Raw Cashew Grading Machine Specifications
| Specification | Published Daniel Machine Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Raw Cashew Grading Machine |
| Processing Capacity | 2,000 kg/h |
| Electrical Supply | 380V, three-phase |
| Dimensions | 11 × 1.8 × 2.5 m |
| Grading Hole Diameters | 18, 19, 20, 22, 24 and 26 mm |
| Primary Function | Raw cashew size grading |
The specifications above reflect the current information published by Daniel Machine.
Final machine configuration and project requirements should be confirmed when requesting a quotation.
What Does a Raw Cashew Grading Machine Do?
Raw cashew nuts naturally vary in size.
Before shelling, mixed raw nuts can be separated into more consistent size groups so downstream equipment can be configured for the material being processed.
The Daniel Machine Raw Cashew Grading Machine uses published grading-hole diameters of:
18 mm → 19 mm → 20 mm → 22 mm → 24 mm → 26 mm
to support physical size separation of raw cashew nuts.
This product should be understood primarily as a size-grading machine.
It should not be confused with optical or defect-sorting systems unless those functions are separately specified for a project.
Why Grade Raw Cashew Nuts Before Shelling?
Automatic cashew shelling and cutting equipment works with nuts of different physical sizes.
When the incoming raw material contains a wide size distribution, cutter settings suitable for one size may not be appropriate for another.
Separating the material into more consistent size groups can support:
- more controlled cutter adjustment;
- more consistent feeding conditions;
- better coordination between grading and shelling stages;
- clearer production planning by raw-nut size.
Actual shelling performance still depends on raw-material condition, preparation, moisture, cutter adjustment, feeding stability and operating practices.
Raw-nut grading should therefore be considered one part of the overall preparation process rather than a guarantee of a particular shelling result.
Why Grade Raw Cashew Nuts Before Shelling?
A typical process can include:
Raw Cashew Intake → Cleaning / Preparation → Raw Nut Grading → Conditioning → Shelling / Cutting → Kernel-Shell Separation → Downstream Processing
The exact sequence depends on the factory and machinery configuration.
For Daniel Machine automatic shelling systems, raw-material size is one of the factors considered when determining machine setup and cutting conditions.
Raw Cashew Grading vs. Kernel Grading
These are different processing requirements.
Raw Cashew Grading
Raw cashew grading takes place before shelling and separates whole raw nuts according to physical size.
This product page covers that stage.
Kernel Grading
Kernel grading occurs after shelling, peeling or other downstream processing stages and deals with the processed kernel rather than the raw nut.
Processors evaluating the overall grading workflow should distinguish clearly between these two requirements when requesting machinery.
Published 2,000 kg/h Capacity
Daniel Machine currently publishes a processing capacity of 2,000 kilograms of raw cashew nuts per hour for this grading machine.
Capacity should be evaluated together with:
- incoming material flow;
- operating hours;
- upstream preparation;
- downstream shelling capacity;
- feeding method;
- factory layout;
- planned future expansion.
A grading machine with higher nominal throughput than the downstream shelling stage does not automatically increase total factory output.
The capacities of connected production stages should be considered together.
Grading Hole Sizes
The current published grading-hole diameters are:
- 18 mm;
- 19 mm;
- 20 mm;
- 22 mm;
- 24 mm;
- 26 mm.
These dimensions provide the physical basis for separating raw cashew nuts by size.
The exact relationship between these openings and any commercial grade names should be confirmed for the current Daniel Machine machine configuration rather than assumed from another manufacturer’s grading system.
Integration With Cashew Shelling Machinery
Raw-nut grading and shell cutting are closely related processing stages.
Daniel Machine currently offers shelling and cutting configurations from approximately 70 to 600 kg/h, depending on model.
Because the published Raw Cashew Grading Machine capacity is substantially higher than the capacity of an individual Daniel Machine cutting configuration, processors should evaluate the overall plant arrangement.
Depending on the project, the grading machine may feed:
- one shelling configuration;
- several downstream machines;
- staged production;
- intermediate storage or handling equipment.
The appropriate integration depends on the factory design and required throughput.
Factory and Installation Considerations
The published machine dimensions are approximately:
11 m long × 1.8 m wide × 2.5 m high
Before ordering, the project should consider:
- available floor area;
- access around the equipment;
- raw-material feeding;
- graded-material discharge;
- conveyors or collection points;
- operator access;
- maintenance access;
- electrical connection;
- integration with downstream equipment.
Final installation requirements should be confirmed for the supplied machine configuration.
Electrical Supply
The current published electrical requirement is:
380V, three-phase
The current controlled evidence does not establish the machine’s exact rated power consumption.
Power rating and any additional electrical requirements should therefore be confirmed in the quotation or current technical specification.
Standalone Machine or Integrated Processing System?
The Raw Cashew Grading Machine can be evaluated as an individual production stage or as part of a larger processing configuration.
Standalone Requirement
A standalone grader may be relevant when:
- the factory already has shelling machinery;
- raw-nut sizing is currently performed differently;
- an existing grading stage needs replacement;
- the processor is upgrading raw-material preparation.
Integrated Requirement
A wider configuration may be required when:
- grading and shelling equipment are being installed together;
- a new processing facility is being planned;
- the factory is increasing production capacity;
- conveyors or material handling need to connect multiple stages.
Daniel Machine can evaluate the grading requirement together with the surrounding processing machinery.
Information Required for a Quotation
For a Raw Cashew Grading Machine enquiry, provide:
- required raw-nut throughput;
- operating hours or shifts;
- raw cashew size information, if available;
- current grading method;
- existing shelling equipment;
- planned downstream capacity;
- factory dimensions;
- available electrical supply;
- required material-handling configuration;
- destination country.
These details help determine whether the current machine specification and configuration fit the project.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Raw Cashew Grading Machine
Find answers about processing capacity, electrical requirements, machine dimensions, grading sizes, grading method, optical sorting, upstream preparation, and the difference between raw cashew grading and kernel grading.
What is the capacity of the Daniel Machine Raw Cashew Grading Machine?
The current published processing capacity is 2,000 kg of raw cashew nuts per hour.
What electrical supply does the machine require?
Daniel Machine currently publishes a 380V, three-phase electrical supply for the Raw Cashew Grading Machine.
What are the machine dimensions?
The published machine dimensions are approximately 11 × 1.8 × 2.5 meters.
What grading sizes are available?
The current published grading-hole diameters are 18, 19, 20, 22, 24 and 26 mm. These defined hole sizes support physical separation of raw cashew nuts into more consistent size groups.
Does this machine grade cashews by weight?
The current published specification supports physical grading by size using defined hole diameters. A separate weight-grading function is not established in the current controlled Daniel Machine product evidence.
Does the machine use cameras or optical sorting?
No optical or camera-based grading specification is established for this product in the current Daniel Machine evidence. This product page describes the published raw-nut size-grading configuration.
Why grade raw cashew nuts before shelling?
Separating mixed raw cashew nuts into more consistent size groups can help processors configure downstream cutting equipment for the material being processed. Final shelling performance can also depend on raw-material preparation, moisture condition, feeding consistency, machine adjustment, and operating settings.
Is this the same as a kernel grading machine?
No. The Raw Cashew Grading Machine grades raw cashew nuts before shelling or cutting. Kernel grading is a separate downstream processing requirement performed after the kernel has been recovered and processed through the relevant production stages.
Request a Raw Cashew Grading Machine Quote
Send Daniel Machine your required throughput, raw-material information, existing shelling machinery, factory conditions and destination country.
Daniel Machine can then confirm the current machine specification and project configuration.