Alvan Blanch Groundnut Lifter/Inverter

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$24,149.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Xinpeng Peanut Harvester 4HS-600.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The customer can get a specific customized design by discussing with the manufacturer before making an order.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

All components can be ordered through Alvan Blanch – and can be sent out directly by DHL or airfreight – dimensions/weight dependent.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The product is engineered with multiple adjustable features to optimize crop harvesting. As the machine advances, its plough blades dig beneath the crops in two ridges, while a disc works to separate any tangled growth between rows. The elevator lifts the loosened crops from the ground, and rollers beneath the elevator chain apply a shaking motion to clear away loose soil. At the top of the elevator, angled spinners help to disentangle the crop, aid in drying and threshing, and remove further dirt. The crops are then released over inverting rails, arranging them neatly in a windrow with nuts exposed to promote sun-drying. The machine's design is versatile, allowing for the adjustment of plough blade positions to match different row spacings, the raising or lowering of the wheels for precise depth control, and the fine-tuning of the elevator's pick-up depth using a simple chain linkage to adapt to varying field conditions. 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

Product Schematics

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}

Lifecycle

12 month warranty on faulty workmanship or materials.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Users should be aware that this machine has various sharp and/or moving parts.

Complementary Technical Systems

This product needs a tractor with mounts to tow and operate its mechanisms.

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.