not removed during the initial cleaning process.
Storage: Cleaned and sorted peanuts are then stored in various storage as per size. Proper storage helps maintain the quality of the peanuts.
The main aim of a peanut cleaning plant is to provide clean and high-quality raw materials for following processing stages in a peanut processing facility. By removing impurities early in the process, the plant helps the production of safe peanut-based products. The cleanliness of the peanuts at this stage is crucial for the overall quality of the final products.
Machinery used for Peanut Cleaning Plant:
- Pre-cleaner
- Decorticator
- Destoner/Stone Destoner
- Grader/Screen Grader
- Bucket Elevator/Belt Elevator/Chain Elevator
- Conveyor Belt
- M.T.R. / Vibro screening machine/ Paddy Cleaner
| Capacity | Elevator | Destoner | Pre-cleaner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ton/Day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 Ton/Day | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 100 Ton/Day | 1 | 1 | 1 |