Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Coconut Husker
Innovators: Mr. R Jayasheelan IPR Status: Design registration under consideration PIC: Recieved
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and IIM, Ahmedabad) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Agro based food processing machinery

A semi-automated mechanical device that efficiently and conveniently husks coconuts. It makes husking process simple and safe for labourers. It also helps coconut traders and industries in cutting down their operating costs and overcome problem of shortage of labourers besides enhancing the productivity.

Feature: Performance parameters

Capacity 250 coconuts per station/ hour. Manpower requirement - 1 person/ station. Low maintenance.

Functionality
Efficiency
Price/ cost /bill of materials (in USD)

380 ( 1 $ = Rs 45 )for single station.

Bench marking (technical and market)

Cost effectiveness, efficiency, safety considerations, new design of feeding, time saving and power transmission system.

Technical Specifications Dimensions
Motor Power

1 HP, 1420 rpm .

Weight

60 Kgs.

Materials Used

Hi-tensile Steel Blade.

Any other
Opportunities
  • Application: Coconut husker for traders, coconut shop owners and industries using coconut as their raw material.
  • Market potentials: India, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Micronesia, Sri Lanka,and Thailand etc.
Technology Status Ready to Market
Validation
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