Alvan Blanch Groundnut Sheller Model GS100

Design specifications:

• Galvanized steel body in bolt together panels (packed flat for transport).
• Cast iron spiked rustlers are fitted in rows to the base of the rotor which is moved backwards and forwards manually.
• This action breaks the shells against the wire screen that forms the curved base to the machine.
• The shell pieces can then be winnowed away from the kernels.
• Two sizes of wire screen (9mm and 11mm) are supplied with each unit to suit differing varieties.
• Volume (m^3): 0.05
• Weight (kg): 30

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 a number of commissioning engineers in the UK who travel to clients worldwide. ^{Interview with representative}

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

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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}