Tin Packing Machine

MODEL	RAJ - 8TFM
CAPACITY(KG/HR)	400
POWER(HP)	1

Cashew kernels are tend go stale very quickly.

The kernels are filled into the tins by vibratory filling machine. The Tin Packing Machine fills 8 tins at a time with cycle time of about 12 to 15 minutes which works to about 400 kgs/hour.

After tin filling Co2 is required only if the cashew r to remain in the tin for more than six months. c02 or n02 is abt 2 to 3 min. per tin so about 300 tins/ hour. Carbon dioxide is an inert gas and will not support life. Secondly, carbon dioxide is soluble in cashew oil and goes into solution as soon as the seals are made.

Dust collector

MODEL	RAJ - DC
POWER(HP)	½ hp

The packing needs to be resistant as cashew kernels are subject to rancidity and go stale very quickly. The grated and moisture conditioned cashew kernels undergo the normal packaging method for export, i.e. they are filled in 18Lt/ square tins, 25Ibs (11.34kg) to a tin.

The Tin Packing (Vita) Machine operates by feeding the Cashew kernels into the vibratory filling machine through a pneumatic Foreign Matter Segregator (PFMS). 8 Tins (Leak tested and Tar weighed) are filled at a time; Filled tins are then weighed for a net weighed of 11.34 kg plus or minus 10gm using electronic weighing scale. After filling and weighing, the cap should be soldered on in preparation for the 'vita pack' process. This consists of injecting inert gas viz. Carbon-di-oxide or Nitrogen into the filled tins.

The advantages of packing cashew kernels in carbon dioxide are carbon dioxide is an inert gas and will not support life. Secondly, carbon dioxide is soluble in cashew oil and goes into solution as soon as the seals are made.

Two tins are packed in a unit carton and strapped and stencil marked for delivery. The consignment is shipped after per-shipment inspection formalities.