Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Lemon Cutting Machine
Innovator: Mr. M. Nagrajan IPR Status: Patent pending PIC: Received
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Agro based food processing machinery

A cost effective, food grade, machine for the pickle industry having innovative design of continues feeding system to facilitate cutting of large quantity of lemon in uniform shape and sizes. It can be operated by one person. The machine is designed to optimize safety.An Indian Patent No. (221309) has been granted for the Innovation. The Innovation has been supported under MVIF.

Feature:
Lemon Cutting Machine
Performance parameters

Continuous cutting of lemon in uniform size, high productivity and low maintenance cost. Feeding capacity - 10 - 15 kg.

Functionality

Continuous cutting/ slicing of lemon.

Bench marking (technical and market)

Low cost, hygienic, worker friendly, uniform size and cost efficient. Cost effective - 0.0004 cent cost/kg Reduction 300% vis-à-vis manual processing.

Technical Specifications Dimensions

30" x 52" x 48"

Weight

150 Kgs.

Materials Used

Food grade steel and mild steel.

Any other

Shaft Rotating Speed - 90 rpm.

Opportunities
  • Application: In pickle and related industry
  • Alternative application: Diverse use may be identified
Technology Status Ready to Market / License
Input

2 HP.

Man Power Required

One person.

Capacity

450 Kgs/Hr.

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