Alvan Blanch Groundnut Lifter/Inverter

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Manufacturing/Building Method

The customer can get a specific customized design by discussing with the manufacturer before making an order ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

All components can be ordered through Alvan Blanch – and can be sent out directly by DHL or airfreight – dimensions/weight dependent. ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

Design specifications:

• • Extra heavy-duty machine (made of a heavy-duty tubular frame) designed for years of service.
  • As the machine moves forward, the plough blades dig under the crop in the two ridges; a disc separates entangled growth between rows, and the elevator lifts the loosened crop from the ground.
  • Loose dirt is removed by the shaking action applied by rollers under the elevator chain.
  • From the top of the elevator, angled spinners fluff out and disentangle the crop (to assist drying and threshing) whilst removing more dirt and discharge it over inverting rails which leave the crop in a neat windrow, with nuts exposed to help sun-drying.
  • The machine is fully adjustable to suit all conditions.
  • The plough blades can be moved to suit row spacing, and the two wheels are raised/lowered for depth control. The elevator pick-up depth is adjustable, utilizing a simple chain linkage.
  • Row spacing range: 81 - 91.4 cm.
  • Adjustable ploughs with center and outside vine cutters.
  • Bar type conveyor - 1.68 m wide - with rubber bumper wheels. It is mounted to the tractor's 3 point linkage.
  • Depth gauge wheels with Positive flow inverter attachment and PTO drive, 540 rpm - shaft included.
• Weight (kg): 800 ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Technical Support

A Nigerian technical team, based in Benin City, handles all customer support in Nigeria – as well as some of the maintenance work across Africa. Alvan Blanch also has several commissioning engineers in the UK who travel to clients worldwide. ^{Interview with representative}

Replacement Components

Yes. ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Lifecycle

12 month warranty on faulty workmanship or materials. ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Yes, various sharp and/or moving parts. Alvan Blanch says, "We design our products with safety in mind. All are fitted with relevant stickers and warning signage – in the relevant language." ^{Interview with representative}

Complementary Technical Systems

This product needs a tractor with mounts to tow and operate its mechanisms. ^{Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb}

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012, state recognition by Buckingham Palace, winner of A.T. Ferrell Award for dealer innovation.