DESCRIPTION

This device can be single handedly by just one person and is quite useful in minimizing the post-harvesting losses. 

CONSTRUCTION

Drum-type Groundnut Stripper consists of a hollow drum constructed with two metal discs, connected by mild-steel rods covered with tubes made of rubber. This drum is fixed on a frame mounted on a pedestal bearing for rotating freely. 

WORKING

The operator stands and beats the root portion of a handful of groundnut vines on the drum, which is fixed to the frame at a convenient height. To avoid the scattering of pods, a hood frame is also provided and the roof, along with the three sides, is well-covered with canvas. One woman can carry this portable, manually - operated, groundnut stripper. It has a capacity to strip 20 kgs of pots in one day. 

SOURCE

The Head, Dept of Agricultural Processing, College of Agricultural Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 036, Tamil Nadu